A long time ago, back when car seats were mandated in NYS but not nationwide, we were gifted the "latest and safest" infant car seat by a Car and Driver neighbor/reporter who was reviewing this giant bucket! It was bulky by today's standards and there was no way anyone was taking this monster out of a car to run into a store! I smile thinking of those new, car seats that turn into strollers with a click and would fit inside this big-old-thing!
I decided to share the picture as a reminder that I really did try to be safe and follow guidelines even if I did put my babies to bed on their bellies and I did have bumpers on their cribs until they took them apart to escape! The little one in the bucket was a master at escaping, but I did try to keep him safe! That is another story!
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What a throwback! I agree it's fun to look back at the way the baby industry has grown in its product lines. I never had a car seat, they just laid me on the seat of the car and hoped I didn't roll around too much. And today, not only are there car seats and new improved car seats, those have expiration dates like race car helmets. It's astounding to think of the progress we have made in safety. I like that you included the photo of the bucket seat!!
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