Goore's Cyber Monday Preview

Goore's for Babies to Teens has put together some exclusive, online offers that will only be available Monday, December 1st - Cyber Monday! Cyber Monday is the online version of Black Friday, where stores offer big savings on select items the day after Thanksgiving. Goore's for Babies to Teens will be offering Black Friday specials but we will also have these exclusive online offers for our customers. Goore's Blog readers get a sneak preview of our online offers before anyone else.


While most stores offer one great deal or possibly two, Goore's has put together 6 different Cyber Monday specials for our customers. All 6 of these great gift ideas will be 50% off their regular price. Yes, 1/2 off the regualr retail price. These are not clearance items or slow sellers. These are some of the most popular items from leading brands like Graco, Chicco, Baby Bjorn, Lamaze and Trebimbi.


In addition, every Goore's Cyber Monday order will also be an entry into a raffle for a chance to win one of four (4) fantastic prizes, each valued at $150 or more!


We are anticipating huge demand for these great offers. Some of them have only have limited quantities available, so shop early. Those with accounts at Goore's and Goores.com will be the first to receive email notifications of these exclusive offers. Not registered yet? Click here to create your account with Goore's.


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Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat Base Recall- UPDATED

I was informed this morning from Chicco that the actual date range of the affected Chicco KeyFit infant car seat bases is February 26, 2008 though March 17, 2008. Again, the official release should be out by Wednesday, June 4. This will detail the exact problem, dates of affected bases and the exact fix to rectify the problem.

The best option for anyone with an affected base is to simply stop using LATCH and use the vehicle seat belt.

Richard Goore
www.goores.com

Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat Base Recall

***NOTE: The following information is not an official press release from Chicco or NHTSA***


We have just learned about a forthcoming recall that affects the Chicco KeyFit infant car seat base. They have a manufacturing defect on a small number of bases where the riveting of the LATCH system doesn’t allow the consumer to properly tighten the base when installing using LATCH. There are no accidents or any issues reported. Chicco discovered the issues and immediately notified NHTSA to start the process of correcting and announcing to the public.

Chicco notified Babies R Us about the issue and they immediately pulled their entire inventory off the shelves to return to the manufacturer. This caused a mini panic prior to allowing Chicco and NHTSA to officially announce the issue to the public. It is likely the majority of their stock was not affected. They have told consumers there is a recall but have not offered any further information. NHTSA should be releasing an official statement by Wednesday June 4, 2008.

To determine if you have a seat that is affected you need to look at the Serial number on the box the base came in (stand alone or within a travel system) or on the sticker on the base itself. The serial # is actually the date it was manufactured. NOTE – the date reads the European way with the year 1st, then the month and then the day. See below:



The dates when affected product was manufactured are February 26, 2008 though March 17, 2008 (NOTE - this is an updated date range from the original posting). If your serial number date does not fall within that date range your base is okay and nothing needs to be done. If the date is within that range you should use the vehicle seat belt to secure the base in the car and not LATCH.

As usual, Chicco stands behind their product and will most likely be replacing anyone’s base that is affected by the recall. The official release from NHTSA and Chicco will explain how to get any affected bases replaced. Again, until that time the KeyFit bases should be installed using the vehicle seat belt.

In my opinion Chicco is handling this issue rapidly and appropriately. They notified NHTSA immediately and within hours began the correction process. I do not have any worries about the integrity of the KeyFit car seat base going forward. We will proudly continue to sell Chicco at Goore’s for Babies to Teens and http://www.goores.com/.

Richard Goore
http://www.goores.com/
Goore’s for Babies to Teens

Chicco continues to lead with innovation: The KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat

It's great when manufacturers continue to improve and not just sit back and rest on their laurels. Such is the case with Chicco and the KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat.

The original KeyFit infant car seat took over 2 years to hit the US market from when we first saw a prototype. After that period many products don't live up to their original hype. This was not the case with the original KeyFit infant car seat. With innovative features like their one pull latch tightening strap and newborn body support the KeyFit was (and still is) easy to use and very safe and comfortable for newborn babies. The original KeyFit infant car seat is still available in the Explorer and Iceberg patterns (will phase out in 08') and the newly released Manhattan pattern.

With the introduction of the 08' collections comes the KeyFit 30 infant car seat. Unlike other infant seats that accommodate infants over the typical 20-22 lbs., the KeyFit 30 is not any larger or heavier than the original version. Lightweight and easy to install, the KeyFit 30 boasts the widest weight range of any rear-facing infant car seat currently on the market, accommodating infants between 4 and 30 pounds.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and car seat safety advocates recommend that children ride rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, regardless of age. This position helps support an infant’s delicate neck and proportionately heavy head in crash situations.

According to NHTSA, 80 percent of parents are installing their baby’s seat incorrectly. The KeyFit 30 offers parents peace of mind and ease of installation, featuring one-hand adjustment and bubble-level guides that clearly indicate when the seat is installed at the correct angle.

The Chicco KeyFit 30 is available in 3 exciting new patterns, Race, Atmosphere & Adventure and is compatible with the Chicco stroller models Trevi, S3, and Cortina.

Richard Goore
http://www.goores.com/
http://www.gooresblog.blogspot.com/