If you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions it is time for your child to move on to a booster seat:

Typically between 40 to 80 or 100 pounds, your child will be required to sit in a booster seat. Booster seats are not installed the same way car seats are. They sit on the vehicle seat and are used to boost the child so they are properly positioned with the adult safety belt across their lap and shoulder.

For easier installation, LATCH system car seats allow you to safely install your booster seat without using the safety belts. Almost all cars and car seats made since September 2002 must have LATCH. With LATCH system car seats you must still use the lap and shoulder belt to secure your child, but the LATCH system’s locking system provides additional booster seat stability in a collision.

The following is a brief summary of current booster seat laws (please note the range of effective dates): (more…)

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Upon registering at your local big box baby store you’ll receive a list of about 500 recommended baby products, from bottles to diaper pails to excersaucers.  Do you really need all this stuff?  Do you have the room in your living room for it? Yes, it all ends up

Items such as a Diaper Champ are nice to have, but no diaper pail is odor-free. The only way dirty diapers are odor-free is if they are disgarded somewhere far away.

Every child is different so it’s hard to say if that little baby in your belly will be a cuddler, a swinger or a jumper. Let your child test out a friend’s door jumper or swing before you shell out $70.00. Most likely, your child will be just as happy bouncing on Dad’s leg and you give dad a good reason to bond with his baby.

See what expert mom’s had to say when interviewed by ABC.  Their recommended items:

Here is an extended basic baby gear checklist.

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Extend the life of your Uppababy Vista stroller with the new RumbleSeat. This seat is a toddler seat that attaches to the front part of the frame, converting your single stroller to a doubles with ease. The RumbleSeat was designed specifically for the 2009 Vista stroller, but Uppababy does have a retro-fit program if you have a 2006 or new Vista model. You can go to their website to find out more about how you can upgrade easily. (more…)

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It’s Dad’s Day and that means everyone showing him just how special he is. Mom, help them kids take initiative and tell Dad you have a great family day planned. But first, make sure to give Dad a special, personal gift from you and the kids. A handmade card will go along way and Dad is sure to show it off on his desk on Monday morning. Here are some fun ideas for things to make for him.

Here are some great sunny weather ideas for the whole family to enjoy: (more…)

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A revolution in the world of highchairs, the new Astro, by Valco Baby, is the first of its kind. Whether for travel or hosting a bustling party in your ‘cramped’ kitchen, the simple effectiveness of the unique and flat fold system of the sleek Astro Highchair will help transform that hectic time to one of simple ease.

Valco Astro High Chair Features:

Together with the very hip online destination for moms, Mom Generations, Tots on the Go will be giving away one of these very chic Astro High Chairs . Go to their Mama Loves Giveaways Blog page and tell us how you would use this Astro High Chair. Want to earn as many ways as you can to win this high chair? Join our facebook fan page and you earn one additional entry, (not to mention 10% off your purchases with TotsOnTheGo.com), and follow us on twitter and you earn another entry. It’s just that easy!

Good luck!

Ellie V.
President/Mompreneur
tots on-the-go

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Let your husband know how much his help as Dad means to you with these great Dad gifts. They’ll make him realize how big a part he really plays in raising the kids with these great dad items. I’m sorry, but it’s hard for Dad to really feel like the important Dad he is when he’s stuck carrying around a floral diaper bag. (more…)

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Some airports are trying hard to focus on appeasing all travelers, from the laptop toting corporate guy to the gear carrying, kid toting family. As airlines are cutting down on flights and airline staff is being laid off there are more delays in flights than ever before. Cheaptickets.com has updated their Kids Airport Diversion Guide to provide kid friendly guide to the key domestic and international airports.

Expecting a bit of a delay, check out their guide to plan your airport entertainment. One of our personal favorites, Boston’s creative play area inspired by their Children’s Museum, will keep your kids busy and you relaxed for a little bit at least. Hopefully this list will inspire some other not so kid friendly airports to get to work on theirs!

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Welcome to my TotsOnTheGo.TV, our first episode in the world of video blogging. So keep in mind as you watch the video that this is my first time. Phew! Thank goodness for adorable Danyelle to take some of the distraction away.

With the excitement of beach travel in the air (more…)

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A heart felt Happy Mother’s Day wish to you from Tots on-the-go! May you have a fabulous day today and be rewarded for holding the most important job in the world, because YOU are SUPER MOM!

Love,
Ellie
Mompreneur
Tots on-the-go

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UPPAbaby is making it’s apperance on TV this month first on Martha Stewart and then on May 8th with a surprise appearance that will soon be mentioned. Either UPPAbaby’s PR group rocks or the word is getting around how extraordinary the UPPAbaby strollers are. I think it’s both personally, but I doubt either of these lovely ladies would have picked the Vista if they didn’t see it for everything it has to offer, durability, maneuverability and an overall great looking stroller. (more…)

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