Rear facing is just safer :)

In the US, the requirements for Rear facing carseats is 1 year and 20lbs, but there have been talks of them changing it to 2 years rear facing.
Article of possible change

There is no doubt that rear facing is safer. Here a few links about the safety of rear facing as long as possible.
Carseat.se
Benefits of Rear Facing
CPSafety Article

In Sweden, the rear facing requirement is 4 years old. Since Sweden changed the law so that all children have to be rear facing until they are 4 years old, there has been a zero death rate in that age group in a frontal collision (the most common type of collision).

Both of my girls are still rear facing and are perfectly comfortable. Plus, they know no other way, so for the short trips we take around town I want them to be as safe as possible. It's certainly something to think about for those who have little ones who are approaching 1 yr / 20lbs. Just research it yourself and make the decision that makes you comfortable!

Happy & safe driving to all!!!!

Homeopathic remedies I've been trying

Wow... it's been a LONG while since we've posted. Sorry about that! Based on the news feed we do have some READERS :) Don't be shy, leave a comment!

So I've really been experimenting with some homeopathic remedies in our family. Here are few that I've tried and what I thought about them.

Hyland's Aconitum
Recommended for coughing (croup specifically). While we were on Xmas vacation my 1 year old came down with a dry cough. I really liked the results of the aconitum at night. She hardly coughed at all.

Hyland's pulsatilla
Recommended for "clinginess" in cranky or sick toddlers or babies. UMMM , Wow. It works. I'm totally sold on it. It worked GREAT with my 1 year teething w/ her molars and works great for my 2 year old emotional one.

Hyland's chamomille
Recommended as a calming aid and also for teething babies. I sure do miss Hyland's teething tablets, but the chamomille seems to work pretty well for teething and for mood. I like it :)

Hyland's Allium Cepa
Recommended for sinuses & runny nose-- Tried it on my husband and my daughter... did not notice any change when they took it.

Hyland's Sinus
Used it this week when my 2 yr old was getting a cold. It never turned into a full blown cold and the "snot" was very minimal. I like this stuff.

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