Britney Spears makes another car safety mistake on camera

TMZ has a photo of Britney Spears with her sons, Jayden James, 5 months, and Sean Preston Federline, 17 months, in a car.  Both babies are in car seats but Jayden’s Cosco 3 in 1 Convertible Car Seat appears to be forward facing, contrary to recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) AND the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration.   

Click the extended post for photos and recommendations.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that:

Children should face the rear of the vehicle until they are at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 lb to decrease the risk of cervical spine injury in the event of a crash. Infants who weigh 20 lb before 1 year of age should ride rear facing in a convertible seat or infant seat approved for higher weights until at least 1 year of age.

Oh No They Didn’t has more photos that show that Jayden’s car seat IS strapped in so it’s not like she just placed it on the seat temporarily. Sean Preston’s straps are loose too, which is not safe. The straps should fit snugly around the shoulders and clasp in the middle of the chest.

This is the third time Britney has made a serious error in judgement when it comes to car safety for her children.  The first time was when she drove with Sean Preston on her lap, and the second time was when she drove with him forward facing before he was a year old with shoulder straps so loose that he flopped over. 

Thanks to CBB Readers Patty and Joanna.

Note: We normally refrain from linking or publishing photos of children inside of cars as it is invasive, but this is a special case.  And to those who say we should "just leave Britney alone," we feel that this is an important enough issue to raise awareness of.  We couldn’t care less if Britney wears underpants, who she dates, which celebutante she hangs out with, but proper installation and restraint of infants and children in cars can save lives.  A reader just emailed that she lost her nephew in a car accident because he was not strapped into his car seat properly. My mother’s friend lost her granddaughter in a car accident. The four other people in the car suffered injuries but their daughter went through the windshield because she was not wearing a seat belt. Please learn from their serious mistakes.

Comments

J. on February 13th, 2007

Leave the poor lady alone! I’m so tired of “perfect” parents and experts trying to cover up the fact that they’ve done some of the same things in their own lives by yelling about someone else’s! Is putting a child under the age of one in a forward facing carseat right? No; it’s been shown otherwise. But, how many have probably done it, are doing it everyday in America? My bet is that it’s more than just her. >:(

Melissa73 on February 13th, 2007

I’m not a fan of Britney Spears by any means and I would never let my children travel unsafely in a vehicle, but these very obvious non-stop attacks on her are getting really old. Not everyone can be perfect parents like we are….

nicole rich on February 13th, 2007

Well it also looks like Sean Preston’s belt is too lose as it is falling off his shoulder. WOW! She could use some help.

Lis on February 13th, 2007

Not only is Jayden not in right for a 4 month old but look at SP. His sraps are hanging off the shoulders. He is barley strapped in. The straps should be snug on his shoulders and the clip in the middle should be in the center of his chest. I really wish someone would help this woman learn. This is so dangerous.

Sara on February 13th, 2007

How sad.

Layla & Bean's Mommy on February 13th, 2007

I’m sorry but she is an idiot. Evan if she didn’t know about car seat safety with SP she DEFINITELY knows now and there is no excuse for this. It is obvious that she does not care about her child’s safety as much as she cares about shoving the fact that she can do whatever she wants in people’s faces.

This just proves just because you can have kids doesn’t mean you should. She doesn’t deserve them if she doesn’t want to be a responsible and caring parent.

Virginia on February 13th, 2007

I agree with you CBB. It’s a matter of opinion or taste if Maddox should have highlights or not, but child car safety is serious.
Britney and those around her should care enough about those boys to protect them always.
I know people get deffensive about Britney and it’s sad that she is bashed so much but pointing this out is not just nit picking.

Please Britney, we hear it all the time that these boys are ‘your world’ so take care of them. Better safe than sorry with your precious little babies. I mean, just look at Jayden’s sweet little foot. Wouldn’t you want to protect him from any and all harm?

Ashley on February 13th, 2007

Come on Britney! What is wrong with you? Just because there are cameras in your face is no excuse to have your children be unsafe. Even more, it looks like it is raining- not great driving conditions- they should be buckled in more safely.

joy on February 13th, 2007

all I can say is atleast both boys are in carseats…but what I don’t get is why she is so quick to cover up Jayden all the time but Sean was and still is never covered up by the paparazzi.

I don’t agree that he should be in that carseat but back years ago there were no carseat laws. My mom said by the time I was 2 I was in a seatbelt….granted today it is the law but I say I’d rather see him in a carseat then on her lap.

roxi on February 13th, 2007

In Romania a few mothers are using a carseat and they are just holding the baby in their arms. For me its a little weird how all of you are thinking about all these little details when in other coutries the kids don’t have food to eat and clothes to wear. American people must be very spoiled

toni on February 13th, 2007

Give Britney some slack, she doing the best she can. I hope child protection services is not called on her. The children are taken care by nannies and her mother. She not starving her children. Her children will never do with out anything.

Principesa on February 13th, 2007

Is anyone genuinely surprised??

Jay on February 13th, 2007

Yeah Brit might have made other mistakes but whos to say that that car was moving? If it’s not moving and she sorted the problem before they set off then whats the problem? She’s new to all this. She’s on her own with two beautiful little boys. Give her a break.

melanie on February 13th, 2007

Yes, the kids should be in properly installed carseats. I totally agree. I don’t agree, however, with the posting of these pictures. They are invasive and she seems to be sheilding the baby from the camera. It must be scary for Sean to have photogs flashing bulbs in his face when he’s just trying to enjoy his bottle.

maisy on February 13th, 2007

What’s so hard about this? What does this girl not get about car seats? Ignorant, sad, and pathetic!

Alicia A. on February 13th, 2007

Instead of crucifying Britney with every move she makes, we should be praying for that girl.We all know she isn’t on the right track so instead of standing by and saying “Oh my God, she is so stupid!”, we should be helping her to become a better person. I know by looking down at her we make ourselves feel better about our life but that’s not the way to go either.

eBirdie on February 13th, 2007

While I am not a fan – at all – of Britney’s parenting and while I do think car safety is very important, I’m curious about the rear-facing thing being a recommendation only, as opposed to being law. If it is a law, then surely it is enforceable, even in the case of a celebrity parent. If it’s simply a recommendation – like not letting your infant sleep in your bed and all that – then her choosing not to follow the recommendation does not necessarily make her mother-from-hell (probably some of the other choices she’s made do…). Can someone tell me if the rear-facing thing is, in fact, a law? As far as the llose straps thing, I notiuce a dark band over SP’s shoulder and over his arm. Could one be a stripe on his jacket and one be the strap? It’s hard to tell which is which and the one on his shoulder could, in fact, be the strap. Maybe not, but let’s not jump to conclusions.

