It depends, but generally I will say something--much of the time indirectly. I'll mass pm a link to a whole bunch of friends, saying something like, "Since we all have kids about the same age, I thought this info might interest you. I really learned a lot here." OR I'll post" something on my own FB page w/a header like, "Think your kiddo is safe in the car?" and a link. I've had a few friends email me or call and ask for recs after reading those. :thumbsup: So, it works some of the time. If it doesn't work, I figure, saying something wouldn't have made a darn bit of difference either.
It's always worth a try. I have one friend that it took me 2 years to convince to pay more attention to her seats--she is a dear, dear friend--one of my absolute favorites and I love her. She FINALLY took my advice, after I nearly cried the last time telling her that I fear for her kid's lives every time they get in the car, that I just KNOW they will be killed in an accident, b/c she was that careless (not b/c she doesn't love them or is totally ignorant, she just really thought they were okay and they weren't!). Their seats weren't just a little bit misused--it was major. But all fixed now! I got thru eventually and she's still my friend! But that wouldn't work w/everyone. And FWIW, I've never embarrassed her or said anything about it in front of anyone else--I know she has learning disabilities herself and it can be tough for her to filter out detailed info at times.
henrietta