Car Seat Safety 101

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We are Lulujo Baby Brand Enthusiasts so we have a vast assortment of Lulujo products. This makes it especially helpful now that the weather is getting cooler and going out with the kids is no longer a “throw the jacket on and leave” situation. I am now aware of the proper way to use my car seat (I think) and our 2 youngest are no longer wearing bulky attire in the car. Sharing some car seat safety tips.

I always assumed you put the seat into your car, put the baby in and that was it. It wasn’t until I had Aria (3rd kid *sigh*) that I realized my kids were not actually safe at all. Buckle was at their belly buttons, loose, and the seat was not tethered to the car at all. Like a rolling time bomb and thankfully nothing horrible happened.

I now make sure my seats are in properly before every use and I do not hesitate for a second when I see someone not buckling in their kids safely to tell them. Not because I am a know it all, because I wish someone had told me! How many times have I posted pictures of the kids sleeping in their winter jackets in their car seats and not a peep….it’s important to peep people.

So I decided to show you how we are using our Lulujo swaddles and Childhood Blanket to ensure Cyrus is not only safe but warm as well.

Start off by dressing your baby in thin layers. Think pants, socks, onesie and long sleeve shirt. I also put a hat on him. Place baby in the car seat and ensure they are properly buckled in.
Than take a Lulujo Swaddle that has been folded in half and use it to tightly cover the lower part of your baby. I like to tuck all the edges under my son so that that they stay put.
I take another swaddle and try and get the torso, arms and legs covered with this. My son still flails his hands and I don’t want him to throw off his blankets, this ensures that.
If it is particularily chilly I add an optional layer of my Turkish Towel. I really like the size of the towels so I always try to keep it in the car in case of emergencies.
Lastly we go in with the Childhood Blanket from Lulujo Baby. This is the newest release from Lulujo’s line and I am enamoured with it.

The best thing about keeping your baby warm with layers is that you can accommodate any change of temperature by simply removing or adding another blanket.

Childhood Blanket

If you are already a fan of Lulujo Baby you will love this blanket. One side is a dual-layered muslin and the back is white jersey cotton. It’s big (96 cm x 96 cm (38″ x 38″)) and soft and I love that it gets softer with each wash. 4 different colour options currently and has a suggested retail price of $36.99.

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Giveaway

Lulujo Baby has once again offered one of my readers the chance to win one of their great products. Enter below for your chance to win a Lulujo Baby Childhood Blanket of your own. Open to Canada and the US and ends 11/13. Good Luck!!

Lulujo Baby Childhood Blanket

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115 Comments

Lisa bolduc
October 23, 2015 / 1:11 am

I would love to win this for my baby. He is obsessed with carrying his blanket around and running it to his face
Tainan Lu
October 23, 2015 / 1:24 am

I would love to win this for my nephew 🙂
Darlene Schuller
October 23, 2015 / 7:45 am

I would like to win this for my granddaughter.
Julie Bolduc
October 23, 2015 / 7:49 am

I would like to win this for my baby nephew
Ashley Jenkins
October 23, 2015 / 8:09 am

Such a great review. This would be amazing for my baby due early Feb. 2016.
Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo
October 23, 2015 / 9:18 am

Those swaddles sure do keep everything in and I love to support Canadian!

I’d love to win this for a friend just had a baby and this would be perfect.

Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
ali celestino
October 23, 2015 / 9:58 am

Great review love how safe and comfy the blankets are for the baby
LaTanya
October 23, 2015 / 9:58 am

my daughter
David H
October 23, 2015 / 10:08 am

Those blankets look so soft!
Kay
October 23, 2015 / 10:24 am

WOuld love to present to a friend who just had a baby
Nicole L
October 23, 2015 / 10:42 am

my little boy
Stephanie LaPlante
October 23, 2015 / 10:53 am

I would like to win this for my friend’s baby.
Shannon
October 23, 2015 / 11:00 am

Squish #2 due in the spring!
Erin W
October 23, 2015 / 11:26 am

I’d love this for my bestie who is pregnant with her first!
Bailey Dexter
October 23, 2015 / 11:34 am

I would love to share the Lulujo Baby Childhood Blanket with my soon to be grandbaby, We just found out it’s a GIRL!
Anne Taylor
October 23, 2015 / 12:29 pm

Ièd love to win this for my grandson!
Shelley Homel
October 23, 2015 / 12:56 pm

I would love to win this Lulujo Baby Childhood Blanket for my little grandson!
Judy Cowan
October 23, 2015 / 2:47 pm

Would love to win this for my great nephew.
Holly MacRitchie
October 23, 2015 / 6:21 pm

I am expecting my first baby, I am hoping to win it for him or her.
Bianca Munoz
October 23, 2015 / 6:35 pm

For myself or a mom in our support group 🙂 Thank you!
Jennifer D
October 23, 2015 / 7:38 pm

I am hoping to win for my nephew. He turns 1 month tomorrow!
Victoria Ess
October 23, 2015 / 9:32 pm