Note from Danielle: I am not sure about the exact letter of the law, but I don’t understand why she wouldn’t follow the official recommendation of the largest pediatric association and official car safety administration. They make these recommendations because they are the necessary to keep your child safe in a car. I am not required by law to have my daughter seen by a pediatrician to oversee her health, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t do it.

eBirdie on February 13th, 2007

Oh, I see in another photo that SP’s strap IS clearly loose. The first one I looked at wasn’t as clear.

Keis on February 13th, 2007

Maybe he does weigh 20 lbs?

PSB on February 13th, 2007

She is a HOT MESS! How many times does she have to get burned before she decides to strap those kids in properly? Why can’t she just get it together already?

It bothers me so much, because there are tons of people with fertility problems who would love to have kids and would actually spend time with them and look after their safety. It’s really a shame that you don’t have to file for a license before you’re allowed to have kids.

Spiff on February 13th, 2007

Roxi…

How are American children “spoiled” because people are concerned that they are strapped properly into carseats? It is the law here and should be followed by everyone for safety reasons.

I also don’t think that caring about the safety of children in cars somehow negates caring for children around the world who don’t have food or clothes. The two things have NOTHING to do with each other!

My daughter is always strapped into her carseat, yet I do everything I can to help others who aren’t as fortunate…

Wendy on February 13th, 2007

Leave it to ole’ Brit to put things in perspective. Maddox’s hair, Ryder’s long hair are nothing to get worked up about. Their hair styles aren’t putting them in danger. Angelina and Gwen calling their babies blobs aren’t putting their kids in danger. Now Brit and her lack of knowledge or caring about the proper use of a car seat could potentially kill. I vow never to complain about the little things again.

Naughty Cal on February 13th, 2007

If it was anyone else, would there even be this controversy? When Ryan Phillippe took Deacon out on a bike with no helmet, nobody said a word.

Note from Sarah, CBB News Editor: We did, when we posted the pic! http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2006/03/ryan_and_deacon.html

Tam on February 13th, 2007

I feel very sorry for Britney. It seems like every little thing she does is blasted in the media within a matter of minutes. I think she had her kids way too young. She should have waited until she got all her partying out of her system. I do think this is an important issue to discuss but I also think the media needs to calm down a bit.

Trish on February 13th, 2007

Not only are her children improperly restrained, Britney is not wearing a seat belt and would become a projectile in an accident and could injure her children. Also, Jayden does not look like he is wearing any socks and it is freezing in NYC.

Roxana on February 13th, 2007

I feel sorry for all of you who enjoy insulting Britney. YOU DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TO JUDGE HER !!! Sorry but I really don’t understand how some people just sit at their computer and begin to say horrible things about her. She didnt do anything bad to you to insult her like this. You call her a bad mother but how about all the parents who kill their kids or who maltreat them ? You judge her for the naked pics but what about the naked pics with Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow … they were in a worse position a few years ago. Not to mention all the celebrities who appear naked in movies and I dont care if its just a role … in the end its the same thing. You call her white trash just because you see a pic with her smoking but what about other celebrities who smoke and have kids like Kate Hudson, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman etc …

sorry for my english, I hope you get my point

P Dawn on February 13th, 2007

I totally disagree with those who say we should “give her a break she is doing the best she can.” If this is her best, then those kids need to be taken away right now! She is not a brand new mother any more, and she should have learned something by now, especially about car saftey! There is no excuse for this kind of behavior! I think it is time the authorities step in and take control of those kids before it is too late!

yogadaisy on February 13th, 2007

Are you kidding me, cut her some slack?? She’s a new mother??

Who will cut those boys some slack when they are injured or killed in a car accident because their mother was too preoccupied with partying and puking in cars to learn how to keep them safe?

Give me a break! Britney sucks as a Mom. She clearly is more interested in abusing herself than taking care of her kids.

Will anyone be surprised when she self-destructs? I feel so bad for her children.

leave her alone on February 13th, 2007

you pathetic soccer moms need to get off of your soap boxes. she’s a young mom dealing with a lot right now and those are small mistakes.

India on February 13th, 2007

You guys need to stop making a big friggin deal out of single thing Britney does. It’s not healthy. You guys act like the woman has committed murder. Give it a flippin rest already, and stop picking on her so much for Christ sakes.

There are parents out there who beat their kids, and put them up for adoption just because they don’t want to deal with the responsiblity of being a parent. Give Britney a break, get a life, and maybe you wouldn’t have to worry, and talk about what she does 24/7.

AugustLily on February 13th, 2007

She’s not exactly new at this anymore. She has two children, including one who’s over a year old. I would think that by now she would be educated on how to properly secure her children in a car seat. If she’s still that uneducated on the safety of her children it’s her job as a RESPONISBLE parent to educate herself on child safety. What I find even more unfortunate is that not only is Britney incredibly ignorant when it comes to raising children, but nobody close to her bothers to inform her on her parenting mistakes. That certainly says a lot about the people around her as well if nobody is bothering to help her correct her mistakes.

Josie K on February 13th, 2007

Maybe when she’s interviewed about this incident, she’ll just refer to her comment when she was interviewed by Matt Lauer. She’ll just say, “We’re “country.” “I always used to ride in my daddy’s lap or without a car seat when I was growing up.” Sure, growing up, a lot of us didn’t have car seats, the rules are different now. Obey them Britney!

Kat on February 13th, 2007

in the US, cars go at horribly fast speeds and children are in cars a lot more, so there is so much more risk.
the number one killer of children is car crashes.

properly restraining our children is the best protection we can offer them from this threat.

it’s bad enough she got rid of her britax Marathon (which holds children longer in the 5-point harness than any of the other seats she’s used) because they didn’t support her putting SP ff before 1yr and 22lbs

Grossly misusing carseats is even worse.

they can’t protect a child when they aren’t installed so tightly they don’t move more than 1″ in any direction at the beltpath and then top tethered so they don’t move at the top when ff.

the straps should be so tight that you can pinch no slack at the collar bone and over the hip bones… and the chest clip should be at the armpits.
rf, straps should come from below the shoulder

forward facing, they should be above the shoulder

and, with the seats she has, the final headrest position is for BOOSTER ONLY use (you can find this stamped on the back right next to the left hand side (when facing it) of the slot… it’s the same color as the seat plastic, so can be hard to read)

Melissa73 on February 13th, 2007

I guess if you disagree with the site owner, your comment isn’t posted. What a well-balanced site….
(snort)

I definitely won’t be back.

