Kristen Gardiner, CPST

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Kristen Gardiner, CPST is a writer, wife, and mother to three boys. Kristen has a Bachelor's degree (B.B.A.) in Marketing from Texas A&M and an M.B.A. from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Kristen developed a natural interest in car seat safety while caring for her own children. She became certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) by Safe Kids Worldwide in 2015 and loves to volunteer and help educate parents about car seat safety. She has a passion for all things related to child safety.

She writes about car seat safety and motherhood on her blog Driving Mom Crazy. In her spare time, she loves binging on Bravo shows while sipping a Diet Coke.

Kristen's Education:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas A&M University
  • Master of Business Administration, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
  • Child Passenger Safety Technician, Safe Kids Worldwide

Kristen's Work History:

  • Sponsorship/Advertising Coordinator, City Moms Blog
  • Freelance Writer
  • Business Coordinator, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Articles Reviewed by Kristen Gardiner

Happy baby strapped safely in a car seat

Car Seat Safety Tips: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Baby girl sucking on a pacifier while sleeping in a car seat

Old Car Seats and How to Properly Dispose of Them

Happy little girl holding her teddy bear in a child car seat

How Long are Car Seats Good For? (Car Seat Expiration Dates)

Mom kneeling on the ground while fastening seat belt on her baby's car seat

How to Get a Free Baby Car Seat: 9 Clever Options

Adorable infant looking up from her blue car seat

How to Keep Baby Cool in Car Seat: 5 Simple Tips

Two little boys sleeping in their car seats with stuffed toys

When to Change your Child's Car Seat

Dressed up father securing his baby's seatbelt in the car seat

How to Properly Install an Infant Car Seat

Smiling toddler in a car seat eating a cookie

How to Clean Baby Car Seats (7 Simple Steps)