I’m hoping to win this for my niece!
Stella K.
October 24, 2015 / 12:34 am

I’d love to win this for my daughter 🙂
Tanis
October 24, 2015 / 12:44 am

This would be great for my daughter!
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October 24, 2015 / 4:20 am

I would like this for my cousins baby.
Ruy M.
October 24, 2015 / 5:55 am

My cousin is pregnant, and I’d love to give her one of these as a gift.
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October 24, 2015 / 10:20 am

I would love to win this for my nieces baby boy
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October 24, 2015 / 10:31 am

My niece is having another baby in February. This would be a gift for her little boy.
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October 24, 2015 / 10:49 am

I am hoping to win this for a future grandchild.
Jon T
October 24, 2015 / 12:23 pm

Hoping to win this for our LO – who is currently on the way
Kevin N
October 24, 2015 / 12:43 pm

I am hoping to win this for my nephew!!
Robyn Bellefleur
October 24, 2015 / 1:56 pm

This is be awesome for my niece.
Darlene Carbajal
October 24, 2015 / 2:37 pm

I want to win this for a friend!
lorna
October 24, 2015 / 4:47 pm

my grandchildren
kathy downey
October 24, 2015 / 4:53 pm

My sister just had a baby hoping to win this for her
Katie L
October 24, 2015 / 5:36 pm

Hoping to win this for my baby daughter. 🙂
Mary Warner
October 24, 2015 / 6:50 pm

My friend Fiona is having a baby so this would be for her.
Dandi D
October 24, 2015 / 8:49 pm

I would love to win this for my baby girl.
Trenda T
October 24, 2015 / 8:49 pm

This would be great for my youngest son!
Carly D.
October 24, 2015 / 9:22 pm

This would be for my first little one due in February!
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October 24, 2015 / 9:26 pm

I would love to win this for my best friend who is pregnant with her first 🙂
Barb W
October 24, 2015 / 11:36 pm

A friend’s baby!
Caroline M.
October 24, 2015 / 11:56 pm

I would love to win this for my baby daughter. What a beautiful boy you have!
Wendy Jensen
October 25, 2015 / 7:31 am

I am hoping to win this for a new mother.
Wanda Bergman
October 25, 2015 / 1:31 pm

These are such beautiful blankets. I would love to give one to my friend’s baby who will be born in one month from now.
kelly rae
October 25, 2015 / 2:15 pm

for our new baby
Bo Simms
October 25, 2015 / 3:58 pm

I am hoping to win this for my son.
Silvia D
October 25, 2015 / 10:49 pm

Would love to win for my youngest step granddaughter
Breanne
October 25, 2015 / 11:12 pm

I would love to win for my still in utero little one!!
Amy Lovell
October 26, 2015 / 7:30 am

This blanket looks really warm and soft. My dd would love it!
melissa fowers
October 26, 2015 / 7:39 am

My little niece who is 4 months old
Ira
October 26, 2015 / 11:28 am

I’d love to get it for one of my kids!
Laurent L
October 26, 2015 / 12:38 pm

I would love to win this for my nephew
Meghan B
October 26, 2015 / 1:14 pm

My bestfriend’s baby!
Melissa F
October 26, 2015 / 1:29 pm

I would love to win this for my little guy who is almost 2 months old.
CRBrown
October 26, 2015 / 1:32 pm

My baby to be!
Jonnie
October 26, 2015 / 5:34 pm

I’m hoping to win for my son
Belinda McNabb
October 26, 2015 / 5:40 pm

I would like to win this for a friend who is having a baby in the winter
Florence C
October 26, 2015 / 7:51 pm

I love to win for my nephew’s baby.
KellyPC
October 26, 2015 / 9:57 pm

I would love this for my pal who is expecting twin girls in a couple months!
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October 26, 2015 / 10:53 pm

i would donate it to charity
Ashley turicik
October 27, 2015 / 12:52 pm

I would love to win for my new nephew
Tamara M
October 28, 2015 / 1:11 am

This would be for my two year old Parker!
cassie
October 28, 2015 / 1:26 am

for the little one we’re expecting !
salexis
October 28, 2015 / 2:02 am

My very good friend, she is due in December!
Nikki
October 28, 2015 / 8:44 am

I’d love to win this for my son!
Nicole D
October 28, 2015 / 2:42 pm

Beautiful! I love our muslin swaddles, but do not own a Lulujo yet. I have heard they are amazingly soft and waffely! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.I would love one of these for my baby girl <3
Kimberly
October 28, 2015 / 3:16 pm

I would like to win this for my son, Paul.
Lucky
October 28, 2015 / 3:36 pm

For myself!
Sarah Christie
October 28, 2015 / 8:24 pm

I would love to win this for my little boy!
Sami Jo C
October 28, 2015 / 11:10 pm

Our 4th sweet baby is due December 5th and with cold winter Minnesota days, this would be great!
Natasha Severson
October 29, 2015 / 12:52 am

I babysit a 9 month old little boy! I’d love to have this for him! THanks for the amazing giveaway!
Wendy Jabkowski
October 29, 2015 / 1:23 am

