This summer has been full of travel for me and my family. We’ve gone on weekend trips pretty much every weekend this summer. With 3 children under the age of 7 at times it can be difficult. Evenflo surveyed 1,000 parents from around the country with children under the age of 5 and here are some of the survey statistics:
- More time on the road often puts safety concerns into high gear. And it can trigger tears of frustration – in kids AND parents.
- The biggest worry parents have when taking car trips is that their young child will be harmed in a collision (76%).
- Integral to a safe ride is proper car-seat installation, but a full 65% of mothers and 72% of fathers encounter challenges when installing car seats.
- Some 48% of parents worry about keeping their child entertained while in their car seat.
- Attending to a baby while driving causes 38% of parents to miss their exit once in a while, 12% to miss their exit often and 38% to get lost.
- 34% worry that their little Houdini will wiggle out of the car seat
- 32% worry their child will have a temper tantrum
- And – oh baby! – nearly half (49%) admit that installing the car seat caused them to sweat more than actually making the baby did!
Traveling with children can be a challenge and Evenflo has created a savvy parenting microsite filled with survey statistics, funny little videos and loads of support. Check it out and see if you are a savvy parent.
Giveaway:
One (1) winner will receive a prize pack including:
- $25 Gas Gift Card, a little treat for mom and dad
- Moist Wipes, for quick car clean up
- Baby Mirror, to check out rear-facing baby while driving
- Soft Book, to secure safety of passengers when thrown during tantrum
- Kid/Parent Friendly CD, to inspire a family sign along
- Car Dustbuster, for hunting down cheerios between seats
- Window Shade, to keep the hot summer sun out
- Animal Crackers and a Snack Trap, to carve cravings
- Car organizer, to keep it all arranged neatly!
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I learned that 50 percent of parents admit that installing a carseat caused them to sweat more than the baby did, thanks for the chance!
I liked the Scheduling Summertime Fun article.
I think the video on how to not be an extreme safety parent. That’s such a good point and a very good video.
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I learned: #To keep their car-seat-strapped kids happy: 54% of parents stock the car with Cheerios and Goldfish snacks… Of those little Cheerio-chompers, 37% leave behind at least a dozen Os in their seat after a road trip.
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I read about how to put sunblock on your kids as well as how to make sure they are hydrated. Safety first!
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I learned some helpful tips about hydrating kids in the summer — for example, that soda actually dehydrates and that a lot of snacks (like cucumbers) contain enough water that they also serve to hydrate. Useful info! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Haha – Nearly 50% of parents admit that installing the car seat caused them to sweat more than actually making the baby did
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60% of moms and 63% of dads confess installing their car seat was challenging, while 5% of moms actually compared the experience with going through labor.
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