subject: Travelling Safely With Your Young One? [print this page] Are you among those parents who are very particular about getting the best for your child? Be it food, toys or clothing? Well, then you will surely find yourself close
if not to performing the ideal parenting role. It is also equally important to give your child the best care and safety at home, outdoors or while travelling. Many a
times parents seem to overlook the safety of their child while travelling. The child hates to sit on the car seat or that we are just traveling a short distance etc.
can be some of the excuses for overlooking your child's safety. It is however important to know that the situation on the road can often be out of your control. God forbid, collisions and accidents can cause injury and sometimes can even be severe. So it is important to be prepared and equipped with the safety mechanisms required. This not only ensures that your child is safe but also ensures you are abiding by the law.
There are different kinds of travel safety kits depending on the age or weight of your child. Rear facing car seats are used for infants from birth up to 15months or weight of 13kgs. This kind of seat is placed in the rear seat of the car and secured by the adult seat belts of the rear seat or an ISO fix belt.(ISO fix is the international standard recognized by the car seat and vehicle manufacturer for safe and secure traveling with your child.)The rear facing seats are provided with handles to easily move the seat in and out of the vehicle and also to be used as a carry cot.
Infant carriers are for parents who prefer to carry their baby close to them. Baby carriers are useful When pushchairs and prams may not be practical. The front baby carrier with baby facing inwards is suitable from birth up to 6 months. Baby back carriers are suitable for children from 6 months up to 4 years.
A convertible car seat may be used for a long period as they can be converted from rear facing to front facing and later may be used as booster seats. Cost savings are definitely there. rear facing car seats for infants are safer than the front facing ones as the face and body of the baby is protected.
When an infant overgrows a rear facing seat its time to look for a Front facing seat.These are for children from 9 months to 4 years.These are also harnessed to the rear adult seat belt.
Booster seats and booster cushions can be used for children above 4 years upto 12 years. Booster seats are available both with a harness and without a harness. Children in age group 1 and 2 are recommended to be in a harnessed seat. A five point harness ensures it secures the child well and there is less chance of ejection.
Travel systems combine all the features that you will need from your babies birth. A pushchair will allow the baby to travel when you are out of the car and a car seat will make your car journey safe and comfortable for the baby.A stroll in the park or a dash to the shopping centre is just the convenience that a travel system can provide.
So if you have unknowingly overlooked a safety aspect for your child; put the thinking cap on - what are the choices for my preferred travel system or my car seats? Which one will keep my little one comfortable and safe? The questions you ask will just start you going in the preferred direction. After all that extra special bit of comfort and safety for your child is every bit deserving. Hope you travel safely with your loved one.
by: Judy Rann
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