I would love to win for my daughter.
Lisa G
October 29, 2015 / 10:52 am

Our new little baby would be so comfy in some new blankets.
Taylor Closet
October 29, 2015 / 11:43 am

I’m hoping to win this one for myself.
Cassandra Eastman
October 29, 2015 / 5:25 pm

I’m hoping to win for my 7 month old son!
Angela Mitchell
October 29, 2015 / 11:36 pm

I’d love to win this for my little guy. It looks so cozy.
Nicole B
October 30, 2015 / 8:51 am

I would love to win this for my friend who is due in a few weeks!
Terry Maigi
October 30, 2015 / 9:59 am

I would love to win this for our little one due in February!
Alea Elliott
October 30, 2015 / 8:49 pm

My cousin is having a baby in March! I’m sure they would really enjoy this win!
Kathy D
October 30, 2015 / 11:44 pm

Going to be a Grandma cant be that old can I would love to win for baby on her way
Sarah Hayes
October 31, 2015 / 10:54 pm

Id love to win this for my LO
Caroline B
November 1, 2015 / 11:57 am

I would love to win this prize for my baby!!
Amber Y
November 1, 2015 / 1:53 pm

I’d love to win this blanket for my niece.
Jennifer i
November 1, 2015 / 4:48 pm

I would love to win this for my neighbour.
Chapman Fok
November 1, 2015 / 5:59 pm

My friend’s kid.
Mandy P.
November 1, 2015 / 8:39 pm

I’d love to win this for my baby boy, due in a few weeks!
Maritza
November 1, 2015 / 8:41 pm

I am hoping to win this for my sister.
Michelle
November 1, 2015 / 8:51 pm

I’ve never heard of this brand until now. With my second on the way (due feb 29th) and a 2 year old in a convertible seat this year I’m looking for ways to keep him warm. Thanks for the chance!
Robin
November 1, 2015 / 9:02 pm

My baby. Due Dec 25 2015.
Melissa Fillmore
November 1, 2015 / 9:13 pm

I would love to win this for my daughter!
Kelsey Schimmel
November 1, 2015 / 9:21 pm

I would love to win this for my son- he’s like his mama in that he loves blankets!
Elan
November 2, 2015 / 8:24 am

Thank you for sharing, I’m excited to learn about this company and would love to win one of the blankets!
Bekki
November 2, 2015 / 1:14 pm

Thanks for the great post about carseat safety!
Em Mahr
November 2, 2015 / 1:53 pm

I’m hoping to win this for my niece who will be born in just a few weeks!
Gillian Morgan
November 2, 2015 / 5:48 pm

I would like win this for my nephew who is 6 months old.
Amanda Neilson
November 2, 2015 / 10:00 pm

I’d love to win this to put aside for my little squish who is due in June 🙂
Lauraebrice
November 4, 2015 / 5:28 pm

I would love to win this for my baby-to-be, as I’m only 11 weeks with number two! What a fun surprise it would be to win before most people even know I’m pregnant. Thanks for the heads up on car seat safety tips!
Karine
November 5, 2015 / 4:44 pm

FFor my little niece 🙂
Alexandria Harding
November 5, 2015 / 5:16 pm

I would love to win this for my youngest. He loves blankets and this would be perfect for him as he grows!
Viv Sluys
November 5, 2015 / 6:26 pm

I’m having baby number 4 in 9 weeks and I don’t have a special blanket for her yet so I’d like to win this for her.
lori butler
November 5, 2015 / 11:24 pm

my niece who is expecting
Shauna M
November 6, 2015 / 10:18 am

My baby is due around Christmas and this blanket would help keep my rascal cozy all winter long.
krystyl olson
November 7, 2015 / 12:15 pm

would love to win this for my friend melissa, who is expecting her first child <3
equinox
November 7, 2015 / 12:52 pm

For my nephew!
D Schmidt
November 8, 2015 / 3:51 pm

I would love to win this for my nephew
cheryl hodgkins
November 9, 2015 / 9:44 am

Hoping to win this for my great granddaughter
Kayla Bergstrom
November 9, 2015 / 6:03 pm

My MIL for her foster babies! Most of them are born addicted to drugs or have serious health problems so they could use a good blanket to snuggle!
Sara S
November 10, 2015 / 8:23 pm

I’d like to win a Childhood Blanket for my baby boy.
Brittany Crews
November 11, 2015 / 11:25 am

I would love to win this for my son!!
Rhonda W G.
November 11, 2015 / 12:04 pm

My baby nephew! I’d love to cuddle him in a new blanket!
Jennifer M.
November 12, 2015 / 5:17 pm

I have to attend two different baby showers so I would like it for one of them!
Jennifer H.
November 12, 2015 / 5:46 pm

I am hoping to win this for my nephew.
Danielle Magee
November 12, 2015 / 9:23 pm

I am hoping to win this for my baby niece.
John H.
November 12, 2015 / 11:32 pm

I would like this for my nephew.