Basic security measures for traveling by car with children
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
.
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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