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2025 Chicco KeyFit Max Review: Key Upgrades for a Popular Infant Car Seat

Chicco has taken a tried-and-true, well-loved infant seat and upped the ante by adding a no-rethread harness, an anti-rebound bar, and the option to install the carrier Euro-style when traveling without the base. The KeyFit Max fits babies well, especially itty bitty ones, and is easy to use for new and experienced parents alike.

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2025 Evenflo Shyft DualRide Review - Let’s Roll, Baby!

If you're an urban parent who relies on taxis and rideshares for transportation, or if you frequently travel by plane with your baby, the Evenflo Shyft DualRide can be a lifesaver. Just be realistic about your expectations and understand that there are some tradeoffs. Every car seat has advantages and disadvantages, and DualRide is no exception.

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Evenflo Revolve360 Slim Recall: Access to EPS Foam is Potential Choking Hazard

On September 30, 2025, Evenflo Issued a voluntary recall for certain models of Revolve360 Slim rotating car seats because children may be able to access the headrest foam, picking off pieces and creating a choking hazard. The recalled seats have model numbers that begin with 3681, and were manufactured between 12/01/2022 and 12/08/2024.

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Mythbusting: 3-Across & Adjacent Car Seat Installations

Seats touching and/or “sharing airspace” has been a hot topic within the online CPST community for the past few years. The messages circulating have been very hardline. No touching allowed, no puzzling of seats, no sharing of imaginary “airspace” allowed, period. Is there evidence to support these claims? We take a deep dive into the subject matter to settle the debate.

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🍁 CANADIAN EVENFLO REVOLVE360 SLIM RECALL

Evenflo and Transport Canada are recalling all Canadian Revolve360 Slim models manufactured through June 2025. The recall issue has nothing to do with the rotation feature and is mostly avoidable. Only Revolve360 SLIM car seats made for the Canadian market are affected because they are structurally different from the U.S. Revolve360 Slim models.

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2025 ABC Kids Expo: New Car Seats on the Horizon

The ABC Kids Expo is THE place to see the latest and greatest in kids gear. 2025 was no exception and all the manufacturers had something to show off. We’ve got the details from what European company is coming to the U.S. to who allows gaps behind their boosters.

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Kecia Healy Kecia Healy

🚨FMVSS 213a: The New Side-Impact Crash Test for Car Seats

At some point in the future (possibly December 2026?), most car seats manufactured for sale in the U.S. will be required to pass a new side-impact crash test. Learn about the FMVSS 213a side-impact test and the updates car seat manufacturers are making to comply with the new standard. We know you have questions, and whether you want a quick summary or a deep dive on the subject, we have answers.

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First Look: Cosco Scenera Extend Convertible Car Seat 👀

The new Cosco Kids Scenera Extend model is launching soon! This will be the 3rd generation of the budget-friendly convertible from Dorel Juvenile Group and it’s replacing the popular Scenera Next model. Scenera Extend is a larger lightweight seat that is compliant with the side-impact standard taking effect in a few weeks.

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Heather Watson Heather Watson

National Heatstroke Prevention Day

Forgetting a child in a car can happen to anyone! A simple change in routine can cause your memory to malfunction, even if you think it “can’t happen to me!” We give you info on how your vehicle heats up so quickly and strategies to help you avoid a dangerous situation with a hot vehicle.

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Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT with SensorySoothe Handle Review

Is the Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT with SensorySoothe most ground-breaking of rear-facing infant seats yet? You know when we lead with that question, something special must be coming!

We take the LiteMax NXT through its paces in our thorough review, compare all the LiteMax NXT options (you know there will be a chart 😉), and give you all the info you need to make an informed decision.

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Borrowing LATCH Anchors

LATCH generally makes carseat installation easier, but why is it that the center seating position in the back seat doesn’t often have a dedicated set of lower anchors? Does that mean you can’t use LATCH to install your carseat? What about borrowing the lower LATCH anchors to install the carseat? What are the rules?

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