Carol on February 13th, 2007

I disagree with the comment about how Britney is ‘new’ to motherhood. Bull cookies! She’s had time to learn about car seats and lots of other things. Being a parent is mostly about common sense. I agree with the person who posted that Britney is doing whatever she wants to do just because she can. I hope someone steps in and straightens her out. Where is Britney’s mom? Why isn’t she raising a fuss about this, these are her grandsons!

You know, if (God forbid) these children are hurt in a car accident and they’re not strapped in properly, Brit will be first one to say ‘she’s sorry’.

Lauren on February 13th, 2007

Roxi, excuse my language, but wtf?? You are going to sit there with a straight face and insinuate that people shouldn’t be concerned for these childrens’ well being just because there are starving, less fortunate children around the world? I guess these babies don’t matter because they’re American, huh? So if they got into a car accident and were seriously injured, paralyzed, or even killed, it wouldn’t matter because they were clothed and fed for the short time they lived. God…
And to answer your question-if you consider Americans who worry about one another’s and children’s well-being spoiled, then yes, we are. And proud of it.

Ashley J on February 13th, 2007

Come on guys, she’s still a new mom, hasn’t been one for much over a year. She’s young. I’m sure that every single mother here has made some kind of mistake that is frowned upon. Yes, I agree, those kids should be in the proper positions for car seats, and strapped in securely, but is there actual video proof that she didn’t fix this before they took off?

Its - a - me... Mario.... on February 13th, 2007

Jay – I am going to have to disagree with you. Britney IS NOT NEW to all this! She was already had one child and alot of critisism with the way she drove with Sean P. on her lap and so forth. She NEEDS TO LEARN FROM HER MISTAKES! Obviously she hasn’t done so. More than likely never will. It make just take one her kids flying out of the window – because she didn’t have them in their carseats correctly – to learn. I hope that never happens. But, this ignorant twit is NOT above everyone else. She needs to learn that the kids come first and needs to do everything right. Esp. when her kids are in the car (seat).

Carole Ann Schmidt on February 13th, 2007

I think the whole car seat safety thing is WAY overblown. The car seat lobby just keeps pressing legislators for ridiculous car seat restrictions.

Read “freakonomics”. Shows how car seats really don’t make a difference.

The only reason I comply is so that I don’t get thrown in jail. But I think car seats are a really ridiculous invention.

Take me back to the time when we were kids and we could actually take a family vacation without being in “restraint system”.

IMHO, it should be the parent’s choice whether or not to restrain their child in a car seat.

-Lauren- on February 13th, 2007

Didn’t she do the same with Sean? In the convertible?

Babies are much more protected when the car seat is rear facing. I believe the limits on most convertible car seats are 30 pounds for rear facing. I think she should keep him rear facing at least until he is one. He’s only five months!

Heather on February 13th, 2007

Toni, I do not agree with your statement that Britney is doing the best she can. Sure, we don’t know exactly what kind of mother she really is, but from what I can tell, her children are not her first priority. I think her career and parting are right now. I don’t know why she rushed to become a mother if she wasn’t ready.

Ali on February 13th, 2007

Jay — she is NOT new to this. She’s on her second kid. Keeping infants rear-facing is common knowledge. I had my first son at age 20 and I knew before he was even born how to properly use the carseat. She is no longer a “new” mommy and being “on her own” is definitely not an excuse either.

LaMama on February 13th, 2007

There are some definite screws loose. Being young and on your own are not excuses for poor parenting. Period.

Looking at today’s picture with Jennifer Garner and Violet and I am AMAZED at the difference in parenting styles.

Lorus on February 13th, 2007

Sigh.

Jayden’s neck will break if they get into a crash. The bones around the spinal cord do not solidify until over 12 months of age. This is why you need to keep your baby rearfacing until they reach the limits of their convertible seat.
Sean Preston will fly out of his car seat in a crash because his straps are so loose (hanging off his shoulders). He will become a projectile and not only could he die but he could kill others in the car as well.

Yes, this is very graphic but hopefully someone will learn from this. You’d think that she would have learned her lesson from all the car seat drama she had with SP.

To all those who say “I was never in a car seat and turned out fine.” This is because you weren’t in a crash. The babies/children who were are NOT HERE to tell their stories. My daughter’s father was in a crash as a baby while his mother was holding him. He was EXTREMELY lucky and “only” ended up with a HUGE gash along his forehead. He still has a very thick 2 inch scar from this to this day.

So many people (and I believe Britney falls into this catergory) think “that’s good enough” when it isn’t. These is your most precious possessions so please keep them safe. Your children RELY on you to to this.

Lilybett on February 13th, 2007

If you read through the comments on the TMZ site, one of the posters says they’re a highway patrol officer of some kind and that technically it’s not illegal to have the baby facing that way. They mentioned something about as long as they can hold their head up, it’s considered okay with law enforcement. I’m not really up on US road safety laws though. Recommendations are great and all, and most people try to follow them, but if she hasn’t broken the law, should everyone be ragging on her about it?

I’m actually more concerned that I just went through an old biology text book and some of the babies with foetal alcohol syndrome have similar facial features to little SP.

Kori on February 13th, 2007

I am hoping that this car seat belonged to the cab company or something and it was already installed that way. A LOT of people do this when the child reaches the weight limit but not the age limit. But the point of the age limit is the development of the spinal and neck strength. Ah well, better than a friend of mine who- when she visits home from FLorida- doesn’t use a carseat at ALL! =(

Mary on February 13th, 2007

I also dont get all this bashing her for this.. even if is the second time.. is not the end of the world. What I dont get is why she hides the baby. It looks like celebrities negociate with magazines to have exclusive pictures and any pap photos will bring the price down.

Autumn on February 13th, 2007

I agree with joy and roxi’s comments.

Perhaps her sons are buckled in ‘wrong’, but ye who is perfect 100% of the time (esp. w/little ones that age) shall cast the first stone of criticism.

