None of us routinely thinks about becoming a victim of a car accident. Unfortunately, such situations can happen to anyone. This method will take you 2 minutes and may save the life of your child and you.
Stick a special piece of paper to your child’s car seat. This could save his life
Ensuring your child’s safety in the event of a car accident is a priority for every parent. Therefore, it is worth preparing well in advance and then sticking a special note on the back of the car seat. It should include information about the child and parents. Why is it so important? In some situations, emergency services may encounter unconscious parents and children may be too young to provide vital information. What should be placed on it?:
- name and surname of the child,
- date of birth,
- blood type,
- parents’ names.
- contact details of trusted people who can be notified about the incident,
- information about the child’s diseases, allergies and medications taken.
It is also a good idea to provide the telephone number of your general practitioner and his personal details so that emergency services can quickly obtain the necessary information.
How to transport a child in a rear-facing car seat? Thanks to this method, you protect its neck and spine
Another way to ensure greater safety for your child is to transport him/her rear-facing. This technique provides better protection of the head, neck and spine in the event of a sudden stop or accident. The child should be transported in this way until he or she reaches the appropriate weight or age, in accordance with the recommendations of the seat manufacturers and the recommendations of road safety experts. This is usually at least until the age of 2.
Up to what age must a child have a car seat? The answer may surprise you
Another important thing is the seat itself. According to applicable regulations, children up to 150 cm tall or under 12 years of age must be transported in a car seat appropriately adjusted to their age, weight and height. Only when a child is at least 150 cm tall or is 12 years old can he or she use adult seat belts. However, it is recommended that they be used until the child physically fits well into adult seat belts.
Source: Gazeta
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