New Smart Car Seat

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three out of four parents do not properly install the car seats in their vehicles.  This frightening statistic means that most children in car seats are not being protected as well as they should be.

To counter this, most local police departments have an officer dedicated to showing parents how to properly install a car seat. Click here to locate a child safety seat inspection station near you.

Now, a leading developer and distributor of juvenile health, safety, and wellness products, Summer Infant, Inc., has introduced the Prodigy Infant Car Seat and Travel System. This sophisticated car seat uses an electronic leveling device called a SmartScreen to help ensure that the seat is installed correctly.

This SmartScreen provides clear, step-by-step instructions that guide parents through a simple three-step process to click, level, and tighten the base. It also advises them when each installation step is completed correctly.

Another feature is the easy-to-use belt tightening system that firmly fastens the base to the car, simplifying the installation process even further. The Prodigy takes the guesswork out of the installation process for parents and electronically ensures a proper fit every time. It also includes a test button parents can press at a recommended 30-day interval, to make sure the seat is still installed correctly.

Finally, the Prodigy has a system that allows the adult to easily adjust the harness straps with one hand  to quickly and correctly fit the straps to the child without rethreading. Regardless of a child’s growth or seasonal clothing, the harness straps easily retract around baby for a perfect fit every ride.

Also available will be the Prodigy travel system that includes the above-mentioned car seat, as well as a stroller that can hold a child up to 50 pounds. The three-position handle makes steering easy and comfortable for both mom and dad. A five-point harness contours to baby’s body and a multi-position recline seat fully reclines for newborns. An oversized, storage basket holds baby necessities and a convenient parent organizer tray features two cup holders and a covered compartment. A fully-retractable canopy protects baby from sun exposure and the stroller offers a one-step rear brake that quickly and safely brings the stroller to a stop. Lastly, the stroller folds with one hand and is self-standing.

The Prodigy infant car seat and travel system includes a standalone car seat and base, the travel system, and a standalone stroller. All these products will be available for purchase at Babies R Us stores and online this January.