Kids Car Seats UK Common Mistakes You Shouldnt Make

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Kids Car Seats UK Common Mistakes You Shouldnt Make
Some of us make some common mistakes when buying or using kids car seats. I have listed some of those in this article so you can make sure you are not making any of those mistakes.
1) To believe it or not, a mistake that some people make is going out in the car with their baby and not taking the car travel seat at all. The whole purpose in the car travel seat is to help protect the child in the event of a crash. It prevents ejection from the vehicle which makes death in a car crash up to 4 times less likely than if you werent to use one. So no matter how short the journey or how much of a hurry you are in, always be sure to place your baby securely in his car travel seat before driving anywhere.
2) Some people modify their kids car seats harness belt which is a big mistake as this could affect the safety of the belt.
3) Never throw away your kids car seats instruction manual as you may need to refer to them. This is a common mistake as people think they either dont need them or that they will never need to use them. If you think the car travel seat seems loose or not fitted correctly you should always refer to the manufacturers manual.
4) Never drive away if you think your childs seat is not fitted correctly or not secure enough. Ignoring this is a serious mistake to make. Always make sure you fit your baby car seats on to your car seat securely.
5) Dont buy baby carseats with pretty patterns just because you think it looks nice. Some people seem to think about how the seat looks and forget about the safety. The best way to buy a car travel seat is to look for one that has the safety features you want and need, then pick a colour you like from the colour range of that car travel seat.
6) Dont put the whole seat in the wash as this can affect the overall safety of childs car seats. Car seats are designed with materials that can withstand crash forces. Using harsh cleaning products and soaking parts of childs car seats can damage them and affect the way they would react in a crash. Be sure not to make this mistake and always check the instruction manual before cleaning any part of the seat.
7) Many people ignore the height or weight restrictions as they dont think it will make much of a difference. Baby cars seats and booster seat regulations are there for a reason and the reason is safety.
8) Some people seem to make the mistake of buying a second hand car seat. Cheap child car seats which are cheap just because they are second hand may not be worth thinking about. You should not buy a second hand seat especially if you dont know the history of it and are unsure of whether it has been through any crashes. Car seats expire and may not be up to the current safety standards, so buying your kids car seats that fall into this category could be a big mistake.
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