CHILD SAFETY – WHILE TRAVELING

“Around 90 per cent of children are not strapped in cars and almost 70 per cent of child deaths in the country are caused by road accidents”. According to studies, child seats reduce rate of fatalities in crashes by 50 per cent and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked upon a massive drive to make parents aware about their responsibilities towards child safety. According to studies, around 90 per cent of children are not strapped in cars and almost 70 per cent of child deaths in the country are caused by road accidents” Source: Gulf News dated 11 th Mar. 13

What will happen … So, why car seat for babies? Prevents children from being ejected through an open or broken window Enables the impact of an accident to be spread more evenly across the body Protects from head trauma & spinal injury and even disabilities from being hurled inside the car Provides extra support around the head and neck PWB Pg. 15

Travel – Car Seats Used for securing infants and young children in a car and varies according to age and weight Available types: Infant, Convertible, Toddlers and Boosters Offers special protection for baby’s delicate muscle and bone structure Brands: Chicco, Graco, Peg Perego, Juniors, Maxi Cosi Britex, Fisher Price Read instruction manuals carefully for product information It is a life saving device

Travel – Car Seats Group Weight Estimated age Type Installation 0+ Birth to 9 kg Birth to 9 kg Up to 12 months Rear facing only Infant car seat 0+ 1 Birth to 18 kg Birth to 18 kg Up to 4 years Convertible car seat Rear facing & forward facing only to 18 kg 1 to 4 years Toddler car seat Forward facing only 1, 2 & 3 10 to 36 kg 1 to 12 years High back booster. Child height 85 to 132 cm Forward facing with harness or with vehicle belt to 36 kg 15 to 36 kg 4 to 12 years Booster car seat Child height 101 to 150 cm Forward facing only with vehicle belt PWB Pg. 16