The holiday travel season is about to start and it is so important to make sure we have our kiddos safe in the car. The holiday season is busy for everyone, and at times during it all, the worst case scenario of a car accident could happen. As moms we need to make sure we are prepared ahead of time. This means making sure that our kids are safe in our cars and in the proper carseats. We can not control those around us on the road, but we can make sure our kids are protected no matter what!
Many times we are also traveling to visit family which makes things a bit crazy however it is still very important to make sure the kids are safe in the car.
I am sure some of you also have relatives who question why the need for a carseat, I know I do. It drives me insane so I have been known to have quick and easy access to the facts on why the kids needed to be in a car seat. It helped quite a bit, and it has been a few years since anyone has made any comments. 😉
Important Holiday Travel Car Seat Safety Tips
1. Make sure you kids are in the right seats. While some of your relatives may think it is crazy that your 7 year old is in a 5-point harness seat, it is important to remember you are not. You have them in that seat because you know that it is the best thing for them and the safest.
2. Make sure you car seat is installed properly. You may be moving seats from one car to another, or taking them on an airplane with you, which means removing them from your car. It is important to make sure that when you are putting them into another car (and in your own) that they are installed properly.
3. Make sure your child is properly harnessed in their car seat. This includes also making sure that you are not using jackets in the car. Jackets add to much extra space between the child and the harness, so the only thing your child should be wearing in their car seat is a sweatshirt.
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- Washable seat cover is easy to remove without removing the harness
- InRight™ LATCH system for an easy, one-second LATCH attachment
- Steel-reinforced frame provides strength and durability
- Integrated harness storage compartment holds unused harness straps while in the belt positioning booster mode
- 2 integrated cupholders keeps your child’s drinks or snacks close at hand
- Plush inserts keep your child comfortable
- Easy-to-read level indicator helps eliminate rear-facing installation guesswork
- Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Graco. All opinions are 100% my own.
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