With the arrival of winter, the cold breath continues to approach. For parents, the safety of their children has always been a top priority. In the car, safety seats are an indispensable equipment for parents. However, have you ever wondered if it is really safe for a child to sit in a car seat wearing a down jacket or other thick clothes? According to ABC NBC, a car seat crash test showed the "lethality" of down jackets. The test simulated a collision with a speed of 30 miles, and the dummy doll wearing a down jacket "flew" directly out of the car seat, while the dummy doll in intimate clothing in the control group only slightly shocked, and the car seat played a good protective role. Why can't down jackets protect children?
Cui Minyan, chief representative and executive director of Global Children's Safety Group China, said that the inside of the down jacket is filled with air, and the clothes will be rapidly compressed and deformed during the collision, and the original filling space will be released instantly, and the seat belt will suddenly become loose and can no longer play a restraining role. At the same time, the smooth fabric of the down jacket, coupled with strong inertia, it is not difficult to understand that the child is thrown out. The same is true for other loose or smooth fabrics such as cold clothing and cotton clothing common in winter, and it is not recommended to wear them on the safety seat. So, how can you tell if your child's coat is suitable for wearing in a car seat?
Cui Minyan introduced a simple test method: first, let the child put on a jacket and sit in the safety seat, and tighten the seat belt, gently pinch the seat belt, if you can't pinch the excess restraint belt, it means that it has been tightened; Then, unfasten the safety buckle, take the child out of the seat, take off the coat, and then let the child sit back into the safety seat, buckle the seat belt, at this time without adjusting the restraint belt, gently pinch the seat belt, if you can pinch the excess restraint belt, it means that the removed clothes or coat are too thick to make the restraint belt really restrain your child, you need to take off the child's coat, let the child use the safety seat again. The safety of children is the biggest concern for parents, and the correct way to dress can reduce the risk of accidents.
When winter comes, we must remember that fluffy clothing such as down jackets are not suitable for children to wear in the safety seat to escort children's safety. With the arrival of winter, the question of how to keep their children warm and safe when using the car seat has become a worry for many parents. There are a lot of different points of view on this issue, so how should we choose? First of all, when buying a car seat, you can choose the type of car seat that can be warmed up and has a constant temperature. This type of seat is characterized by the cold winter months, which can warm up and maintain a comfortable temperature for the child, giving the child better protection. At the same time, when using a car seat, we should pay attention to some details. For example, the carrier part of a baby seat can be brought indoors when not in use.
Keeping the seat at room temperature can reduce the child's body temperature in the car. Before getting into the car, parents can turn on the warm air in advance to warm up the car and let the child feel warm. Secondly, there are some things we should also pay attention to when it comes to children's clothing. Children need to wear close-fitting and thin clothing, as well as hats, gloves, socks, etc. in the car. However, it should be noted that the thick jacket should be taken off after getting in the car and sitting in the car seat. If you feel cold, you can always have a blanket in the car or take off your coat and put it over your child. But be sure to fasten the restraint belt inside the car seat first, and then cover it with a blanket or jacket, safety first. Finally, when using the car seat, parents must check whether the fabric of the child's clothes is too smooth and whether the padding is fluffy.
If wearing fluffy and smooth coats, parents must take them off before sitting in the car seat and fastening the seat belt. This ensures the safety of the child in the car. In winter, if you plan to go out with your baby, you need to go out earlier to prepare, because there will be more things to prepare in winter than in summer. And in winter mornings, it is dark and foggy, so you usually need to drive slowly to ensure safety. Therefore, parents should prepare in advance to keep their children warm and safe in the car seat.