Backwards is Right!

If you haven't heard, putting your child rear facing for as long as possible is the safest way to travel in a vehicle.

If you want facts, figures and to see crash test videos go to Joel's Journey.org It isn't made with scare tactics, it is a web site devoted to saving as many children as possible. It was created by Joel's grandfather. Joel was a 33 pound 18 month old that broke his neck when he was in his front facing car seat.

But if you want the funny/silly reasons I rear face - then here they are!

Lizzie Lou loves facing backwards because:

*She can see the train for a lot longer amount of time

*She is more reclined and sleeping is more comfortable

*She can see Bubs easier and sing to him

Why I love her rear facing:

*I can eat whatever I want without her saying "Zizzie bite!"

*She falls asleep faster

*She is in her own little world and I can have time to think

While I was browsing car seat safety, installation, and the best car seats out there I also found some super fun things too!

Baby Bella Maya makes the most adorable slip covers for toddler and infant car seats. I won one from Eco Chic!

Isn't it the cutest thing ever? I love the blue and brown stripes so much.....This is an Evenflo Triumph Advanced. If you look closely you can see that the bottom original fabric of the seat pokes through a bit. That's because Baby Bella Maya makes this to fit most toddler seat brands. So it won't fit every single seat perfectly - but it fits mine pretty darned well don't ya think?

It is a very soft silky fabric...since it is so new to me I haven't gotten it dirty yet, but it looks like it will be super easy to handwash.

The photo below is Lizzie Lou in the original Triumph Advance cover....what an impressive difference a simple, elegant cover makes!

And you can see how well Lizzie Lou still fits rear facing. Her and Bubs fit into the same sized seats now! This is a good thing because ever since we got this new cover on it, she will throw fits wanting to sit in her old seat.

We took out the infant seat and my mother in law treated us to a new convertible! I can't believe how spoiled I am - she bought us the Sunshine Kids Radian XT! I can't afford this, but she is a blessing to us! This has one of the highest safety ratings, steel alloy frame, side impact protection, but no cupholders!

Yup, that is the one thing my mother-in-law was bummed about. She said "Annie, are you sure you want this one? Where will Lizzie put her drink?"

I laughed! Ok, I giggled to be polite. She won't be drinking in this car seat cadillac! Besides, isn't safety a bit more important than cupholders? oh MeMa....

Now I'd like to leave you with a super happy Bubs. Oh he just loved the silkiness of his new car seat cover!