One thing that most new parents cannot resist is turning their head around to make sure the baby is alive and well in the backseat.

This is normal parent behavior, but not at all safe. Turning around to check on your baby could cause a major accident. To avoid a crash and still have peace of mind, invest in a baby mirror for the car. Many cars now come with conversion mirrors, which allow you to view backseat action. However, if your car is missing this feature you can get one that’s much less costly then a car accident.

Backseat baby mirror: