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Rotating child restraint systems
If you want a child restraint system with this versatility, it is best to choose a premium product, or one with proven quality in consumer testing.
Ban on the sale of child restraint systems approved under Regulation 44.04
From September 2023, it will no longer be possible to import systems approved under Regulation 44 from markets outside the European Union, and any products that are already in Europe will have one year, until September 2024, to be sold.
Touch, open, look: a magazine for the senses
We are launching a new magazine, la fundación, for an audience interested in culture and the challenges of our society.
Winners of the Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards
The sixth edition of our awards has concluded with the grand final. Meet the three winners: Acceleradora Unoentrecienmil and LUP, from Spain, and the US project TASL (This App Saves Lives).
Rethinking mobility
Imagine a city of the future, where mobility is safe, healthy and sustainable and public spaces are places to coexist, to share respectfully. To mark the UN’s 7th Global Road Safety Week, let’s make this dream come true; let’s rethink mobility.
Rear-facing systems
In this article we will try to clarify what happens in a rear-end collision, and why this type of crash does not pose a greater risk if your child is traveling in a rear-facing position.
CRS in cabs and vehicles for hire
When we have to use a taxicab or vehicle-for-hire (VFH) service with a child, we may have doubts about whether the car has a child restraint system, whether its use is compulsory, and under what conditions. We will answer these questions in this article.
Road safety excellence is possible
On April 18, at the headquarters of the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT), we held the Road Safety Excellence Awards meeting where we shared best practices and the success stories of some of the winners and finalists of these European awards. We tell you more below.
Debunking myths about booster seats with armrests
One of the most common child safety myths is the one that refers to the so-called “armrests” on booster seats with backrests. Are they necessary? The answer is simple. No, they are not necessary and in this article we are going to explain why.
Is an approved child restraint system safe?
One of the most widespread beliefs about child restraint systems refers to the concept of product approval. But even within the various approved systems available on the market, there are differences. We tell you how to choose the best one for your children’s safety.
Today, 1,000 children in the Dominican Republic have a new opportunity
For 13 years we have been supporting the organization Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH), providing balanced nutrition, access to healthcare and education to vulnerable children. Together we have helped a thousand children and young people improve their quality of life. We are working hard so that in the future many more young people will have a chance to escape the cycle of poverty.
Using a baby carrier for the first time
Baby carriers are the best restraint systems for newborns. We tell you how to choose and install them.
Neck injuries. When do they occur? How can they be avoided?
The most decisive factor when it comes to avoiding neck injuries is the direction of travel in which we put our baby or child.
What should you know before you buy a child restraint system?
When buying a child restraint system, it is best to go to a specialist store.
Can I keep using a child restraint system after an accident?
In a collision, a child restraint system may deform and become ineffective. For this reason, it must always be replaced with a new one.
Emergency relief for earthquake victims in Turkey
Together we can get basic necessities to families and people affected by the earthquake.
Road safety education to save lives
International road safety experts gather in Madrid, in a conference organized by Fundación MAPFRE in collaboration with the Spanish Congress of Deputies, to emphasize the fact that education continues to be the most human and necessary part of the Insurance System.