Safe Sleep in Car Seat

Can your baby fall asleep in the car seat safely?
Often inevitable, and sometimes hoped for, car ride naps happen! Let's ensure your kiddos, from newborns to big kids, sleep safely in their seats.
Neck control versus no neck control makes a major difference in whether your child's sleep position is safe or not!
Learn the ABCDs of safe sleep to keep your child breathing comfortably without dangerous added after-market products.
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[@melody_shmelody]

I really didn’t know that it was okay for kids with neck control to fall asleep at any angle. My husband and I have been reaching back to adjust my toddler’s head when he naps on our two hour drive to see family. This is a breath of fresh air. Pun intended. Thank you

[@safeintheseat]

Good one! And it’s such a common worry so I’m glad this out your mind at ease!

[@GingerBread1004]

Ugh, I read a story online a few years ago about someone being internally decapitated and it unlocked a new semi-irrational fear in me. I physically cringe every time I think about it. Thank you for teaching parents about these predatory businesses selling unsafe products.

[@jessiemoeller3897]

Thank you so much for this! I always worry about them not being able to breathe so I’m so glad to have this knowledge💖

[@safeintheseat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brycewalburn3926]

I have to say, all the information out there about positional asphyxiation and car seats is confusing and contradictory. "Asphyxiation can happen in minutes." But... "It's safe to leave the baby in the car seat for up to two hours." Huh?! "Once they have head and neck control, you can breathe easy." What about the 11 month old and the 18 month old that died in their car seats?

[@safeintheseat]

If the car seat is in the vehicle and it is installed correctly, and the child is harnessed properly, around 2 hours is fine before getting them out to move around. Children should not be left in the car seats on the floor, table, etc. They should never be in the car seat with a loose harness as well.

[@racheljanekirkman8709]

Thank you so much! Just switched to a convertible and she fell asleep for the first time neck down (10months)… I freaked out and watched this getting gas!

[@safeintheseat]

Glad it helped!

[@EamonWill]

Eat that secret snack. 😂 I know that feeling!

[@safeintheseat]

We don't get a lot of snacks to ourselves anymore lol it's tough

[@micaelawedge]

My car seat instructor said that you want the straps to be just tight enough so you can't pinch any of the webbing at the shoulder.

[@safeintheseat]

Yep that’s called the pinch test. We have a video on that too!

[@micaelawedge]

@@safeintheseat I saw that, thank you. What I liked about that video is that you showed two ways to do it. I only knew of one of them.