Maria Peryshkina — blogger, host of the KIDS Kitchen show, mother of three sons
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There are some simple, but very important rules that cannot be neglected.
3 important rules when you bring children with you
- Even if I take my child to a kindergarten near my house, I make sure that he sat on the chair and was fastened. I don’t start moving until everyone is strapped in, even though I’m in a hurry and the kids are grown. And I recommend everyone to do the same.
- Important to use chair by age and always pay attention to the headrest. Remember to adjust it so that the child’s head is safe in the event of a side impact.
- When ordering a taxi, choose a child rate with car seat according to the age of the child and watch his condition.: it must be usable and properly installed (secured). Buy only crash-tested car seats and don’t think they cost more than your child’s life and health.
Myths about transporting children in a car
Now let’s move on to the myths. There are also three, at least the most common.
- Children are not at risk in a parked car. A child in a car with the engine running can be poisoned by exposure to carbon monoxide. And he can also feel the lack of air, even if the window is ajar. Do not leave your children alone in the car.
- My car is big, long and therefore safe. What if you collide with a truck or bus? Always be an example for children when getting into a car: strap yourself and strap on your children.
- Seemingly beneficial the role of the car seat is clear. However, some parents find it too expensive to buy it. Alternatively, they use restrictions (holders, adapters, correctors, “triangles”) and sincerely believe that such protection is sufficient. This is not true.
“Behind the wheel” tested such safety systems and found that in the event of an accident, a regular booster seat protects the child from much worse damage than a full-fledged child seat. View the tests:
- “Behind the wheel” can also be read in Telegram.
Video: “Behind the wheel”