Safe children in the car

In collaboration with the UPI - Accident Prevention Office, we offer you a free info guide in 11 languages. The new guide provides answers about the appropriate seat for the respective age group and the optimal way to secure children in the seat.

Children up to a year and a half

The youngest should be carried in the baby shell for as long as possible. The latter is always positioned in the opposite direction of travel and, preferably, on the rear seat. If the shell is attached to the front seat, the front airbag must be deactivated. In seats approved according to the new ECE-R129 standard, children must travel backward up to 15 months of age. A larger size seat should only be chosen when the child's head passes the edge of the shell.

Children between a year and a half and four

Children up to approximately 4 years of age can be carried in a seat, generally placed in the direction of travel and equipped with their own five-point belt system. It is important that the seat is securely anchored to the vehicle. If this occurs with Isofix anchors, the car must appear on the list of child seat types. A change in the upper category is justified only when the child's head protrudes from the seat. Low-cost airport minicab service Bournemouth

Children between four and twelve years old

For older children, a seat with a back is preferably used for optimal safety and greater comfort. Simple rises are allowed but do not offer protection in the event of a side impact. Important is that the belt is tightened and placed correctly on the child's body. These places can be occupied by children up to 12 years old or less than 150 cm tall (the limit reached first). In this respect, weight plays a secondary role. Even for kids, the safest places are the rear ones.

Car seats save lives, but only if used correctly

On seats equipped with a 3-point safety belt, children up to 12 years of age younger than 150 cm must be transported with an adequate restraint system (e.g. booster seat with or without backrest), as per art. 3rd ONC. The seat must be approved according to ECE-R44 / 03 resp. 04 or R129 (mostly orange label). Strictly observe the instructions for use of the seat as well as the car manual. The belt must adhere perfectly to the child's body (remove winter jackets or open them), otherwise, he will not be able to protect him properly.

Take the taxi with the children

Have you ever tried to take a taxi with babies or children? A few days ago I had the need to take the taxi with Carlotta and I was surprised by the insecurity with which the children circulate. For me, it is unthinkable to load the girl in the car without a special seat. So, before leaving, I called the taxi company in Milan to find out if it was possible to book a taxi with a seat. The call center replied that there are no taxis with seats and that I could hold the girl in my arms (which is very dangerous )!

I also checked on the State Police website where - in fact - it is highlighted that the use of child seats is not mandatory for the transport of children by taxi: "in the case of cars used for the public transport service (for example on a taxi or rental with driver) children under 1.50 meters in height can only move on the rear seat, not held by special restraint systems, and always accompanied by a passenger of at least 16 years of age ". I understand that a taxi driver cannot always carry seats of various sizes, but I believe that at least a certain amount of child-friendly taxis can be provided, exactly as there are taxis payable by credit card. minicab near me

The only solution: bring your seat. I did it, arousing great surprise and hilarity from the taxi driver who said to me "I have never seen any parent bring their seat". Luckily I brought it: the taxi driver drove like a madman, cheerfully phoning a friend with his cell phone in his hand. A nightmare!

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