Car Seat Safety by Age

CAR SEAT SAFETY BY AGE

WITH PALMY’S CAR SEAT EXPERTS, TREASURED CARGO NZ

Sadly over 80% of car seats are being used incorrectly.

Follow our guidelines to make sure your precious tamariki are as safe as possible. 0-1yr All babies need to be in a rear-facing seat (looking out the back window). Rear-facing reduces the risk of death by up to 90%! A child’s spine is not strong enough to support their head in a forward facing crash until they are about 4yrs old. A rear facing car seat will take the impact and protect your child’s delicate head, neck and spine. Rear face as long as possible. Do a Google search for ‘rear facing vs forward facing’ to fully understand. 2yrs Still safer rear-facing. Sadly not all car seats here in NZ will rear face this long so make sure you get a seat with high rear and forward facing height/weight limits. If forward facing, they need to be in a harness that sits snug on their bodies at all times. 3yrs Rear or forward facing. Always buckled snuggly in the back seat. Their seat fits them correctly and is installed solidly and correctly. No seatbelt booster for 3yr olds please. 4yrs Still harnessed in seat that accommodates their weight (some only harness to 18kgs so won’t last children as long as others). 3/4yr olds are not ready for seatbelt booster seats as they are too wiggly and immature to sit still for the whole drive. Save boosters for over 5yr olds. 5yrs + Harnessed seat or full back booster. Kids needs to be in a booster until they are approximately 148cms (or pass the 5 step test). Full boosters offer much more protection than half booster seats. Keep half boosters for much older kids, 8yrs+. Quick check - Safest seat for their age? Installed correctly and solidly? In safest position in the car? Being used properly every single time?

The Koru Study

SEEKING PREGNANT WOMEN to take part in a study measuring body composition changes during pregnancy & early infancy If you are between 11-16 WEEKS of pregnancy we would love to hear from you For more information visit: https://www.thekorustudy.com/

If you are interested in joining this study, please contact Ciara Phone: (06) 951 6366 Text: (021) 1 605 805 Email: thekorustudy@massey.ac.nz

We know it’s very overwhelming. Please contact us for all your car seat needs. Sales, rentals, installations, advice, checks, education, and peace of mind.

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