Did you know wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of death by up to 50% for front seat passengers and 75% for rear seat passengers? Keep kids safe and buckle up before you go. 

• On impact, your child won’t get flung out of their seat.
• It reduces the risk of them being thrown forward and hitting the steering wheel, dashboard or front seat.
• It prevents your child from hitting and hurting other passengers.
• They reduce the risk of internal injury.

Although your natural instinct may be to hold your baby or toddler in your arms during an accident, you could be doing more harm than good. In fact, your weight, along with the force of your body, could crush your child to death. 

If your baby weighs up to 13 kg, and is younger than 1, they should be in a rear facing car seat. Never place an infant car seat on the front seat, especially if there’s a passenger airbag.

A forward facing seat is perfect if your little one weighs between 9 and 18 kg or is between 9 months and 4 years old. Forward facing seats can be used until your child grows too tall for the height of the adjustable harness. 

Your child should be 145 cm or taller, between 4 and 6 years old, and weigh between 15 and 25 kg. Booster seats have a back and give extra protection when there’s side impact. 

Use booster cushions when your child is slightly older – between 6 and 12, and weighs between 22 and 36 kg. Booster cushions don’t have harnesses, which is why an adult seatbelt must be used and adjusted correctly. 

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The information contained in this article is for general guidance on matters of interest only and does not constitute professional advice. Any action taken by you based upon the information in this article is strictly at your own risk and Woolworths disclaims all liability in this regard.

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