Wiping the sweat from your brow, you let out a sigh of relief. Finally, the crib is assembled and ready for baby – due any day now! You’ve put together the changing table; you’ve got the diapers and the tiny onesies. So close to being prepared for the little one to arrive! Just one last task to take care of – buying a car seat and getting it installed for the ride home from the hospital. You’ve been avoiding this because between knowing what type of car seat your infant will need, understanding Canada’s car seat laws and figuring out how to install the darn thing, navigating the world of car seats is no small feat. New and expecting parents, rest at ease! Today, we’re going to talk it through – everything you need to know about selecting and installing a car seat to get your infant safely home from the hospital.

Choose a car seat that: 

1. Fits your child
2. Fits your vehicle
3. You can use correctly every time
4. Fits your budget – all car seats sold in Canada must meet safety standards

Guests:
Beth Culotta, parent
Shazya Karmali, parent
Holly Choi, Vice President of the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada - Instagram @safebeginnings 

Parachute - parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-seats/
Transport Canada - tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/child-car-seat-safety
Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada - www.cpsac.org

Popping the Bubble Wrap is a podcast of Parachute, Canada’s national injury prevention charity. We release episodes monthly. Visit us at parachute.ca and follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Parachute Canada.

Popping the Bubble Wrap is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/