car seats


> child in a rear-facing car seat until the age of two.


Not installing the car seat


correctly A car seat won’t do its job properly if it’s incorrectly installed. Most common mistakes include not securing the car seat tightly enough and not using the correct type of seat belt to secure the child in the seat. Aſter securing your seat, check to ensure the car seat doesn’t tip forward or slide from side to side. Even better, use an anchoring system such as ISOFIX to anchor your car seat to the car frame.


Not securing your child in the


car seat It’s very important to ensure your car seat straps are snug enough to firmly hold your child in place should an accident occur. When placing your child in their car seat, ensure the straps aren’t twisted, then use the pull on the front of the car seat to pull the straps tight, you should have roughly one finger's width space between your child and the straps.


Moving to a booster seat too soon As children grow and get older, they will move from a traditional style car seat to a booster seat. Your child can use a booster seat once they reach 22kg. An adult will need to help the child fit the seat belt correctly.


Using the car seat as a pushchair


or cot A car seat is designed to protect your baby or child during travel. It is not intended to replace your pushchair or to leave your child to sleep in the house. Research has shown that young children leſt for long periods of time in a car seat are at risk of lower levels of oxygen due to mild airway obstruction. It can also lead to a flattened area on the back of the head and make reflux worse.


Dressing your child in bulky


clothing Although tempting to dress your child in that fabulous snowsuit during the winter to keep them cosy and warm, it can have a detrimental effect on the effect of their car


Growing safely Little ones just don’t stop growing. Tat means they need a seat that grows with them. Tey also need a seat for when they're travelling too, not only to keep them comfortable but, above all, to keep them safe. Tat’s why Jané has just launched the Quartz, the new car safety seat for children. Tis seat goes one step beyond in terms of safety, and is fitted with the most advanced technological features to suit the needs of each child. Designed for group 2/3 for children of 15 to 36 kilos, the new Quartz stands out for its revolutionary Proportional Height Adjustment, an integral adjustment system that lets you alter the height by up to eleven positions. When the height of the seat is extended, it is not just the headrest that moves, the backrest also moves to the corresponding height, thereby guaranteeing that the child has maximum protection throughout all the stages of growth. Te Quartz safety seat is also fitted with other advanced safety and comfort features, like the restraint system with Isofix fasteners, three reclining positions and the breathable Soſt Touch padding. For more information see www.jane.es


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safety Te Maxi-Cosi AxissFix is a clever toddler car seat that combines state-of the- art i-Size safety with its improved head and neck protection with the convenience of a 360° swivelling seat. By turning towards you, the AxissFix allows you to comfortably seat and fasten your child without the everyday twisting and bending. Experience the ease of use and outstanding safety of AxissFix, which offers up to two years of rearward-facing travel and can be used forward-facing up to the age of four. www.maxi-cosi.com/ie-en


seat. Harness straps may not provide enough protection over the top of bulky outerwear and the child can be suddenly thrown forward without much protection in the event of an accident. If it is cold, dress your baby in a lighter jacket and hat, buckle them up in the car seat with the harness snug, and then tuck a blanket in around your baby to keep them warm.


Holding your child on your lap It can be very tempting to liſt your baby or child out of their car seat and hold them whilst they are crying or having a tantrum, especially on a long journey, or if making a very quick trip. You’ve got hold of them tightly aſter all! However, the truth is that, even if you are strapped into the car, a collision could throw your child forwards during an accident and, if you strap both yourself and the child in, your weight could crush them. So, as much as your child is screaming and it is inconvenient, never let your child ride in a car unless properly secured.


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