Dangerous accessories for the baby's seat in the car
The safety seats for babies and children in the car are designed and tested to avoid the damage of our children in the event of an accident. But in the market accessories venden are sold for baby seats in the car that we think are great but can become our worst nightmare. Eduardo Medina, Child Safet
The safety seats for babies and children in the car are designed and tested to avoid the damage of our children in the event of an accident. But in the market accessories venden are sold for baby seats in the car that we think are great but can become our worst nightmare. Eduardo Medina, Child Safety Consultant has been advising and installing baby seats in the car in Colombia for 4 years. It states that any accessory not approved by the manufacturer of the chair is potentially dangerous. Unsafe baby accessories in the car
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Headholding : Sold to prevent babies' heads from falling off while sleeping. They are colorful bands with a lot of boom in the market. "In the particular case of the bands, in an accident they can be lowered and hang children or pull their heads back and they can undress."2.
Pillows, cushions and head donuts not authorized by the manufacturer. Medina states that "they affect the correct path of the straps, remove or move the baby away from the back of the chair, avoid a perfect fit, modify the ideal inclination. All this reduces safety and, on the other hand, increases the risk of suffocation. " 3.
Rolls for quilting the straps that are not authorized by the manufacturer of the baby chair These items separate the straps from the body, interfere with the correct performance and position of the chest clip, and can give a misleading view of the necessary adjustment of the straps 4. Quilted, waterproof protectors, sleeping bags, among others, not authorized by the manufacturer. "They interfere with the correct adjustment, leaving the straps loose. They move the back of the baby away from the backrest, leaving it in an area unprotected by the chair, "says Medina.
5. New lining Changing the original upholstery of the chair or putting a lining to protect the factory can endanger the life of the children. children, according to the expert "because the fire resistance of the fabric has surely not been tested, and it has not been tested in a simulated shock"
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Mirrors to see the baby These accessories affect the concentration of the driver and increase the risk of a car accident, however, if you wish to use it, it is recommended that it be tied to the headrest 7.
Toys. "Anything that is loose or can be released in an accident, is considered a projectile that can hurt children in case of an accident. "says the expert consulted. 8.
Coloring tables They can affect the performance of the chair, they can also break or fly off, hurting children in the event of an accident. En And in Guiainfantil.com
we already told you how dangerous it is to put your child's coat on when you sit him in his car seat. Source: - Eduardo Medina
Consultant on Child Safety. Safe Residence
