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Ultimate Savvy Parent’s Car Kit from Evenflo *Giveaway CLOSED*

All parents hope for a smooth getaway when heading out for a family road trip.  So after safety, what do moms and dads worry about the most?   Evenflo conducted a survey asking parents what concerns them most about traveling with kids.  Here are some of the results, from the company:

  • Some 48% of parents worry about keeping their child entertained while in their car seat.
  • 34% worry that their little Houdini will wiggle out of the car seat and 32% worry their child will have a temper tantrum. 
  • Attending to a baby while driving causes 38% to miss their exit once in a while, and 12% to miss their exit often and has caused 38% of parents to get lost.

But preparation and creativity is the key to keeping car-seat-strapped kids happy: 72% of parents stock the car with toys, 54% rely on Cheerios and Goldfish snacks, 46% sing silly songs, 36% play DVDs and 27% keep books on hand.

Happy kids can sometimes mean messy cars!  Of the Cheerio-chompers, 37% leave behind at least a dozen Os in their seat after a road trip, and 11% leave enough for tomorrow morning’s breakfast bowl.The biggest worry parents have when taking car trips is that their young child will be harmed in a collision (76%).

Evenflo has created a Savvy Parenting site, filled with witty episodes, support, advice, and entertainment. 


No compensation was received for this post.  The giveaway was sponsored by Evenflo.

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ONE winner will receive an Evenflo’s Ultimate Savvy Parent’s Car Kit ($100 value) that includes:

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    • $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 Dust buster, 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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148 Responses to “Ultimate Savvy Parent’s Car Kit from Evenflo *Giveaway CLOSED*”

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    Mari says:
    July 5, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    I learned that according to a study issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the use of a belt-positioning booster seat reduces the risk for injury in children up to 8 years old.

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    July 5, 2010 at 11:37 PM

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    I learned that when installing a child restraint the vehicle belt should be tight so that the car seat can’t be pulled more than 1 inch forward or 2 inches to the side.

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    Kristen says:
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    July 9, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    i like that they have a video to show how to properly install their car seat. i am a visual learner
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    July 11, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    I have to say I LOVE their videos! Very clever and FUNNY!! I posted a few on my FB to share! I learned the Momentum 65 car seat Absorbs energy in a broader range of side impact crashes. I love their carseats!

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    Wehaf says:
    July 12, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    I learned that over 60% of parents report that installing the baby seat in the car was difficult.

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    July 13, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    This one made me laugh: 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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    Go Amie says:
    July 14, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I like that they have videos showing how to properly install car seats; video instructions are way easier to follow than illustrations.

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    Soha Molina says:
    July 15, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    I learned:

    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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    July 18, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    I learned that 5% of moms actually compared the experience of installing their car seat with going through labor!!

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    July 18, 2010 at 7:53 PM

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    July 18, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    I liked the article at Evenflo, “The Savvy Approach to Getting Your Kids to Wear Sunblock”. Getting kids to wear sunscreen can be a challenge! I like their idea about painting it on. What a smart idea! Thanks!

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    July 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM

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    I learned that we should schedule breaks to make the trip go smoother!

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