8 things you should not do when there are children in the car

1. No child seat provided

Experts say that children 12 years old can still use child seats. Therefore, do not ignore this equipment because they will save your child in unfortunate situations. Why use child seats? Because seat belts are only designed for adults, child seats must be equipped with seat belts to be effective and not put pressure on children in case of an accident.

2. Last minute itinerary changes

Remember that even small changes in plans can become a problem for your child on a long trip if stops are not well thought out. Especially if parents intend to take a bad shortcut to save distance. Even stopping to enjoy the scenery can be a bad idea because young children always want to get to their destination quickly, not to enjoy the scenery.

3. Not bringing enough food

Young children are in the most rapid stage of development, so their nutritional needs are very high. Even if they have just eaten a full meal, they can feel hungry after a few hours. Therefore, preparing suitable food for children is necessary for each trip. Hunger not only affects health but can also make some children irritable, causing you to lose concentration while driving.

4. Ignore when your child feels unwell

No one likes to complain, even children, so don't ignore it when your child says they're not feeling well. Children are susceptible to motion sickness, so proper rest periods and specific precautions are needed.

5. Listen to music as you like

You love listening to heavy metal or hip hop on the road, but your child may not like it. These types of music tend to annoy more than please, so a collection of your child’s favorites is essential. While you may find it boring, your child’s feelings are more important, right?

6. Not caring about children's interests

During each trip, adults can keep themselves busy and reduce boredom by talking and driving, but children often do not. They easily feel bored and tired because they have to sit still for a long time. Therefore, favorite cartoons downloaded on the phone or stuffed animals, small toys can be the things you need to prepare for each trip.

7. Forgetting to turn off the passenger airbag

If you are using a child seat in the front seat, make sure you turn off the airbag when in this area. Although airbags are designed to save lives, they can cause serious injury to children.

8. Let children play with the sunroof

If your child wants to enjoy the scenery, stop the car in a safe place for them to enjoy. Many parents have the habit of letting their children stick their heads out of the sunroof, but they do not know that with the inertia of the car while it is moving, the child can suffer head and neck injuries or collide with foreign objects outside if there is a situation where they have to brake suddenly.