Basic security measures for traveling by car with children

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These days many parents with children gather the car to travel somewhere to enjoy a deserved rest in the family. Therefore, it is appropriate to recall some basic security measures for traveling by car with children.
While there is growing awareness of child safety in the car, according to studies by experts in the sector, 40% of the children killed in accidents, do not use any child restraint system. It's painful to talk about it, but essential to understanding the importance of properly using these systems.
Misuse of restraints or not use is the most common mistake that often make the most of the time by ignorance, can lead to tragic consequences such as serious injury or death of children.

Most striking is that this tragedy could be avoided by proper use of child restraints. Nor should we forget other basic security measures for traveling with children, which also contribute to the drive is a good start and end to the days of Vacaciones.
Verify that we are using the type of chair most suitable car to the age of our children. There are several groups of child restraints depending on the weight of the child.

Young children (Group 0, up 12.13 kg) should go in the opposite direction to the march. The American Academy of Pediatrics US recommends that the position in this regard until the child's size allows, even if you use the chair of the group I, as an interior protection is created, better protects the head, neck, and Baby column.

All children under 12 must wear a restraint system infinite. From age 12 if their height equals or exceeds 145 millimeters, they can use the adult seat belt.
Check that the anchoring system of the chair is installed correctly, even with the Isofix system.
While fasten safety harnesses. They should not be twisted or too loose. They must be properly adjusted so that, in case of an accident, absorb the forward motion at the time of the collision.
Control while traveling through a rearview mirror or the assistance of a companion, who harnesses fastened and remain well positioned. Children, often they manage to take them off.

Do not overreact. Try to make the trip a fun time, using the time to play games or activities with them (play guessing games, singing, memory games, tell stories, or whatever you can think of).
Stop every three hours to take a reforger io, stretch your legs and distract the children before resuming the march
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I hope you to pay attention to these basic security measures for traveling by car with kids and you enjoy unforgettable days of rest in the family.


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