NO! One of the most important functions of a safety belt is to prevent you from being ejected from your car. The
safety belt will be less effective in avoiding harm and ejection from the car if the youngster is younger and
smaller than the rest of the passengers. Because the safety belt was intended to fit an adult person in the 50th
percentile.
We are aware that many kids in London City travel in cabs without a baby car seat. Because children are often
placed on an adult's lap, we believe it is crucial to emphasise that holding a kid is the poorest alternative
available. No one is strong enough to hold a kid now of impact, when the child becomes much heavier than typical.
An unattended youngster will fly forward and through the divider screen or out the front windshield in this
circumstance.
When travelling in a cab with your toddler and no baby car seat , buckle the youngster into his or her seat belt
instead of the passenger's seat belt. Take care to ensure that the lap section of the seat belt rests extremely low
and snugly on the tops of the kids' thighs by tightening it up as far as you can. Never allow a kid to put her
shoulder belt behind her back or under her arm since doing so increases the risk of significant head, abdomen, and
spinal cord injuries. The shoulder belt rubbing against the neck is not a source of major harm in a car accident,
however.
NO! Never use a single seat belt to secure two persons in a vehicle.
Why? Because of the G-forces experienced during a crash, everything will seem much heavier. A 30mph impact will
normally produce 20-25Gs of force. If you normally weigh 100 pounds, you will feel as if you weigh 2.500 pounds in
a 30mph accident (100lbs x 25Gs=2.500 pounds) because of the acceleration. If there is anything in between your
body and the seat belt, it is called a snag (like a child sitting on your lap). Your body will curse the kid.
The current issue of Pediatrics and Child Health has two articles that highlight uncommon but serious potential
risks connected with baby car seats, despite the fact that baby car seats have been demonstrated to save lives.
burn to a newborn that was presumably caused by a car seat while travelling long distances on a hot and bright day.
The circumstances that resulted in the deaths of two children who were left to sleep in car seats.
When considering the possible danger from baby car seats, as detailed in these pages, it is necessary to weigh this
against the advantages of using them. When compared to the usage of seat belts or driving without restraints,
proper car seat use lowers the risk of injury, hospitalisation, or death by more than 70%, according to the CDC. It
is considered that such legislation has played a role in the significant decreases in motor vehicle fatalities and
severe injuries that have occurred over the previous two decades.
The loss of any kid is sad, and these stories highlight the critical need of providing a secure sleep environment
for children. One of the recommendations in a Canadian joint statement on safe sleep is the use of sleep aids to
reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or sudden unexpected death in infancy. Co-sleeping with
an adult on a bed or on a sofa, as well as the presence of soft bedding such as pillows, duvets, and bumper pads,
have all been linked to these types of fatalities. A particular point made in the safe sleep statement is the
significance of moving a kid from their car seat to a safe sleep setting when they are no longer travelling.
The role of physicians and other health care providers in lowering the risk of parents putting their children in
dangerous sleeping situations is important to note. Health experts, who are credible and trusted sources of
information, may advise new parents to think about how and where they will put their newborn to sleep before they
do so. Additionally, health practitioners may direct patients to local public health groups or other sites that can
give thorough information on safe sleeping practises. It may be possible to avert fatalities by increasing patient
awareness and supporting behavioural adjustments in patients.
Despite the fact that baby car seats may come with warnings regarding the heat that might be created under various
climatic circumstances, there is little information about car seat burns. Uncertainty exists around whether the car
seat instructions supplied parents with the required information regarding how to safeguard their newborn from an
overheated car safety seat. It is fairly unusual for baby car seats to be used incorrectly, which may be deadly.
These incidents serve as yet another reminder that manufacturers have a duty to ensure that customers understand
how to properly use car seats, and that just supplying a handbook may not be sufficient to meet this obligation in
all circumstances.
One hand should be used to support your baby's chest. Then, using your other hand, grab one of her hands and stretch out one of her arms behind her, and then repeat the process with the other arm. This is an excellent decision. It allows your baby's chest to expand out significantly, as well as her arms, and it aids in the development of strength in her neck and spinal cord.
