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When buying a new family vehicle, it's easy to focus on features like safety ratings, fuel efficiency, technology and comfort. However, one important detail is often overlooked—will your child's restraint fit safely and correctly? We've recently come across an important compatibility issue with the Tesla Model YL that highlights why checking before you buy is so important. Tesla Model YL: Middle Row Child Restraint Compatibility Not all child restraints can be installed in the middle seating position of the Tesla Model YL due to the shape of captain seats. Several child restraint manufacturers, at the time of writing this post,...

Today, Juliet shares her experience as both a mum and baby store owner on the topic of breastfeeding and products to help you along. During the first few months of breastfeeding especially, your nipples and areola take a beating whilst getting used to their new job.There are several products on the market to look after your breasts and nipples while breastfeeding. Here is a rundown: - Disposable Breast Pads Disposable breast pads are used to soak up any excess milk after a feed or leakage. They can save you from the embarrassing wet patch on your clothing.Frequently they are individually packed...

One of the things we suggest when asked about baby "essentials" is a good mirror for the headrest above a new baby's car seat or capsule. Unfortunately there is a huge difference between good, useful and safe mirrors and those that are better off staying in their packaging. What makes a good mirror for the car? 1. Safe acrylic shatterproof glass. It's basically not glass but a reflective acrylic as is a MUST. If it doesn't have this it is not approved and unsafe. 2. Should be convex AND should tilt so you can actually see the baby's face and they can see...

Aren’t they all just booster seats?

No, actually they’re not.

The main purpose of a “booster seat” is to raise a seated child up to the height where the vehicle’s lap sash seatbelt can be more effective in reducing the occupant movement in an impact.

The “adult height” for which seatbelts are designed is 145cm – generally in Australia a child won’t reach this minimum height until they are at least 9 years old.