The new year is well underway and now many of us have forgotten our New Year resolutions. maybe you promised you better this year and ensure your own well-being. But what about your family? Here's a resolution you may not have considered - ensure that the car seat your child is safe and secure, and you use it correctly
There is never too much. late to start a new resolution, much less when it involves the safety of your children. I have created a car seat a few do's and don'ts to get you started:
- DO take your car to an inspection site local car seats for professional installation check box. Many enforcement agencies of the local law and fire departments will organize events installation of the child seat which are free to the public. You can find an inspection site near you by visiting Seatcheck.org.
- DO put a child in a car seat facing the rear at an angle of 45 °. If it is too flat, your baby may slide down; if it is too upright, the head can fall forward and squeeze the airways. Helpful Hints: Use a rolled towel under the foot of the seat if necessary
- DO choose a car seat with a five-point harness that they were designed to increase a child. safety in case of accident.
- DO put a curvaceous next to the body of your baby blanket if they are small, but be sure to attach them to the first so that the straps remain tight. This prevents the head from hitting the side of the car seat in case of accident. Even if the seat is padded, it can still cause a child injury.
- DO put your child in a booster seat when they are past their car seat, and insist they use until they are eight years old or 57 inches tall. A recent study found that top folder boosters are safer than backless in side collisions
While taking the initiative to protect your child, be sure to avoid these mistakes common :.
- NOT put a child in a car seat facing forward. A baby must travel in a car seat rear-facing until they are aged at least one year and weigh 20 pounds. If your baby is less than a year, but weighs over 20 pounds, put them in a car seat rear-facing convertible.
- NOT forget to tighten the safety belt buckle your seat during the installation. If you can move more than one inch from side to side, the seat is too loose.
- NOT put your car seat or booster in the front seat. Children must be aged at least 13 years before they board at the front.
- NOT forget to check the tethers are attached properly if your car uses less Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH). You should only use the attachments below for a rear-facing seat; a seat facing forward must use both the top and bottom of attachment. Be sure to tighten all straps.
- NOT secure your child or the child in their seats wearing winter coats. the results of recent crash tests have shown some infants and children can slip out of their car seats due to the congestion of winter coats. If you are concerned about your children being warm, experts say you can turn around the coat and put it upside down on the harness, with their arms in the sleeves. Or you can ask a real blanket over the child.
We all want our children to be safe, comfortable and warm during car trips. These safety tips car seats are a great place to start! Do not delay - make a resolution today to ensure your child is as safe as possible in their car seat
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