Yes there are bigger things to worry about in the world than the safety of Britney’s two sons.

Dawn on February 13th, 2007

You all criticize Britney for not buckling her sons in their carseats the right way, but put yourself in her shoes.

How would you like to try fastening your kids in their seats while 50 million paps crowd around you, pushing to take pics of you and your kids?

If that was me, I’d stuff the kids in the car however I could and tell my husband or driver or whoever to just “Go go go!”

Anne on February 13th, 2007

“In Romania a few mothers are using a carseat and they are just holding the baby in their arms. For me its a little weird how all of you are thinking about all these little details when in other coutries the kids don’t have food to eat and clothes to wear. American people must be very spoiled ”

In response to this commment by Roxi, I would like to say that I sincerely hope no woman who considers carseat safety a “little detail” ever considers having children. While I understand there are women and families in some parts of the world who can geniunely not afford these things and lack resources or education on how to use them, Britney Spears has more than enough money for a proper carseat. She should also have the good sense to read the instruction manual. Those two boys have no way to insure their own safety, and it is a disgusting show of irresponsibility for her to continue being so careless with them.

Bel on February 13th, 2007

Um, providing NECESSARY safety equipment for your child is not spoiling them Roxi. This is by far one of the craziest statements I’ve ever read.

Sue on February 13th, 2007

i know she uses this excuse all the time, (and before i continue let me say that i am most definitely NOT a Britney fan) but maybe they stuck the kids in there and tried to make a quick getaway because they were being hounded by lots of shouting men with flashing cameras.

Having said that, as a reader who doesn’t have children, I appreciate learning all this stuff before I have any, so big up to CBB.

Lastly, doesn’t JJ have a cute little foot?

Amy on February 13th, 2007

Britney rides in so many different vehicles and I hardly doubt that she is the one out in the vehicle installing the carseats prior to getting in (I just can’t picture it) and I’m sure she hasn’t taken the time to read the instructions either (why would you if you weren’t the one installing it). I’m sure she cares about her boys but unfortanetly carseat safety isn’t her strong point…but its not for alot of other people either…that’s why 85% of carseats are installed/used incorrectly. I hope she gets it figured out for her boys sake.

K on February 13th, 2007

Very sad to think that she doesn’t take car safety seriously. If she saw what happens in accidents when children are not safely strapped in, she would (I hope) have a different decision.
Very sad, very sad that she doesn’t care enough to keep her kids safe!!!

Kris on February 13th, 2007

Who gives a fuck?

Patty on February 13th, 2007

I posted this on my website earlier today and had someone email me saying “If they were in a wreck, the baby could be badly hurt regardless of which way it’s facing. It would be in a wreck”.

People never cease to amaze me.

Katie on February 13th, 2007

The only thing securing SP in his car seat is actually the chest clip. He is not buckled into his seat!! The straps on his car seat would be above his shoulder going down his midline towards the lower portion of the seat. Sadly, the chest clip is only a pre crash positioner!!!!! It is designed to shatter upon impact and position the harness in the event of a collision. If SP were to get in an accident with that seat he would be ejected from his car seat and suffer massive trauma.

Layla & Bean's Mommy on February 13th, 2007

Jay: Maybe the car was not moving at the time but unless she unstrapped the car seat and reinstalled it in the correct way before the car started moving (Do you doubt this is very unlikely?) then she is still wrong and she DOES know better! There was BIG press over this same issue when she did it with SP. She is just plain stupid and doesn’t seem to care.

roxi: A child’s safety has nothing to do with being spoiled. I would spend my last dime to keep my child safe in every way possible. I’m sorry other countries cannot afford car seats and other essentials but it doesn’t make it any less of a necessity for people in this country.

Abby on February 13th, 2007

The idea of rear-facing seats is a recommendation, not a ruling or a law, so none of us should feel so free to pass judgment.

The examples CBB gives of not wearing seat belts and unstrapped car seats are completely different.

Layla & Bean's Mommy on February 13th, 2007

Oh, I also wanted to add that being young and “new to all this” has nothing to do with it. I am 24 (younger than Britney) and about to give birth to my second child. My daughter was born a month after Britney had SP. I knew that a child needed to be in a car seat long before I ever got pregnant and I didn’t have the benefit of nannies or hiring someone to teach me what to do. Not evan my mom.

If I can do it then so can she. She shouldn’t get special sympathy for being a celebrity. Other celebrities seem to be just fine. If they can why can’t she? She is not special, just stupid and selfish IMO.

Becky's Daughter on February 13th, 2007

These photos are bringing tears to my eyes. Child safety seats are not for “spoiled” Americans! They are for safety! The safety of babies and small children. While at one point in history car seats were unheard of, guess what?…so were vaccinations.

I am not a statistician (only took 2 courses in college) so I have no idea how many lives have been saved/injuries prevented because of child safety seat usage. Nor do I know the equation to figure it out. But I’m sure that if more children were dying with them than without, someone would have debunked the idea of carseats by now.

momof2girlies on February 13th, 2007

I agree with you Jay…who’s to say that she isn’t waiting for help to properly install Jaydens seat and then buckle up Sean? I will give her the benefit of doubt, she never gets cut any slack! Mind you, she is on the phone, maybe calling for help??? Sad we NEVER get the full story!

MommyX1 on February 13th, 2007

Dear lord. I actually don’t think I can handle hearing any more about her mistakes with carseats. Like, YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME. She is a complete idiot. Honest to god. Wtf is wrong with her? Someone should really step in and do something about this. What a trainwreck.

MommyX1 on February 13th, 2007

I just wanted to add, how can some of you sit there and say “give her a break!” Are you KIDDING ME? There’s no break to be had. She has already seriously messed up 3 times. 3!!!!! Putting in a carseat properly is NOT rocket science. She absolutely should not be in charge of her children if she cannot even put them in their car seats properly for god’s sakes. Not only that, but she has advisors and the public to steer her in the right direction, and she still manages to mess up so badly. Absolutely horrific.

Lauren22 on February 13th, 2007

Jay:

You’re kidding, right? She’s new to this? She’s on her own with 2 kids? SO FREAKING WHAT! I knew how to stap my childrens carseats in BEFORE they were born!!! Britney has NO excuse!

