Sunshine Kids Radian65 Holds up Under Collapsed Parking Sructure

Sunshine Kids' Radian65 car seat proves it won't crack under pressure
-- Kids Today, 7/9/2009 12:36:00 PM

SUMNER, Wash. – Last week's freak collapse of the five-story Centergy parking deck in Midtown Atlanta left onlookers, bystanders and victims alike stricken with awe as it was revealed that not a single person was harmed in the crumble that damaged or destroyed a total of 38 vehicles.

But for Sarah Maglione, whose vehicle was among those destroyed, the spectacle had only just begun. Her SUV was parked on the structure's second level when the incident occurred; it was the 30th vehicle pulled from the wreckage.

"I had three floors of a parking garage collapse on top of my car," Maglione said. "It is flattened beyond belief."

The particular that astounded her further: the fact that her child's car seat, a Sunshine Kids Radian65 positioned on the passenger side of the back seat in her SUV, completely withstood the force of the collapse and upheld its section of the car, as well, according to a press release from Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products.

"Amazing," Maglione said in the release.

"That thing did not bend an inch," referring to her Radian65 car seat. "They are built using steel alloy frames, and I always heard they were the strongest. Now I know it."

Radian, by Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products, is constructed with an exclusive steel alloy frame for superior impact protection. Seven-inch-deep, high-impact-grade engineered sidewalls reinforced with EPS foam provide superior side impact protection, absorb crash energy and protect the child from intrusions making it the strongest car seat available, according to the company. Radian is a convertible car seat built to protect children between 5 and 65 pounds.
Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products manufactures more than 80 juvenile products, including car seats, storage solutions, and related travel and stroller accessories, designed to facilitate today's on-the-go family lifestyle and assure the maximum in safety protection.For the complete story on the collapse, click here.
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Wow! That is the first thought when I read the article below. I knew that the Radian65 was a very strong car seat but know I am positive. Last week a parking structure in Atlanta collapsed and one vehicle, under 3 floors, was crushed except for where the car seat was placed in the vehicle.

If you are need a new car seat immediately don't hesitate. If you can wait a week, the following Sunshine Kids Car Seats will be on sale at Goore's beginning Friday, July 17th through Sunday, August 2nd.

Radian65 Regularly $219.99 Goore’s Sale Price $189.99
Radian80 Regularly $249.99 Goore’s Sale Price $219.99
RadianXT Regularly $279.99 Goore’s Sale Price $249.99
Monterey Regularly $139.99 Goore’s Sale Price $119.99

Richard Goore
Goore's for Babies to Teens

Elmo, Care Bears, The Hungry Caterpillar & Jeep all get recalled by CPSC

Some of your favorite childhood characters and outdoor themed products were recalled yesterday, July 8, 2009 when Kolcraft announced a recall of about 1 million play yards. Many of the units effected were licensed models under loved characters names such as Sesame Street, Care Bears, and Jeep. Others include the Travelin Tot and Contours models from Kolcraft.

Goore's did not sell any of these units but if you have one or know someone who does, please share this information to ensure the safety of those using these units. Read below for more information.

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2009
Release # 09-265
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 594-4208
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kolcraft Media Contact: (202) 289-2001
Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kolcraft, Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards
Units: About 1 million
Distributor: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard: The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 347 reports of sides of the play yard collapsing unexpectedly, resulting in 21 injuries to young children, including bumps, scrapes, bruises and one concussion.
Description: This recall involves the Kolcraft Travelin' Tot play yards, as well as other similar play yards manufactured for Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bare and Eric Carle, with model numbers listed below. Some of the units have a bassinet and/or changing table. Some models have a mobile, vibrating unit or a parent organizer. Model numbers are printed on a white sticker on one of the feet of the play yard.

Read the full release with effected model numbers here.

Richard Goore
Goore's for Babies to Teens

Exclusive Britax Event & Sale at Goore's

At Goore’s we’re proud to be a Britax dealer and offer our customers some of the safest car seats on the market. Choosing a car seat for your baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll make; after all, your child’s safety is at stake. I hope not a single one of our customers ever has to put her car seat to the test, but unfortunately, accidents happen more often than we like.

So while we’re excited about new fashions in car seats that look pretty and stand up to wear and tear, we also want to make sure that our customers remember that ultimately, a car seat is a safety purchase, and we want you to understand the ins and outs of what makes a car seat work, and how one model is different from another.

That’s why we’re holding a Britax Information and Sale event on Saturday, July 11th. & Sunday, July 12th. In addition to our own highly trained gear employees, we’ll have representatives on-hand from Britax giving demonstrations, explaining the engineering, and answering all of your questions -- because there’s no one who knows the product better than the folks who make it. We’ll have an exclusive sneak preview of some of the new Britax items such as the Parkway SG and/or the Blink Stroller. You can also get a first look at their other new products now in stock including the Advocate car seat — the ultimate in safety engineering – and the Chaperone infant car seat.

