Toddler’s safety during a car drive is a major concern for all parents. The first step towards safety is to install a suitable convertible seat for your kid. A proper seat with buckles is so important for safe travel that some US states have made it a law. Let’s examine the types of seats and the precautions your toddler need for safe travel.
You need to use a forward facing child seat in upright position for toddlers over age 1 and weighing up to 20 pounds. The seats come with instructions to adjust the seat according to the size of the kid. These have harnesses of different sizes and strengths. The harness straps must be fastened above the shoulder. You should read the instructions carefully and follow it to the word
Booster-seats are unnecessary for the toddlers, but make sure that those who weigh about 40 pounds are protected by a full harness. This will not only hold them to the seat but also will protect their upper body.
For babies below age 1, the convertible seats should be kept facing the rear until they are 20 lbs, and some seats even have capacity to keep a 30 pound kid in the same position as an extra precaution. The topmost slots of most harnesses are strong enough to hold the harness in place even if there is a crash.
But what ever steps you take, it is important that you follow the instructions that accompany a convertible seat. A proper use of the convertible seat and the harness will ensure maximum safety for your little ones while traveling.
Posted on March 30th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Baby, Child Care, Toddler
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