{"id":9178,"date":"2018-04-24T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=6220"},"modified":"2024-03-29T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T18:15:03","slug":"car-safety-for-children-of-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/car-safety-for-children-of-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Car safety for children of all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your child is the apple of your eye. That\u2019s why you bought a car known for its reliability the minute you got a positive pregnancy test! But protecting your child while you travel from point A to point B requires more than a well-maintained car and an appropriate car seat. The team at Certified Auto Repair has selected a few tips to help you optimize your children\u2019s safety, whether they\u2019re infants, toddlers or teens.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>First things first: use the right car seat and fasten it properly <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Always use a quality car seat that\u2019s suitable for your child\u2019s age, height and weight, and install it with care. To help guide your choice, follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/3-tips-for-purchasing-a-car-seat-for-a-baby-or-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 tips for purchasing a car seat for a baby or child<\/a>. To find out how to perfectly fasten in your child, have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tc.gc.ca\/en\/services\/road\/child-car-seat-safety\/installing-using-child-car-seat-booster-seat-seat-belt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these resources on the Government of Canada\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4 behaviours to avoid when a child is in the car<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lots of well-intentioned\u2014but ill-informed\u2014parents make certain mistakes that jeopardize their child\u2019s safety. Here are four common habits to banish right away:<\/p>\n<p>1. Not tightening the car seat\u2019s harness enough: in the event of a collision or sudden stop, your child would risk injuries much more severe than if he or she had been solidly strapped in. As a rule of thumb, you should only be able to fit a single finger between the child\u2019s body and the straps.<\/p>\n<p>2.<b>\u00a0<\/b>Putting a child in the front seat: unless every other seat in the vehicle is occupied, kids under the age of 12 should never be allowed to sit in the passenger\u2019s seat. If you have no other option, be sure to deactivate the passenger airbag. It\u2019s true: this safety feature does more harm than good to children in the event of a crash.<\/p>\n<p>3.<b>\u00a0<\/b>Letting a little one eat or drink in the car: if he or she chokes\u2014which happens frequently to kids under 4\u2014you wouldn\u2019t be able to help fast enough.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0Not making sure your older child\u2019s or teen\u2019s seatbelt is fastened: whether by distraction or carelessness, many teens and preteens forgo their seatbelt. In the name of their safety, get in the habit of doing a quick seatbelt check before you start your engine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your children\u2019s car safety starts with a well-maintained vehicle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Certified Auto Repair offers flawless inspection, maintenance and repair services. Trust our experienced mechanics\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">call us today for an appointment<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your child is the apple of your eye. That\u2019s why you bought a car known for its reliability the minute you got a positive pregnancy test! But protecting your child while you travel from point A to point B requires more than a well-maintained car and an appropriate car seat. 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