I was a new mom and had my daughter all ready to go in her car seat. As I picked up the handle, it wasn't locked into place and she flew forward onto the ceramic floor! I was hysterical. I began pacing the floor, holding her, patting her back, and praying to God I didn't just hurt my own child! Let's just say, before I picked up that car seat again, I always made sure that handle was in the secure position. These are the things us moms have bad dreams about! Yikes!

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