Roxi:

This has nothing to do with America being spoiled. We have LAWS put in place for car seats and seat belts for a reason….TO SAVE LIVES. Who gives a flying you know what about other countries!!!!

Shannon on February 13th, 2007

She’s doing the best she can? A lot of people are doing the best they can, and still strap their babies into car seats the correct way. Where I love (B.C.) there are 675 car accidents a day, so it’s not about being spoiled, it’s about being safe, IMO.

Janet on February 13th, 2007

Before you point the finger at someone else, first point the finger at yourself. Give Britney a break. Mothers, parents make mistakes EVERYDAY. EVERYDAY. Is she perfect? NO. Are you perfect? NO. Am I perfect? No way. Yes, I know, I know, SAFETY FIRST. Yes, very true…and I’m sure more than a hundred people will correct her. Please, everyone, give her a break and any other parent a break. The thing is that Britney gets CAUGHT with cameras. I’m sure you or I would have a long list of mistakes caught on camera if we were celebrities too. Don’t worry…she’ll correct this mistakes. Now lets focus on those children who don’t even have car seats.

ang on February 13th, 2007

i don’t think they’re moving. brit’s not strapped in either. maybe they’re just waiting to go or maybe someone else strapped sean preston in?

Laura on February 13th, 2007

I don’t think this screw up is Britney’s fault. Most likely Britney is using a car service,i.e. a hired car and driver,my guess is that Britney asked that the car be equipped with car seats and the service installed the seat incorrectly.

Quote following the Consumer Reports car seat test fiasco;

” Rhonda Parker, project coordinator for the Utah Highway Safety Office…”We have the statistics to prove over and over again that car seats work even in times when they are not installed properly,” she said. “

Lets just be thankful that little SP and JJ are in carseats at all.

Missy on February 13th, 2007

Besides the forward-facing debacle (which I agree with most posters, is a no-brainer — it’s wrong, wrong, wrong to have the kid forward-facing until they are one-year-old), the Mommy in me just cringed when I saw that tiny little foot poking out from under a jacket. It is the middle of winter…and it is COLD in NYC right now. Who would take their baby out in this weather without some socks or some booties on???? I just wanted to reach through my computer monitor and hold his little tootsies in my hand to make them warm. Poor baby.

Arizona on February 13th, 2007

“You judge her for the naked pics but what about the naked pics with Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow … they were in a worse position a few years ago.”
Posted by: Roxana at Feb 13, 2007 3:51:11 PM

Roxana,
Unlike Britney, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow were on private property when they were illegally filmed naked. Unlike Britney it didn’t take them THREE times being caught on film to figure out that paparazzi are unethical and it’s best to keep their private parts covered when outside. Unlike Britney, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow were caught in their all-together BEFORE they had children with their respective partners. Unlike Britney, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow aren’t caught clubbing at all hours of the night, wearing borrowed underwear from strippers, and puking in the back seat of limos. Unlike Britney, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow who have made their own share of parenting mistakes, don’t continually make the same ones over and over again. Brad Pitt was chewed out for riding a bicycle with Zahara without a helmut and the next time we saw pictures of Brad on a bicycle with his children, he had learned his lesson. I don’t think anyone expects Britney or any other parent to be perfect but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect them not to make the same mistake, regarding their child’s safety over and over again.

esperanza on February 13th, 2007

I have to ask, why are people so worked up over someone elses kids? Yes she makes mistakes but its not like insulting her will change that. If she’s breaking the law then let the law reprimand her.

J on February 13th, 2007

CPS and Team Federline is all I’ve gotta say…Oh and poor kids!!!

Heather on February 13th, 2007

Still it’s only a recommendation, not a law. It’s a recommendation that I should breast feed my child (when I have one), eat healthier, exercise more and stop smoking too (if I did smoke). I guess I would be an all-round bad person then! I just think we are being a bit to critical. It’s her child and wouldn’t we all hate it if everyone was critizing us on everything we do as parents? I think we would.

J.M. on February 13th, 2007

I am not fan what so ever of Britney and can’t believe I’d spend time defending her. But her life is under a microscope. This could be ANY parent at ANY moment. The only thing is Britney is being caught doing it. I sadly see children everyday while I’m out not in safety seats. Infants in the front seats on someone’s lap, toddlers jumping around in the backseats. Yet because a camera isn’t following them they are not caught nor criticized. I do agree that SP and JJ need to be better taken care of but I don’t think either one are in extreme danger.

melanie on February 13th, 2007

I thought this was a site for enjoying celebrity babies and appreciating them. From the comments, no one really cares about the welfare of those babies- people just want to talk badly about their mom. It’s ugly and I suggest you take a long look in the mirror the next time you say terrible things about a person- think about what kind of person you must be to do that. You can hide behind your computer and pretend to be perfect, Britney cannot hide anything. It’s not fair to her. And I feel terrible for little Sean, constantly being tormented by photographers. We do not need to see pictures of him inside the car.

Rashuna on February 14th, 2007

Sorry, but I’m a new mom and a young one (age 22) of a 3 mos boy and its no good excuse why the boys are not being in the car seat properly. I can’t see myself doing that to my son and I can’t believe she would have. I know she love the boys but Britney really need to get mind right and notice she in the pubilic eyes. i don’t like to judge but britney is putting an image out there on her own as a “bad” mom. there no one to blame but herself.

lorraine on February 14th, 2007

like who cares…about britney and her kids…her life her choices!

LaMama on February 14th, 2007

Someone made the comment that she probably just stuck them in the car because they were being hounded by paparazzi. Well, that’s one good reason why those kids SHOULD be secured properly.

Secondly, someone said that other mothers make mistakes everyday but their every move is not photographed like hers. Well, there’s another good reason why she should be EXTRA careful about her kids’ safety… BECAUSE she will be caught on film. Geez.

Personally, I hope K-Fed gets custody. Like him or not, I’ve never seen pictures of him being negligent with his kids.

I think Britney liked the IDEA of having kids, but she wasn’t prepared for the reality OR the commitment. My two kids are 18 months apart an it is ALOT of hard work… and I don’t have nannies to help. Lately, I’ve been thinking that the kids are an inconvenience to her lifestyle. Unfortunately, you can just put children away when you get tired of playing with them.