After you get all your information, take advantage of multiple special offers from Goore’s and Britax. Goore’s is offering an exclusive sale during the event on all Britax products, where you can save up to $60 off your Britax purchase. Customers purchasing both the Chaperone stroller and Chaperone infant seat in store and online, http://www.goores.com/, will receive $100 back from Britax. Additionally, to celebrate, we’ll be raffling off both a Marathon car seat and an Advocate car seat after the event to customers who sign up for the raffle in store. Winners can choose any available pattern.

So if you’re in the market for a car seat, you’ll want to stop by on Saturday, July 11th or Sunday, July 12th to take a look up close at the new Britax models, and educate yourself on one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your baby.

Richard Goore
Goore's for Babies to Teens / Goores.com

Customize Your Baby's Ride with Teutonia

I just read a fantastic review of Teutonia strollers on Celebrity Baby Blog, by one of their Fashion & Gear reviewers, Stephanie. She really hit on all the exciting point about Teutonia strollers and how they can be designed just for you and your baby.

We have been selling Teutonia in our store ever since they came the the US. We love the brand as a whole and can proudly stand behind the product. They offer a 3 year warranty (3x longer than most brands) on all their German engineered products. Yes that sounds like a BMW line but like them or not, BMW makes a great product as well and is German engineered.

The review has one minor error, you can now customize and purchase your Teutonia stroller and accessories from Goore's - www.goores.com/teutonia. I guess they weren't really wrong. The review was most likely written before last week when we were approved to go live with our Teutonia stroller customization module (whew, that's a mouthful).

The Teutonia line of strollers introduces a whole new way for your baby to ride. Or is it a whole new way for you to shop for strollers? A little bit of both, really.

Unlike most stroller systems where you have to just take what you’re given, the Teutonia line is completely customizable. From the color of the seat to the style of the wheels — and everything in between — choices are both plentiful and practical. Let’s say you’re shopping for a toddler… well, you don’t need a bassinet so why pay for one? So skip it. Like girly colors, but might have a boy in the future? Get a neutral seat color and embellish it with a flowery cushion. You even have three chassis choices so you can select one that will be most appropriate for your lifestyle.

Full Article Here: http://celebrity-babies.com/2009/06/29/teutonia-strollers/


Richard Goore
Goore's for Babies to Teens

The Safest Car Seat ever? We think so.

You buy your cars with safety in mind and want the latest tools and gadgets that help keep you safe in the event of an accident. Why wouldn't you do the same for your kids. You just can't put a price on the safety of your child. The Britax Advocate™ CS just may be the safest car seat available.

The Britax Advocate™ CS car seat introduces Side Impact Cushion Technology, the latest advancement in child safety, which protects both the child in the seat and adjacent passengers in the event of a side impact crash. Side Impact Cushion Technology reduces side impact crash energy by 50%, by diverting crash forces away from the child. In a side impact crash, the side impact cushions compress to absorb and distribute incoming crash forces while Britax’s True Side Impact Protection™ shields and contains the child.

The Click & Safe™ snug harness indicator feature is an audible aide to help determine when the harness is secure by clicking when the harness straps are snug. The easy-turn knob quickly adjusts the headrest and harness height without having to uninstall the seat. A higher forward-facing weight capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds with a tangle-free, five-point harness to ensure a snug and secure fit. For a quick, simple and tight installation, premium push-button LATCH connectors are provided along with the patented Versa-Tether® for energy management.

Children ride in comfort with both rear- and forward-facing recline and a plush body pillow for positioning. The Britax Advocate™ CS fits children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds. The Britax Advocate™ CS is made in the USA with U.S. and global components.

Available in four fashions: Opus Gray, Onyx, Opus Tan & Kathryn

Features

• Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
• Side Impact Cushion Technology reduces side impact crash energy by 50%, by diverting crash forces away from the child.
• True Side Impact Protection™ distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and minimizes side-to-side head movement
• Click & Safe™ harness adjuster “clicks” when the harness straps are snug as an audible aide to help determine when the harness is snugly secure
• Quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to rethread the straps
• Higher forward facing seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds
• Tangle-free, five-point harness with multiple harness heights for a snug and secure fit
• Premium push-button LATCH connectors for a quick, simple and tight installation
• Patented Versa-Tether® anchors top of seat to minimize movement in a crash
• Rear-face tethering for seat stabilization
  
  Price: $369.99
  
  FOR INFO & TO PURCHASE - CLICK HERE

Laila Ali Loves her Baby Jogger from Goore's

Like most moms after they have a baby, Laila Ali is working hard to get back in shape. We were very happy to assist Laila in finding the right jogging stroller that suited her needs for her workout/training regimen.

“Thank you to Goores.com for helping me make the perfect choice with my Baby Jogger Performance Series Jogging Stroller. Their knowledgeable staff helped me choose the ideal high performance stroller to meet all of my athletic needs. Goores.com is a great site for parents who are in search of the best products for their kids.”
-Laila Ali

Take a look at Laila's Blog to see what she has been up to to get back in shape and about life with Curtis Jr. Laila, thanks for shopping with us! See you again soon.

Richard Goore

Goore's for Babies to Teens

Twitter Moms: The Influential Moms Network

Would You Bike to Work/Play on this?

