· By Britney Schroeder
Let's Talk About Anti-Rebound Bars
You've heard all the buzz about the anti-rebound bar. Some seats have them, some don't. But have you ever wondered what exactly they are for?
Rebound is kind of like dribbling a basketball: When you drop a basketball, first it hits the ground and then it “rebounds” back up toward your hand. The same thing happens in a crash! First, people in the car move to the point of impact, then they “rebound” back to where they started. Rear facing car seats rebound back toward the vehicle seat on which they are installed.
An anti-rebound bar does just what its name suggests: it stops the car seat from moving as much during a crash - focusing on stopping that rebound movement.
You’ll only find anti-rebound bars on rear facing car seats, but they can look different from seat to seat. You might see an anti-rebound panel on an infant car seat base, an anti-rebound bar on a rear facing convertible/all-in-one car seat, or an anti-rebound carry handle position on an infant bucket seat! All types of anti-rebound bars do the same thing - help the car seat move less during a crash.
If your car seat doesn’t have an anti-rebound bar, don’t panic! All car seats on the US market must pass federal crash tests WITHOUT an anti-rebound bar. Rebound related injuries are also not very common. So, while anti-rebound bars can help improve how car seats work in a crash, all car seats on the US market can and do pass these tests without them.
If you are the kind of parent who researches anti-rebound bars, you are probably also the kind of parent who has heard about the puffy coat problem.
Traditional winter coats are not safe under the harness. The padding compresses in a crash and creates slack under the harness.
Most parents know they should take the coat off before buckling. Most parents also know they do not always do it, especially on a 6-degree morning in January.
Thats why a coat was invented by a mom of three and CPST to solve the winter coat problem. It is called the Buckle Me Baby Car Seat Coat and it goes on at home and stays on safely in the car seat. The coat is designed so the front panel is pulled aside, then the harness sits right against your child's chest and shoulders safely.
If you are already thinking about crash safety, checking out a Buckle Me Baby Car Seat Coat is worth five minutes of your time.
See the full coat lineup at bucklemecoats.com/products/mega-car-seat-coat-listing
Guest Post by Britney Schroeder, CPST (@buckleandlatch)
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Laura H.
I don't usually write reviews
But this is our 3rd winter with one of these coats, and they're a lifesaver. Slight learning curve when you first get one, but not having to take the coat on and off in the cold is worth it. It's also piece of mind that it won't fall off when driving or if in an accident (kiddo will be warm when waiting for first responders). We live in Chicago and the Toast is warm enough for quick errands and the Toasty is nicer for deep winter. We do have a larger parka coat if we spend more time outdoors.
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Fransheska
Safest jacket for kids
I ordered a green toastier coat for my 1 year old. Now when I did receive it that there was a tear in the jacket. But customer service made it simple in easy to file a claim to receive another one which was great. I had 1 already for my son but it became to small. I love these coats though they make it easy to just buckle your child without removing the coat. As well it gives me the peace of mind knowing he is sitting safely in his car seat. Definitely would recommend and be riding another once this one get too small again.
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K.H.
A great way to save & give back!
Made upgrading a breeze!
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Heather
Great coat for toddler
Love our car seat coat. This is our second year ordering and will be coming back again next year. Perfect for bringing kids out without having to take their coats on and off in the cold.
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Amy G.
Great product
This product is great. I was thinking about a coat for my grandson that he could wear in his car seat, and I was told about the Buckle Me Coats. It works great and keeps him warm.
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Roxann B.
Awesome
It's a Christmas gift for my granddaughter 😁
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Cheyenne B.
Definitely recommend
This is amazing I love how it soft and keeps her warm and cozy in her car seat. It easy covers over the car seat buckle and I love the plaid cover
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Althea O.
Warm, convenient and love it
I work at the Turnpike and I get sick of seeing babies drug and just pajamas cause people don’t wanna waste time putting a coat on them. This is wonderful because I can wrap a baby in it. They’re still warm.
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Madeline P.
Car seat coat
We live this jacket. It’s so convenient and comfortable for our little guy
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Jama L.
Amazing!
This is absolutely amazing.. kept our granddaughter toasty warm on a cold night kicking off the Christmas holiday in Tennessee!
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Crystal G.
Warm
I was worried about how to keep my baby warm during the cold months in Ohio. I personally can warm up my car first but my sister cannot. I stumbled upon these coats and went back and forth. I bought a poncho and two other coats before I caved. I feel so much better that she is warm and safe in her car seat. I rarely write reviews, but this company offers 20% off for a review so if that tells you anything, I’ll be buying another one for next year-I wanted the discount.
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Dev
Soft and warm
Just got the buckle me baby blanket the other day. It’s super soft and warm. I look forward to using it in the car seat and stroller to keep my little monster warm. I think I’m going to order a coat for her as well for those extra cold days!
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Shaina
We love these coats!
We’ve always loved these coats first my daughter now for my son. They make buckling with a coat so much easier and safer and my kids are always warm!
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Stacey
I have ordered two of these coats for my daughter over the years and have now ordered one for my infant. It's so nice to know they're warm and safe!
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Annie
Perfect
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