Aura on February 14th, 2007

I try not to ‘bash’ Britney, but at times, I wish she would just ask for help – If she’s not sure about something, she should pick up the phone and call her mother or a friend (Who is a parent) for advice. And at times, I wish she would just stay home for a while with her babies – She said she hadn’t been out in two years – Well, some parents only have a few dates a year without their kids. She needs to realise she is a very lucky person – She never has to worry about money or anything like that, and she should spend time working and looking after her kids. JMO. Sorry if I’ve offended anyone here.

jilliansmommy on February 14th, 2007

Wow sometimes these Britney boards get way out of hand. I don’t agree with the majority of what she does! I also don’t agree with judging a person based off a few pictures. We have no clue to what was going on in those pictures. Maybe she is a horrible mother and doesn’t follow simple car seat safety or maybe we are judging a situation we were not part of. How do we know that maybe the last time Sean was in that seat he had a coat on. How do we know that maybe they just put him in the seat for a moment to get situated and then plannned on tightening the straps? I know i’ve set on of my children in their seats before adjusting the straps just to have somewhere safe for them to sit while I get organized. How do we know that Jayden’s seat wasn’t unbuckled and then turned forward for Britney to pass to whoever was meeting her outside the car. How do we know that it was strapped? I know I’ve transported my children from one vehicle to another in their larger seats when they were too old for their infant carriers. How do we know that Jayden’s socks and maybe GASP shoes didn’t fall off. I know my childrens shoes have fallen off more times than I could ever count. Isn’t he in that age range where maybe GASP he took them off himself???? They were not driving in those pictures. Jayden’s seat looked too reclined to be forward facing. My honest feeling is that she unbuckled the seat to transport him, since they were being bombarded by the Paps. I know that it would be easier to shift him forwards first before passing him out of the car. I’ve seen other celebritys carring their children in toddler seats. We don’t know because we weren’t there! I think before we judge we need to know the whole story. This is coming from a Mother of three that is insanily anal about car safety. All three of my children are in Britax seats and my 18 month old is still happily rear facing. All of my seats have been installed by a safety seat inspector. Slacking on child safety is abuse to me. Judging before you know exactly what occured based off assumptions is putting way too much thought and energy into it! Instead of judging Britney and bad mouthing her, lets get up and go spend time with our children, instead of wasting precious time on somebody we don’t know!

Steffi Eulau on February 14th, 2007

I fully agree that children need to be in an appropriate car seat. In Germany you have to pay a fee if you put a small child forward-facing (until a certain age or weight). But what I absolutely don’t like is the way some of the comments are written. I’m not a fan of her but: “She’s so stupid…” “She’s a trainwreck” etc. is really mean.

What happed to the “If you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all”-rule??? Does it apply only for certain celebrities? In about every Britney post there are always people bashing her-I used to think very highly of the site and I read it for almost 3 years now but this is just sad…

tina on February 14th, 2007

oh jesus leave her alone!! so everyone else here is a perfect mother?? i am 25 with 3 kids would never knowly put my kids in danger, but mistakes are made mine just ain’t published everywhere!

Lauren on February 14th, 2007

I posted already, but I wanted to respond to some of the truly sick and disturbing comments I’ve read telling posters to “Leave Britney alone!” and declaring that seat belts and car seats are not needed with a story:

About 19 years ago, some family friends, including their 4-year-old son and 2-year-old son, smashed into a tree. While everyone in the car suffered serious injuries and had to be hospitalized for weeks (the 4-year-old has internal injuries resulting from the crash to this day), Danny, the 2-year-old’s, car seat malfunctioned when the car hit the tree. He was thrown from his car seat through the window and immediately put on life support at the hospital. Weeks later, still hospitalized themselves, our friends finally decided to take Danny off life support because he had become brain dead. While his brother is now about to graduate from a prestigious university with a bachelor’s and master’s degree and join a high-end business company, Danny isn’t here to share his brother’s and sisters’ accomplishments because one little accident took his life. That child DIED because his car seat failed him. That is nothing to be nonchalant about.

I really hope that this story makes people who were planning on posting in Britney’s favor think twice and extract apoligies from those blowing the safety of her two littles boys’ off. It doesn’t matter whose children they are-they are improperly strapped in to car seats in a vehicle that is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It doesn’t matter whether they are Britney’s kid’s or Joe Schmoe’s kids-they are in life threatening danger and need to be removed from that situation immediately. I hope Kevin Federline gets custody of those boys and takes them away from their pathetic excuse for a mother once and for all. People who display a gross neglect for car safety really should not be allowed to have children.

melissa on February 14th, 2007

I used to feel that the press and public were being unfair to Britney. I genuinely felt bad for her and thought everyone was being too hard on her. However, i dont feel that way anymore. I understand that she’s young and wants to party, im her age. The difference is i dont have any children. I know your life doesnt have to end when you have children but it does change, and she should have thought about that. If she wasnt ready to give up on all her partying, maybe she wasnt ready for children just yet. Just because she has nannies and her mom carrying for the boys doesnt make her partying any more right, they still need their mother. I hope she stops being so selfish soon, for the sake of those two precious little boys.

Megan on February 14th, 2007

Here are the laws:
http://www.inventiveparent.com/state-laws.htm

Britney is just sad. I don’t believe that she’s waiting for help to properly buckle in her children. It’s pretty clear they’re ready to go. Britney needs a new handler, one who has children and understands motherhood preferably and can get her to stop partying all the time and flashing the world, and start dealing properly with her children. If she has hired help with the children and THEY don’t know that these children are not properly restrained in their carseats, then Britney needs to hire some new help.

Autumn on February 14th, 2007

I think jilliansmommy probably has the story right. The paparazzi were crowding around Britney’s vehicle literally right after she’d climbed into her car. That image was only one millisecond of their trip to the airport.

Jayden could’ve lost his shoe & sock, Sean’s carseat straps could’ve been adjusted for a coat, then were too loose for when he was in it without one. They could’ve been in the process of fastening the kids in better, when Brit took a break and the paps snapped the pic.

(I know my friend Ange used to fasten her oldest son into the built in carseat in their old mini-van when he was Sean’s age because like Britney, Ange had two boys by that time and had to recycle her baby gear for #2. And I know Ange wasn’t the perfect mother, but she wasn’t caught on film.)

It’s probably stressful enough as it is loading two little boys, 16mo and 5mos. into a vehicle at the end of the day, let alone to do it with the added stress of a bunch of photographers crowding around you trying to get a pic of your youngest child.

