Keeping your baby warm and snug throughout the winter and during cold days is, of course, a priority. However, wrapping your child in a thick, bulky winter coat could have potential complications when it comes to the effectiveness of your babies car seat. In order for your baby car seat to be as effective as possible it is vital that all straps and harnesses must be reasonably tight to your childs body. When you dress your baby in a thick winter coat it is likely that it will compress in the case of an accident or sudden impact, which can have disastrous consequences. Compacting of the winter coat will allow for slack in the harness and straps securing your child which could potentially lead to your child being thrown out of the seat.
In order to keep your baby warm and avoid this potential hazard consider dressing your child warmly in indoor clothes or use a fleece jacket, as these are very warm whilst also being quite thin when compared to other winter coats. Once you have safely buckled your child in their seat and the straps are fitting snug around your infant you can then put a warm blanket or winter coat over the top. Also remember not to place a blanket under your child in a car seat as this too, could compress and complicate the effectiveness of the seat. In the case of a blanket or padding which was already positioned in the seat when you purchased it, then this will have been tested by the manufacturer to ensure its safety.
So keep your child warm but don’t compromise on safety, simply by warming your car before you take your baby inside will make a big difference. Also dress your baby with a hat as a large percentage of body heat is lost through the head. Use these simple steps and you will already of won half the battle to keep your child warm whilst avoiding a potential hazard.
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