"So whose sippy cup is this?"

Proud of my CPST work today: While installing an infant seat for a pregnant couple, and I see a sippy cup in the back seat:

Me: "I thought the baby wasn't even born yet."
Mom: "Not till December."
Me: "Oh. So whose sippy cup is this?"
Mom: "My older daughter."
Me: "Oh, I see. What does she ride in?"
Mom: "Well, she's twelve..."
Me: (started to nod as if I realize what she's going to say...)
Mom: "...but she's handicapped."

Immediately my supervisor and I look at each other. Dad taps mom on the arm and says, "Oh, maybe we should ask about that thing..."

Mom's eyes light up and says, "Oh, YEAH, that thing..."

Turns out their older child is handicapped. That "thing" in the trunk was an EZ On vest. While I took care of the infant seat install, my supe took over and took them through everything they had to know and had to do to get the right tether anchor, how to use the vest, other things they should be aware of with an SN child, etc. I don't know any of the background (type/degree of handicap or what the 12 year old had been riding in before), but the end result is that not only will the newborn ride safely, but big sister will, too.

I'm so glad I had my detective eyes on this morning and asked that one little question!

To find a car seat installation and check-up event near you, visit safekids.org.

Wishing you all safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving (and Thanksgivingkuh)!

Girls' Colors Sold Out till 2014

If you have a genuine Car Seat Poncho that your child has outgrown (and you are willing to part with it), consider posting it for sale.  Our own web store is sold out, completely.  Demand is strong right now, and not only can you free up some space and score a few extra bucks, you can save the sanity of moms who are sick of hassling with coats and blankets, and keep some sweeties safe and cozy in their car seats! 

 

Whether you are ISO or have one FOR SALE, I strongly recommend posting on the Swap board of Carseat.org.  Other options are your local mommies’ board, Craigslist, Baby Center, Car Seats for the Littles, etc. 

 

Note:  GENUINE CAR SEAT PONCHOS are made of two layers of high quality, anti-pill polyester fleece and feature a high quality reversible, fully separating zipper.  All genuine Car Seat Ponchos have branded labels on the inside and outside (pictured above).  They are manufactured professionally and are NOT home sewn.  No wobbly neck lines, uneven hems, or "poncho face," which can make your toddler really, really angry.  You know, angry in that particular toddler way...

 

One of the most important features of a genuine Car Seat Poncho is that it does not have a drawstring.  Drawstrings are illegal for children’s clothing and have been linked to several cases of child strangulation and death. 

 

Good luck to all who are searching and all who may sell.  Post on our Facebook page if you have success!

That's It -- We're Sold Out Till 2014

Believe me, I wish I had a thousand more in stock to sell to everyone who is trying to buy one!  Whew, though.  What a whirlwind, amazing season.  Thank you, moms, dads, CPSTs, safety experts, Car Seat Ladies, bloggers, Baby Center, CarSeat.org ...

 

... we couldn't have done it without you!

WANTED: Genuine Car Seat Ponchos

Wow.  Sales have been, frankly, FANTASTIC this season, but the down side is the many, many parents who still want – no, NEED(!) -- a genuine Car Seat Poncho.  No imitations.  No home sewn experiments.  No wobbly neck lines, no thin dime-store fleece. 

 

If you have a genuine Car Seat Poncho that your child has outgrown (and you are willing to part with it), consider posting it for sale.  Demand is strong right now, and not only can you free up some space and score a few extra bucks, you can save the sanity of moms who are sick of hassling with coats and blankets, and keep some sweeties safe and cozy in their car seats! 

 

Whether you are ISO or have one FOR SALE, I strongly recommend posting on the Swap board of Carseat.org.  Other options are your local mommies’ board, Craigslist, etc. 

 

Note:  GENUINE CAR SEAT PONCHOS are made of two layers of high quality, anti-pill polyester fleece and feature a high quality reversible, fully separating zipper.  All genuine Car Seat Ponchos have branded labels on the inside and outside (pictured above).  They are manufactured professionally and are NOT home sewn.  One of the most important features of a genuine Car Seat Poncho is that it does not have a drawstring.  Drawstrings are illegal for children’s clothing and have been linked to several cases of child strangulation and death. 

 

Good luck to all who are searching and all who may sell.  Post on our Facebook page if you have success!

The picture above shows almost every traditional boy style we have ever produced, since 2006.  Buyers and sellers can refer to this when describing the product they want or have.

When Will We Get More BOYS' PONCHOS?

Thanks an amazing burst of early fall orders, we have no more traditional boys' colors available.

We'll have more in January 2014, maybe earlier, if at all possible.

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