The paparazzi then take what they think is the most controversal photo from the lot they shot and use that one to “tell the story” of the entire trip, selling it to the celeb gossip mags and sites.

Christina on February 14th, 2007

Roxi, there are carseat laws in the United States. It’s not “little details” to obey the law. Nor are people “spoiled” to obey the law and expect others to do the same.

Carseats are provided to those who cannot afford to purchase them. They aren’t reserved for the very rich. Everyone is expected to use them and obey the law.

There are many children in the States without food or clothing, too. Very few people have the money that Britney Spears does.

Melanie F. on February 14th, 2007

How many years has Britney been in the entertainment business? I do not agree with how paparazzi just make your every move outside of home a media spectacle but that is the price you have to pay for fame. She knew before having her children that going into public without the paparazzi hounding her was almost impossible. So common sense should have let her know that it was going to get worse with children.

Before the age of 25, I was married and had three children and I have never, ever, ever rode my children in their carseats
improperly. Yes the paparazzi was there to snap photos of her children, they could have snapped 7 million photos of my children before I put their lives in danger by not putting them in their car seats properly.

And as far as giving her a break celebs get breaks every single day and they are no better than you and I we are all tax paying citizens. I do think it’s great for parents to have “me” time but for the most part when you become a parent break time is over, you shouldn’t have had them if you didn’t know how to properly take care of them. And I would welcome any paparazzi into my house to see how many mistakes I make when it comes to parenting my children.

Steffi Eulau on February 14th, 2007

While I totally agree that a small child should be savely strapped in an appropriate car seat and position (in Germany you have to pay a fee if you don’t), I absolutely don’t like some of the comments here. “She’s stupid… and idiot…She’s a trainwreck” – man, this is just mean!

What happed to the “If you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all” rule? Does it only apply for certain celebrities? In every Britney post there is always some serious bashing going on. I read this site for almost 3 years now and I still think highly of it, but this is just sad…

Lorus on February 14th, 2007

If you clicked on the extended link to see more pictures you can see that JJ’s car seat was buckled into the car forward facing.

After all her car seat drama what better way to show “us” who hound her than to have someone walk out to the vehicle and take the time to properly install the seats before they bring the boys out.

With the paps hounding her to get pictures it’s even more of a reason to make sure your children are properly restrained. Look what happened to Diana because she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.

Erin on February 14th, 2007

How do we know they are in the process of driving? You can’t tell that from the pics..maybe they were waiting for someone and she had to check something with JJ. People are too quick to jump to conclusions and judge her. She’s lived a life in the spotlight and has been criticized for everything she has done. Imagine if that was you…think of all the things you have done, and wonder if someone snapped a photo of you, and you weren’t able to defend yourself…leave the girl alone.

Jen on February 14th, 2007

Car seat installation is very important. 2 years ago my family was in a very serious accident. We rolled in a Chevy Tahoe 3 times and both my husband and I were thrown from the car. However, my 1 1/2 year DD was safely secured in her car seat and did not have a scratch on her. I thank God everyday!! Accidents happen and you can never be too prepared. It’s not that hard to make sure your children a properly secure in their safety seats. It doesn’t make a difference to me if this is a celebrity or not. Accidents do not discriminate base upon celebrity status….

tink1217 on February 14th, 2007

once again lets all bash britney. i have been quick to say how astray she has been lately, i admit it. and i had always been a steadfast britney supporter. this just blows my mind! so many people are so quick to assume things!! nobody knows the situation except those that are there. when you assume things you make an ass out of u and me! anybody realize that?

IF Brit is misusing the car seat, then yes she needs someone to shake her and say DO IT RIGHT! BUT, we do not know for sure she is misusing it! I cringe everyday when I see stupid idiots driving down the interstate with small children who should be in car seats bouncing around their parents minivan like its a playground. I see women using their infant car seats in strollers wayyyy too much, even when baby is not sleeping, which was originally the intended use for the whole travel system thing (not to wake a sleeping infant). These people I see doing these things are not celebs and will probably never get caught even if I were to tell a cop myself! The only thing Brit is doing wrong in that picture is to be photographed. For all we know she turned the car seat around, tightened SP’s straps and they were on their way!

People…get a life!! Stope judging others and thinking you are so perfect!

momof2girlies on February 14th, 2007

I must say after reading ALL these posts…99% are negative! I know Britt has done some stupid things in the past…but haven’t we all? To assume her kids were in ANY danger is speculation! (and uncalled for) Shame on you all! I guess saying “a pictures worth a thousand words” is all to true, to bad it’s most likely false! I must say most ALL of you, including CBB, should be care to jump to conclusions. I understand the importance of carseat safety, my husband is a police officer, but this is just a few photos that were taken before (or after) their car ride, obviously the car is not moving. To “assume” she hasn’t learned her lesson is absurd!
I cannot express how this makes me SO angry. I am by no means a Britney fan. But PLEASE! Don’t jump to conclussions that this is an ALL bad situation!

momof2girlies on February 14th, 2007

Kudos to you Tink!
Saw your post after I wrote mine!

ADA on February 14th, 2007

This board is completely ridiculous. I think I’m going to stop reading comments on here because the judgemental and condescending attitudes on here make me feel ill.

Just because you people don’t like Britney doesn’t give you the right or make you entitled in any way to be such nasty people. You weren’t there, you don’t know what was going on, you don’t know what her life is like behind closed doors or what kind of mother she is. You people should know by now that the Paps only like to show the most controversial or ill-timed photographs. And yet you act like you’ve just seen Britney beating her babies or starving them to death. GIVE ME A BREAK.

Maybe some of you are concerned about the car seat situation (even though its perfectly obvious that the car is not moving), but did I seriously just see people complaining about her baby’s little foot??? Wow. What a new low. That baby has TWO blankets covering him and he is in an enclosed vehicle. I think he’ll live.

Britney could be a saint and people would still rag on her 99% of the time. No wonder she doesn’t care what people think anymore.

Ali on February 14th, 2007

As for the “he probably was in the seat before with a coat on” excuse — um, you aren’t supposed to put kids into carseats with thick coats on. It compromises the safety of the seat because clothing is compressed in an accident and they CAN come out of the straps because they’re too loose.

