When it comes to a child seat or baby bath, it also depends on how it is placed in the car. Children up to the age of 15 months – regardless of their size – may not be transported facing the direction of travel.
In principle, experts advise that children up to the age of two should not be allowed to ride in the direction of travel. The reason: Due to their relatively large and heavy heads, children experience particularly great strain on the neck spine during sudden braking maneuvers or rear-end collisions. With the corresponding risk of injury. Some manufacturers also offer backwards seats – also called reboarders – for children up to four years old.
In addition, children must be securely restrained in the seat. The instructions for use can be helpful so that the child is not fastened incorrectly or inadequately. Advice when purchasing a child seat helps to avoid later problems. Because not every model fits well into every car. And according to experts, avoidable problems also occur more often when fastening with straps and Isofix.
Happy children prefer to drive and cause less anxiety when traveling. This also benefits the older people in the car. That’s why, according to experts, there is a lot that can be done beyond technology to make good and safe progress. This includes, for example:
