Here at the very busy familia, we are getting ready for baby número dos in February and of course a new car seat was on the list.  Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics put out a new policy which advises parents to keep their toddlers rear-facing in car seats until the age of two.

Did you know that? I sure didn’t! And I can guarantee many other parents out there are unaware of it as well.

When Graco and SpanglishBaby asked me to review the new SnugRide Click Connect car seat – the ONLY newborn to  2-year infant car seat on the market that provides rear-facing protection for babies from birth to 2- years-old (from 4 – 40 lbs) I happily agreed to knowing that other parents-to-be may be looking for guidance  in the car seat deparment.  I like to think of myself as a practical mamá and only purchase what is needed. The fact that the SnugRide actually saves you having to buy additional car seat accessories was a very good starting and selling point with me.

It used to be that we celebrated our children turning two by happily turning their car seat to face the front  – which of course was standard before the policy was issued. Clearly my baby hasn’t tried and tested the seat yet, but obviously as parents we purchase accessories before our babies are born and we like to be given the hard cold facts on safety and what is best for our childrens’ well-being.

The SnugRide Click Connect gives me peace of mind and I know the little one will be safe and snug in this car seat. Here are the features it offers:

• 8-position adjustable base grows with your child, providing the most legroom and a comfortable ride for up to two years.
• Simply Safe Adjust Harness System is safe and simple with one hand-harness and headrest adjustment.
• Click Connect technology provides a one step secure attachment to all Graco Click Connect strollers to create a travel system.

Good stuff, right?!  I certainly think so. And having never owned a Graco product before, my husband and I were both impressed by the high quality and sturdiness of the car seat.  And obviously it complies with the updated car seat regulations.

I strongly encourage you to visit their site to get the instructional and safety videos directly from the experts. As for us, we can’t wait to bring home our little girl in it this February!

You can buy the SnugRide at your local Babies R Us.

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The Giveaway!

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{Photographs courtesy of María José Ovalle}

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this review. SpanglishBaby received one product as a review item. All opinions are our own.

I love gazing at my two babies. I can sit idle for a long time watching Alina, my two year old, dance and sing or put a puzzle together. Her 8 week old brother’s sight is starting to focus, and I gawk as he processes the world for the first time. Since they are young, I am never further than my eye sight.

Whether a new parent or a seasoned pro, every mom knows how rewarding it is to watch your children grow. We know that keeping them safe takes a watchful eye, too. But for a worry wart like me, leaving them in their own rooms to fall asleep has always been a source of stress. Not anymore!

Graco True Focus Digital Video Monitor, available exclusively at Walmart.com, gives you eyes and ears behind closed doors, allowing you to give your child independence while keeping them safe. With its digital technology and unsurpassed performance for clarity and privacy {using a 2.4 GHz frequency}, your sweet bebe’s face is never far from your sight. Also, a high resolution 2.4inch color video screen allows for superior viewing. And since kids never stay in one place for long, the Graco True Focus Digital Video Monitor has real-time zoom, providing a clear and up-close view. An added plus that I’ve really enjoyed!

The monitor totes other parent-friendly features, such as vibration notification technology, which is exclusively Graco, a clock on the parent unit for quick reference and battery back-up on the child unit for added peace of mind. The display clock has been especially useful during midnight wake up calls; good thinking, Graco!

Although our littlest babe’s bassinet is still in our room, I’ve been able to use our Graco True Focus monitor in Alina’s room to watch over her independent play and ensure she stays in bed throughout the night. Becoming a new mom of two hasn’t meant a lack of safety since owning this video monitor. I’ve always got an eye on both of these kids now! And losing the stress of not knowing what goes on behind closed doors is great for worry wart parents like me, too.

The Giveaway

We’re giving away one Graco True Focus™ Digital Video Monitor to one lucky winner.

To enter, all you have to do is leave us a comment telling us about the little one you need to keep a watchful eye on.

That’s all you have to do to enter this giveaway. If you want to up your chances at winning, then this is how you can get additional entries (only after you’ve completed the step above):

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This giveaway ends Thursday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m. EST and is open to everyone with a U.S. mailing address over 18 years of age. Check out the Giveaway Rules.

Disclosure: We received one product for review. As always, all opinions are our own.