Car Seat Safety Mistakes
Parents Must Avoid
Buying a used car seat without more research
While purchasing a used car seat,
make sure:
It meets all safety standards
No such damage is there
Not a single part is missing
Placing it in a wrong way
Your child car seat should never be placed in the front .
Make sure to place it in the back.
Improper installation
Go through the instructions very carefully before installing the seat.
The owner’s manual can be your best guide during installation.
Turning your child to face forward too soon
Don’t turn your child to face forward until two years old or he/she has
reached the height or weight limit of the seat.
Rear facing infant seat having a wrong angle
Make sure you are installing the car seat in a correct angle
according to the manufacturer’s instruction guide.
Improper use of retainer clips
Use the clips at the armpit level of
your child, resting across his breastbone.
Prematurely switching your child to a booster seat
Do not switch your child to the booster seat until he meets the highest weight
i.e. 40 to 80 pounds or height as per the NHTSA recommendation.
Re-using a seat that has been in a crash
Keep in mind your car seat is a one time use deal but in case of minor crashes
you can follow the NHTSA guidelines to ensure whether to use that seat or not.
Putting your child in a bulky winter coat
Avoid bulky winter coats in your vehicle as it creates a gap
between your child and the harness straps, which is too
dangerous .
Using the safety belt too early
Don’t rush for the seat belts.
Before using seat belts make sure :
Adjusting two kids with one seat belt
Letting your kids share one seat belt is too dangerous. It can cause their heads collide together during
a jerk.
Letting your child share the front seat
Don’t allow your kid to sit in the front seat since it is against the NHTSA
recommendation and totally unsafe for the kid.
The middle of the back seat is the safest place for your kid as he/she is protected
from all sides.
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