4 Causes of Motorcycle Crashes and How to Avoid Them

4 Causes of Motorcycle Crashes and How to Avoid Them


Motorcycle riding is a beloved time for many people. However, an excellent sunshiny day can take a deadly turn and result in a terrible accident and serious personal injuries. Motorcycle accidents are growing fast, and the number of people killed and injured is up considerably. Every rider knows some basic things to do to stay safe on the roads. The standard rule is to always wear protective gear like jackets, gloves, boots, and suits, among others. However, the best way to keep yourself safe is by continually training your mind and body while enlightening yourself about some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents and how you can avoid them.

Common Causes of Crashes

Essentials by Britax Emblem Car Seat Giveaway, Ends 2/22

Car Seat Safety is very important. The misuse of car seats is a common occurrence, unfortunately. Many people look at them as another product they have to buy in order for their child to be "legal" in a car, but the reality is - they are a necessity to save a child's life and when misused they can't do their job properly.


For over 50 years, Britax has been producing some of the best car seats on the market! Essentials™ by Britax® is a new everyday value brand that brings Britax levels of protection to families who make safety a top priority. Born from a leader in child passenger safety, Essentials™ by Britax® is a value brand built upon the primary focus that every family deserves the peace of mind that comes with over 50 years of Britax safety heritage. Each innovative safety feature is designed with your family in mind, because “Safe Enough” is not “Good Enough.” Miranda from Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently shared her Britax Emblem car seat review and a Britax Allegiance car seat review. These are the first two convertible car seats from Essentials by Britax. Make sure you head over and read her full reviews of these seats!

National Baby Safety Month Giveaway

September is #NationalBabySafetyMonth, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This month-long event increases consumer awareness of baby safety issues and the safe selection and use of baby products. For the past 40 years MAM’s top priority has been the development of products for the well-being, safety and health of babies that make life easier for parents and allow them to focus on the joy of family.

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As parents, nothing is more important to us than the safety of our MAM babies. In observance of #NationalBabySafetyMonth @MAMbabyUSA is posting safety tips to help raise awareness of key things we can all do to protect our babies.

Baby Safety Month with Safety 1st + Giveaway

You may assume your child is always safe at home, but there are dangers in every room that you should look out for. Did you know September was Baby Safety Month? While you’re busy keeping your little one safe year-round, September is a great time to take a closer look at safety features in your home. No matter how your child has grown in the past year these tips are a fit for children at any stage - the crawler, the climber and even the on-foot explorer.

Child Safety Baby Proofing Advice Tips

Oh The Places You’ll Go: Travel Safety This Summer By Safety1st

Thank you to Safety1st for the information provided in this post.

School’s out and the question everyone asks is – where will you go this summer? According to AAA road trips top the list this year. This Memorial Day Weekend was marked as the highest travel volume in 10 years…and that was just to kick-off the season. 

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With many families hitting the road this summer and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, Safety 1st wants to make sure parents and children have a safe summer while on the go. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 75% of car seats on the road are installed incorrectly. Here are some easy tips to think about before hitting the road.

Winter Travel Tips from Evenflo and Kelley Blue Book

Thanks to Evenflo and Kelley Blue Book, here is a great guide for winter travel safety as well as car seat safety.

Easy@Home Wireless Digital Video Baby Monitor Review

I received complimentary products to provide this review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own.


 
I mentioned on Facebook how I was looking for another video baby monitor so I could keep an eye on each kiddo. So, when I received the opportunity to review the Easy@Home Wireless Digital Video Baby Monitor, I jumped all over it!

Free Safety Kit from Dreambaby!

As parents, our #1 priority is to make sure our children are safe. That's why I would love to share a way for you to grab a FREE Safety Kit from Dreambaby! I have reviewed many of their products and have also received this kit as well. Dreambaby makes quality products and this is no exception.
 
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Kit includes:
-2 cabinet sliding locks
-2 safety catches

Just click HERE to claim your sample! One per household.

BubbleBum Booster Seat Giveaway! Ends 8/7

Bubble Bum Giveaway
 
Welcome to the BubbleBum Booster Seat Giveaway!
Sponsored By: BubbleBum
 
BubbleBum is the first ever inflatable booster seat. Founded by Grainne Kelly, out of pure frustration and concern for her own kids safely while traveling. This car seat is very light weight and perfect for kids ages 4-11. It easily folds flat and can be stored in a matching travel bag to make carrying around while traveling so much easier, since it inflates in only 20 seconds (by mouth). The BubbleBum is perfect for: Carpool, when you have 3 carseats in a row, taxis, holidays, rental cars, grandma’s car, and so much more. The options are endless. There are even positioning clips on each side that will hold the lap portion of the seat belt in place. The BubbleBum is available in 4 fun colors; purple/lime, black/silver, neon pink and neon yellow. What color will you pick? Michelle over at Sweet Southern Lovin had the opportunity to review the neon pink BubbleBum. Check out her full review by visiting here.

Car Seat Safety Advice: From a Mom Who Makes Mistakes So You Don't Have To

Car Seat Safety Advice: From a Mom Who Makes Mistakes So You Don't Have To



As moms, we live and learn every single day. Some lessons are tough and come from experience, while others, thankfully, we learn just in time. During Child Passenger Safety Week, I feel it’s so important to share my personal story in hopes of helping other parents avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made.

I’m not a certified car seat technician, and I don’t claim to be an expert. But I am a mother with real-world experience and that counts for something. My goal isn’t to judge or shame; it’s to educate and support. Parenting is hard enough without the added fear that we’ve unknowingly put our child in danger. So, let’s walk through some key car seat safety tips, together.