What is the reason behind the down jacket becoming the "killer" of safety seats? A shocking crash test revealed the answer. In the test, the dummy doll wearing a down jacket flew directly out of the car seat in a collision with a speed of 30 miles, while the dummy doll in intimate clothing only vibrated slightly, and the car seat played a good protective role. Why can't down jackets protect children? Cui Minyan, chief representative of the China Children's Safety Group, pointed out that the fluffy shape and filled air of the down jacket caused the clothes to compress and deform during the collision, and the seat belts became loose, making it impossible to restrain the child. In addition, the smooth fabric of the down jacket and the inertia of hard braking can cause the child to be thrown out. A similar situation applies to other winter clothing with fluffy fabrics. So, how can you tell if your child's coat is suitable for wearing in a car seat? Cui Minyan introduced a simple test method, let's find out together. First, have your child sit in the car seat in a coat, tighten the belt and gently pinch it with your fingers.
If you can't pinch the extra seat belt, it's already tightened. Then unfasten the seat belt, lift the child out of the seat, and remove the coat. Then put your child back in the car seat and fasten the seat belt. As Cui Minyan said, the fluffiness and filling air of the down jacket is a key factor that leads to safety problems. The down jacket will be rapidly compressed and deformed during the collision, and the original filling space will be released instantly, resulting in the seat belt becoming loose and can no longer play a restraining role. In addition, smooth fabrics and inertia can also make the child thrown out when braking hard. Therefore, fluffy or smooth fabrics such as down jackets, cold clothing, cotton jackets, etc. are not suitable for wearing in car seats. Protecting the safety of children is the responsibility of every parent, and the correct selection and use of car seats is an important part of this. The role of the car seat is not only to provide a comfortable riding environment, but more importantly, to protect the child's life in the event of a collision.
Therefore, parents should choose products that meet the standards when purchasing safety seats, and install and use them correctly in accordance with the instructions for use. In addition, parents should also know some basic safety knowledge, such as how to fasten the seat belt correctly, how to adjust the angle of the car seat, etc. Before starting the vehicle, make sure that the child is seated correctly in the seat and fastened the seat belt so that the child's body can fit snugly against the seat without extra space. In addition, pay attention to the speed of the vehicle and the force of braking to avoid accidental injury to the child caused by sudden braking. In short, choosing the right clothing to wear in the car seat is essential for your child's safety. Clothing of fluffy or smooth fabrics such as down jackets, cold clothing, and cotton jackets are not suitable for wearing in a car seat. Parents should judge whether their child's coat is suitable for wearing in a safety seat according to the test method introduced by Cui Minyan. Keeping children safe requires us to work together so that they can best protect them during the ride.
Finally, I would like to ask the reader, have you ever noticed the choice of clothing when your child is in a car seat? Now, what are your new knowledge and advice on choosing and using car seats? How to keep your child warm and safe in a car seat in winter? How to dress and match to ensure that children are warm and safe in the car? These are all questions that every parent needs to think about when traveling with their children in winter. First of all, parents need to understand that it is not safe to wear heavy clothing in a car seat. This is because wearing heavy clothing creates a gap between the child and the car seat, and this gap may make the seat protective, resulting in an increased risk of injury in a car accident. Therefore, parents need to consider the safety of their children when dressing and matching their children, take off their children's heavy clothes and put them in the safety seat. Secondly, how to keep children warm in winter? When purchasing a car seat, parents can choose the type of preheated and thermostatic car seat.
Before using the car seat, parents can get in the car in advance, turn on the warm air first, and let the car warm up. Dress your child in close-fitting and thin clothing, as well as hats, gloves, socks, etc. If you feel cold, you can always have a blanket in the car or take off your coat and put it over your child. But be sure to fasten the restraint straps inside the car seat before putting on a blanket or jacket. Finally, parents need to pay attention to the fact that when children wear clothes, the fabric should not be too smooth, and the filling should also be fluffy. If you wear a fluffy and smooth coat, parents must take them off before sitting in the car seat and wearing a seat belt. In winter mornings, it is dark and foggy, and it is usually necessary to drive slowly to ensure safety. Therefore, parents need to go out earlier to prepare in order to better protect themselves and their children. In summary, parents need to pay attention to the safety and warmth of their children when traveling with their children in winter. It is not safe to sit in a car seat with heavy clothing, so parents need to let their children wear close-fitting and thin clothing, and then use blankets and other items to keep warm.
Buying a preheated, thermostatic car seat is also a good option. Finally, parents need to prepare earlier before going out to stay safe and warm.