Chicco has created the You & Me front carrier

As Safety Advocates know, babies are being left in their car seats too often and too long. Chicco has created the You & Me, the most advanced front carrier on the market. The You & Me is a great alternative to the car seat in the stroller or shopping cart.

The ergonomically-tested Chicco You & Me infant carrier provides superior comfort and maximum support for caregiver and baby. Its features include:

• Ventilated lumbar support and shoulder straps add comfort for caregiver
• Lined with breathable fabric to keep baby cool with no labels touching baby's skin
• Exclusive shoulder strap adjustment lets one choose how high or low to carry baby
• 2 Carrying positions: facing in until they can support their head, then facing out
• Elastic fabric lines arm supports to keep baby from slumping in carrier
• Height adjustment for baby is concealed in zippered, front access pocket
• Adjusts for size of both baby and caregiver for superior comfort
• Front of carrier opens fully to remove sleeping baby easily without disturbing their slumber
• Reflective trim for evening adventures

Chicco will donate one You & Me front carrier to the first 30 Safe Kids Coalitions/Chapters that send in a 150-word essay on the benefits of front carriers versus car seats (when not traveling in motor vehicles). Retail value of the You & Me is $99.99. Send essays to Julie Robbins: julier@chiccousa.com, please cc keepingUsafe@insightbb.com. Include your name, phone number, and mailing address.

Demo Seats still available: Coalitions/Chapters who have not requested a Chicco KeyFit 30 demo seat can still do so. The KeyFit 30 can be used from 4 to 30 lbs. Newborn insert, double bubble levels, spring-loaded adjustment foot, and convenient LATCH attachment are some of the features found on the KeyFit 30. One demo seat per organization is available. There is a $25 shipping fee or a shipper account number can be provided instead.

To request an application, email Julie Robbins: julier@chiccousa.com, please cc keepingUsafe@insightbb.com. Julie can also be reached at 317-867-3872.


Julie Robbins, CPSTI
Community & Advocate Relations Manager
Chicco

Britax Buckle Design Changed

Based on caregiver feedback, beginning February 2008, Britax began to transition all current convertibles and youth restraints to a new buckle design (the Companion is not affected by this change).

The new buckle design will provide two audible clicks - a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue. This will help the caregiver to confirm that each buckle tongue is secure.

There will be two visual identifiers that will determine if the buckle is the new buckle design:

• The corners of the red release button on the new buckle will be square versus the current rounded corner design
  
• Metal is visible in the webbing slots of the buckle tongues

Since the buckle and the harness work together as a system, beginning February 2008 these two items will only be available as a set for warranty claims and consumer purchase. If replacement of one (harness with buckle tongues OR the buckle) is needed, they will need to be replaced as a set. The new and current buckle and buckle tongues are not interchangeable.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Tilton at Stilton@BritaxUSA.com (preferred) or 704-409-1695.

Submitted by Sarah Tilton, Britax