Which is the safest car seat for children?

In the United States, the leading cause of death among children is motor vehicle accidents. According to 2015 figures, 663 children died and 132,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents, mostly caused by their parents.

Whenever you are driving, make sure your child is properly secured in a child restraint or seat belt, depending on their age. In particular, never allow children under 13 years old to sit in the front or rear seat of an airbag. Airbags can kill children in the front seat.

You should put children in the back seat. Many parents want to put their children in the front seat so they can keep an eye on them and take care of them. But remember, you are driving and taking care of them will distract you and you will not be able to handle unexpected situations.

Never place a child seat in the front seat facing backwards. In the event of a collision, the airbag will push the child into the back of the front passenger seat with significant force, causing serious injury or suffocation.

If you have no other choice, secure the child restraint to the front seat with the seat belt. Move the seat back as far from the dashboard as possible. Press the button on the front seat to deactivate the airbag or, if your vehicle is equipped with a sensor, deactivate the airbag when the child restraint is placed on it.

When you place your child in this position, be aware that when you get them out of the car you are on the side of the road where traffic is moving. Use a child seat that is facing the front seat and fit it carefully into the car seat as they can be pushed around when we make sharp turns.

This is the safest place to put a child safety seat because it is furthest from the side of the car. In the event of an accident, this is the place in the car that is least affected. Parents need to check the seat belt and install it carefully in the row of seats with a 3-point seat belt system.

This position is more suitable than the rear seat position behind the driver. When helping the child out of the car, you are on the sidewalk. Make sure that children are always well protected when riding in the car with a child seat or seat belt depending on the age, height and weight of the child.