Safety Musts For Car Travel- 1966

1. Parents should always check doors and windows before leaving the house. They should all be locked and child should be taught never to put their hands on the handles. Most new cars now come with these safety back door locks and if not, a dealer can easily install some.

2. Safety belts are not just for adults but everyone in the car. a very young child should use harnesses to arrange the belt safely around the child. it should go around their shulders, chest, waist and pelvic region but still allow the child to turn and stand. (!) Infants should be in a carseat but be certain to find a good one. A baby should be in a travel bed with straps that you can secure in the car using an adult safety belt.


3. Many children like to stand in the front seat where they can see the road but this is very dangerous. A sudden stop could throw the child. (really?) A young child is safest in the back where there is more padding.

4. Teach your children not to play with the dashboard. Also no child should ever be left in the car alone. They are too curious and might manage to ram the can into something like a tree or burn themselves on the lighter.

5. Comfort is important because children are more likely to stay in their seats and quiet thus staying safe. If on a long journey, using the crib mattress is a good idea so the child can sleep (!)

"A standard size crib mattress fits neatly in the back of most cars, flush with the back of the front seat. When sleepy, the child can lie down on his own comfortable bed without danger of falling onto the floor."

6. Dont give your child a treat on a stick.

7. No big toys in the car. They should be light and made of plastic of rubber. No balloons!

8. Never leave sharp or heavy objects on the back window. They could fall and injure.

9. Dont bring children into open convertible

10. Stop the car and pull over when dealing with a crying or tantrum throwing child.