Car Seat Playdate

gsdguenter

Well-known member
I was thinking of inviting LO's classmates over for a car seat check play date. Has anyone ever done this? Think it would be a good idea?

I'd have it at my house and stress that people need to RSVP so I can be prepared. It would be pre-k and k kids. Parents would have to stay to supervise. I'd provide food. I'd have DH stationed at the trampoline to supervise and my mom could help out too. We have 2+ acres land and our property abuts 300 acres of conversation land. We live in the woods so we wouldn't have to worry about kids getting hurt near the road or anything. There's plenty of room inside and out to play.

I wonder if people would think I'm crazy lol. We're trying to be more social and get to know more people.
 
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MJHY27

New member
I've never thought of a car seat check play date, I'm not a tech though so I wouldn't really be able to offer that service :) Sounds like a good idea and a nice way to meet people, plus be helpful! where abouts are you in NH?
 

gsdguenter

Well-known member
I'm not sure how many people will take me up on the offer, but I figure if even one car drives away safer ill be happy :)

We live about 30 min west of Portsmouth
 

tiggercat

New member
Hm. Around here "let me tell you all of the mistakes you are making in the car" isn't likely to win any friends. I make the friends first, then convert them subtly :p

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LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician
Playdate? Yes. Offering to help people with car seats? Yes. Combining the two...not so much. I think only humongous car seat nerds (i.e., people on this board) would find that enjoyable.
 

MJHY27

New member
Ok yes, that area of NH you would have some interested parents I bet. I live in a more rural part of the state and I think it would have less of a turnout just because the population is scarce to begin with! but I can see it happening where you live. I get what the other posters are saying but I think since you are a tech you could somehow make it seem like you are just trying to offer your services to anyone interested and see who shows up. I'd say if they take you up on the offer and want help with their car seats they aren't going to get defensive and you would meet people.
 

gsdguenter

Well-known member
I was hoping for the feel to be "come play and I can check out your seats" but I get that some people might feel defensive.

I'd hope only people who want help with their seats will come and play, but maybe that's wishful thinking.
 

ausmommy11

New member
I am new to this site... But I live in central NH. 99% of the people I know don't care about car seats :( My 2 yr 3 month 98th percentile son is still rear facing and so many people try to make me feel like a horrible parent when they see he is rear facing. I always get comments like "I turned my kid at 8 months because its easier and they like it. And nothing bad has happened to them" I highly doubt any one I know would knowingly go to a car seat related thing.
 

Carolinadaisy

New member
I think the seatcheck and play date should be 2 separate things. If you are wanting to meet people and have a social gathering, just do a play date with a few classmates. If you want to offer a seat check, maybe you could do it at the school? I do think combining the 2 events isn't necessarily going to go over well.

I think the average parent would probably find it a little odd. If you are looking to meet people and build friendships, start there. If you want to improve the seat usage of her classmates, that is wonderful and definitely commendable. However, a carseat check play date probably won't help you build relationships and you will forever be the carseat lady. Not that that is a bad thing, but It's an odd way to start meeting people. It will possible improve usage, but it's not going to improve your social life.

Just my opinion though!
 

nannykates

New member
I think I would make it more of a play date and then when people ask what you do tell them you are a cpst so if they ever have car seat questions or need help that your their gal. Maybe add something like I do this because so many people don't know their seats are misused and it is really really complicated these days.
 

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