While travelling with a baby, safety must be your first and top most priority. There are a few things you should keep in mind to make sure your baby’s journey is as safe and comfortable as possible. A baby car seat is the ultimate travel partner for your baby. Make sure it meets all the safety standards.
We have a few baby car seat safety tips for you to ensure a safe trip for your baby.
No matter how short your trip is, always use a car seat for your baby. Experts recommend that a child should use a car seat until they are 12 years of age or 135 cm tall.
Buy a car seat according to your baby’s current weight and height. Then as your baby grows, buy the next size up.
Not all car seats are for all cars. Before buying a car seat make sure you are getting one which is compatible with your car. A perfectly fitting car seat provides better protection for your baby. Read an online fitting list to see which car seat is best for your car.
Read the manufacturer’s manual or watch a youtube video to learn how to install your car seat safely. Follow all instructions carefully for a good installation.
A properly installed car seat should not move more than an inch side-to-side or front-to-back.
It is good to check for looseness after every few months.
Make sure the car seat’s safety harness is tightly buckled and coming through the correct slots of the seat. If you can slip one finger between the safety harness and your baby’s chest, it is tight enough.
For maximum safety, babies should travel in the back seat of the car in a rear- facing car seat. In case of accidents, rear-facing car seats are more safe as they provide support for the baby’s head, neck and spine. So it is recommended to put your baby in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible.
In case a car seat is to be placed in the front passenger seat, passenger airbags must be switched off. Because if they activate during a crash they can harm the baby.
Using a second hand car seat for your baby is not recommended.A second hand car seat might compromise its safety features.
Car seat manufacturers test their products before releasing them for purchase.They have discovered that car seats need to be replaced after a period of time. To find your car seat’s expiration date, check the sticker on the back or bottom side of the car seat.
Do not use any extra accessories like mirrors or toys with your car seat. These items have not been tested in crashes and could be unsafe. Stick to the accessories that came with your car seat.
According to the National Health Service (NHS) and recommendations by many car seat manufacturers, it is recommended that a baby should not be in a car seat for longer than two hours at a time.
Hope these baby car seat safety tips were helpful for you! Follow these tips to have safe and fun outings with your little one.
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