Rethinking the car seat- Are we testing in all the right ways?

Car seats have to undergo stringent crash testing to be deemed safe by the FDA. When in the market for a new one, we read up on safety ratings to make informed purchasing decisions. Are price, safety rating and design the only characteristics we should be considering in a purchase?

The first year of life babies experience tremendous growth. In fact, they triple in weight and grow 50% longer. Despite this significant body change, many of us carry our babies around in the same seat as day one. Sure we adjust the straps when they start to become a little snug, but there is little else done to accommodate for significant developmental progression. 

For those of us who have desk jobs, we can attest to a tremendous increase in quality of life when fit with an ergonomic chair. Most babies spend hours each day strapped in, so why is there no testing or rating system informing us which seats are the most baby body friendly?

Car seats today appear very similar to those that our parents were toted around in. With the immense amount of tech innovation and healthcare research in our world today, it is somewhat shocking that car seats have remained unchanged.

At Wigglewam we believe your baby comes first. This is why we are challenging current device standards and conducting research into optimal positioning for growing babies. We want to ensure healthy physical development for our most precious ones!