And sorry, but I don’t care if someone else installed the seats. It’s still her mistake that she didn’t care enough to fix them. I would never let someone else install my child’s carseat without myself watching them do it unless it was a carseat tech. The paps could follow me around 24/7 and you would never see me make a mistake with the carseat — because yes, my son is in it correctly EVERY SINGLE TIME. There are no excuses when it comes to carseat safety.

SY on February 14th, 2007

The sad thing is…her kids are buckled in wrong and a seat is facing the wrong way. Murphy’s Law tells me that nothing will happen to those kids, it’s always the parents who try to do things the “right” way that have tragedy occur.

esperanza on February 14th, 2007

why do people say they don’t like to judge but then go on to do so? and how can you say you hope k-fed gets cutody, is it really any of your bussiness who gets custody of their children? like i said before, yes she’s wrong, but insulting her is not going to change anything.

Joy on February 14th, 2007

http://www.toptensources.com/topten/Jayden-James-Federline/

More Photos of the kids and you can see in that one Sean doesn’t have his harness chest clip in the right place its too low. Pluse he is in the front a big no no in car seats.

I have three in carseats I take the time to do it right everytime. I had kids that close in age and mine where always buckled right.

Liz on February 15th, 2007

Jen, if you got thrown from the car does that mean you weren’t wearing a seat belt? I hope you wear one now. They save lives, and your daughter needs her mom around.

Heavenly_hibiscus on February 15th, 2007

lol

That photo is just SAD. Britneys “oh, the joys of motherhood” expression, SPs “please save me” expression, JJs ‘foot’…

Why is JJ still hidden? Next they will all be wearing Spiderman masks. Hopefully Britney will wear hers on her crotch.

Steffi Eulau on February 15th, 2007

While I totally agree that a small child should be savely strapped in an appropriate car seat and position (in Germany you have to pay a fee if you don’t), I absolutely don’t like some of the comments here. “She’s stupid… and idiot…She’s a trainwreck” – this is just mean!

What happed to the “If you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all” rule? Does it only apply for certain celebrities? In every Britney post there is always some serious bashing going on. I read this site for almost 3 years now and I still think highly of it, but this is just sad…

DWS on February 15th, 2007

Ok, Britney isn’t a new Mom! I have a 9 month old and I have the common sense to use a carseat correctly! That is something I have been paranoid of from the beginning!!! Too often you hear of children dying in car accidents because of improperly installed carseats.She should know better. And as far as the loose straps…it’s not difficult to tighten them up if you need to. She should spend less time partying and more time making sure her boys are safe.

And yes, when we were younger we didn’t use carseats like now, but there was alot less traffic than there is now. And in foreign countries pediatric care isn’t used on a regular basis either, but that doesn’t mean that I am going to ignore the importance of that either.

brenna on February 15th, 2007

I find it interesting that people are saying at least they are in carseats or when I was a child there were no car seat or seatbelt laws. There are laws for a reason now. Cars are larger, drivers are more aggresive and it saves lives plan and simple. Being spoiled for putting your child in a car seat is insulting! My father owns a funeral home and the minute you see a dead baby because of a careless parent will change your world. When you see this then tell me how not serious this is.

Ada on February 15th, 2007

Danielle, do you find it fair not to post comments simply because you don’t agree with them?

My post yesterday was no different than many of these in terms of strong opinion, and certainly no ruder. And yet you didn’t post it.

Juliets on February 16th, 2007

I have always been a Brit fan. Although I don’t agree with things she’s been doing lately, I still stand by her. The Peds Association has a lot of “recomendations” that they want people to follow. Doesn’t mean they do. Like, they say a baby should NOT start solids until they are 6 months, NOT before. But, lots of parents do. If Jayden was in an infant seat, this would be a diff story. But hes not. I own an infant seat, so my 6 months old is in it rear facing. I have no idea how the 3 in one seats work. I thought they could go either way, but again, I don’t know. As for Sean, its very hard to tell if that is a car seat strap or something else. My sons straps were never that thick, but I didn’t own a seat like that, so who knows. I’m sure with all the people around her, she would have somenoe telling her to change it if it were a big thing. If not, then she needs new people. If she knows that the kids should be in rear facing or whatever, then shame on her. We don’t know the whole story, so why condemn her if we don’t know the facts. It didn’t look like they were moving, so maybe she was just waiting and fixed things after, if there was something to fix. I’m not jusitfying her behaviour if it is in fact wrong, but I am saying that we shouldn’t jump to conclusions here.

Juliets on February 16th, 2007

I had to add after going back and reading some more posts. The MAJORITY (I don’t remember exact numbers) of car seats AREN”T used correctly. Just becuase you have that child IN one and you THINK they are in correctly and that child will be safe, doesn’t mean they are. There is a video on youtube of a mother whos son was in a car seat and they were in an accident and the child was ejected and died. Unless you go and get it checked out you cannot say you are doing things right either.

Andie on February 16th, 2007

Tink1217, what’s wrong with the infant carseat in the stoller when the baby is sleeping?? Is it not safe? I’ve never heard this is wrong, but would like to know if it is?

Danielle, CBB Publisher on February 16th, 2007

Andie, Tink is talking about people using the infant car seat with a stroller when the baby is awake, not when they are sleeping. I know many people who, for the first few months of their baby’s life, used as their stroller an infant car seat and a Snap n Go frame.

Young infants should not spend so much time curled up like they do in car seats. Extended periods of sitting upright can hinder spinal development in young babies. The best position for them for correct neck and spinal development is for them to be lying flat on their backs, which is why strollers with bassinet attachments or full recline are great. It’s one of the reasons my husband and I decided to get a Bugaboo Frog.

Mothering magazine quotes Dr. Jeanne Ohm, executive coordinator of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www.icpa4kids.com). According to the doctor, many infants in strollers or car seats constantly tilt their heads to one side or the other. “That’s a good indication that their upper cervical spine is out of alignment,” says Ohm. Short periods spent in a car seat are fine, but “keeping them in that position where it’s easiest for their head just to fall off to the side—that leads to further spinal stress later on in life.”

However, I should point out that for babies with acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), doctors actually recommend that infants spend more time in an upright position so gravity can work its magic, keeping the stomch acids down, lessening the distress on the baby.

Andie on February 16th, 2007

Oh, I see, thanks for the info.. I did not know that. My pediatrician (sp) never said anything to me about that when my son was young (he is 5 now) and I wish that he would of after learning this! Luckily, there isn’t anything wrong with him, but I won’t make the same mistake with the next baby!