Every year there are certain days on the calendar I see and think how these could fit into my life - Valentines Day (for the wife), Administrative Professionals Day (the backbone of most companies) and of course the major holidays like the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Some of the lesser known days on the calendar many people don't even know about. Did you know the Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the new year (Jan 26 this year)? Do you have your calendars marked for National Bosses Day on October 16th? I hope my employees do (hint, hint).

This Friday is National Bike to Word Day. I struggle with this as I would like to participate but I am tasked with taking the kids to school each day. I would love to ride my bike more but "life" keeps getting in the way. In my never ending searches of the web I may have found the answer....... Madsen Bikes!

They are not cheap but their utility may be worth it. What do you think? Send me your feedback - Goore's Blog, Twitter, Facebook. I would love to hear it.

Richard Goore

Goore's for Babies to Teens

Don’t Forget Dad! Father's Day is Coming.....

I can’t remember the last baby shower I went to that wasn’t coed. These days, we all know that baby stuff isn’t just for the women, and dads play an active roll in a newborn’s life. Still, when it comes to going out with baby, the majority of the diaper bags on the market today are either oversized women’s purses with feminine (and super-styling) designs, or baby-themed in pink or baby blue. I know my husband would have never gone out to run an errand if he had to tote something like that along.

Fortunately, there are also plenty of options out there for dads that won’t leave them embarrassed. My husband was perfectly happy to traipse around town with the Baby Bjorn Diaper Backpack, which was practical—it gives you hands-free mobility—and gender-neutral.

But maybe you’re a dude, and you’re going to your dude-friend’s baby shower, or you’re a woman, but your favorite little brother is about to become a dad for the first time. Then maybe you want to get him something special that’s just for him. Something his wife won’t get to use at all. The GR8X Messenger Bag is the ultimate in guy’s diaper bags, and comes in a sporty camo print that guarantees he’ll be the hippest dad at the playground.

Or maybe your dude-friend or little brother is about the most clueless person in the world when it comes to babies, and he’s got that deer-in-headlights look about him as he watches his wife’s belly growing bigger by the week. The Daddy’s Toolbag Kit can help. It’s part diaper-bag, part do-it-yourself video, all put together in an easy-to-relate-to tool bag. The entertaining video is full of sound advice on all that new newborn stuff: diapering, bathing, car seat safety, nasal aspiration, fingernail clipping, bottles and burping.

The Petunia Pickle Bottom Scout Rubicon Rucksack comes in either black or brown buffalo leather, and looks, well, nothing like a diaper bag, although it’s designed to function as one. This really is the diaper bag for the dude who has everything. The Scout Rubicon Rucksack comes with two interior linings that can be interchanged—they snap out and convert the bag from a diaper bag to a laptop bag. It even comes with its own antique brass wipes case. And while it may be on the pricey side, it’s something he’ll use well after junior is out of diapers.

Of course, if you want to go for something simpler, you can always get him a t-shirt or a keychain —two things you’re almost sure he’ll use, regardless of if he ever changes a diaper.

Jane

Fun Play Space or Baby Jail

Back when I was a baby, it was called the playpen, but today’s play yards are decidedly friendlier. Still, the change in name brings up a pressing question in many of today’s mom’s minds: is a play yard a horrible, cruel contraption, akin to “baby jail,” or is it, as generations of moms past have felt, an incredibly useful contraption that gives you some sanity and keeps your baby safe?

While I wouldn’t advocate keeping your baby in the play yard for hours on end (unless, of course, he’s sleeping there), small doses of play yard time are indeed sanity-savers—especially when your baby gets to the crawling stage and hasn’t yet left the putting-everything-in-his-mouth stage and you, let’s face it, have to figure out something to cook for dinner. Giving your baby time in the play yard with some toys also means he’ll have time to safely -- and independently -- investigate things on his own, without you lurking over his shoulder.

Today’s play yards are generally softer than the jail-like ones you may remember from your childhood, usually with mesh sides that your little one can easily see out of and rest comfortably against. And not only do they keep your baby safe from things he might get into, you keep him safe from the family pet, menacing older siblings, and stairs.

Play yards are also inherently portable, which means that you will lug it around on family vacations or trips to Grandma’s house for the first roughly two years of your child’s life as a place to sleep. Think about ease of use in setting up, how much the play yard weighs, and how compact it is (it’s amazing how quickly the trunk of a car can fill up when you’re traveling with a baby). It’s nice to invest in a few fitted sheets that fit your play yard if you plan on using it for this purpose.

Many models, such as the Graco Pack ‘N Play or Chicco’s Lullaby Play Yard LX also come with bassinets, changing tables and even musical mobiles, which means you can use them even during your baby’s youngest days.

If you’re worried about your baby feeling confined, think about Joovy’s Room2 Playard, which gives baby a full ten square feet of space to play in. The Room2 is also fabulous for travel; it has a deluxe carry bag with a padded shoulder strap as well as wheels—which, just like the wheels on your suitcase, and just like the play yard itself, you wonder how you would ever live without.

Richard Goore
Goore's for Babeis to Teens