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How is a child car seat designed?
Learn about the necessary steps involved in the process of creating a child car seat so that it can reach the stores and, eventually, your car.
Social Innovation for Health
On the occasion of World Health Day, which is celebrated on April 7, we want to highlight the importance of the work of those social entrepreneurs who work to provide real solutions in this field. A few weeks away from celebrating the Grand Final of a new edition, we want to share with you here what has become of some of the projects that have participated, since 2018, in our Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards, in the category “Health improvement and digital technology (e-Health)”.
Solidarity in the face of war
The result has exceeded our expectations: in a show of solidarity, many of you have supported our campaign to help Ukraine, standing alongside those who are suffering and helping those who have been forced to flee their homes in such a dramatic situation.
Do you know how much caffeine is in your coffee?
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, which is why many people consume it to relieve fatigue and increase alertness. But not all coffees have the same effect, as the amount of caffeine is not the same in all of them. Fundación MAPFRE would like to remind you that if you want to beat tiredness, the best recipe is rest, especially if you are going to drive; and we recommend that you consume coffee for the sole purpose of delighting your senses and giving your day a spark of flavor, enjoying this pleasant experience.
Women: real and empowered
At Fundación MAPFRE we believe that gender equality is more than a goal in itself, it is an attitude. That is why, on International Women’s Day, we are giving a voice to three real and empowered women from our team who every day strive to make the world a better place.
71,597 steps in women’s leadership
The main task of an organisation with such a strong social commitment as Fundación MAPFRE is to reduce all kinds of shortcomings and promote second chances aimed at protecting the most vulnerable.
For the future
Today is a day to remember the progress that has been made in reducing inequalities between men and women. Today is International Women’s Day and I would like to add my voice to those of other women. We all have a lot to say.
A room of one’s own
The cultural sector is eminently female, or at least mine is, which is the one I can best tell you about, our team in Fundación MAPFRE’s Culture area.
Car games
Here are some safety recommendations that are important for a safe trip.
Anti-rebound systems, a safety element
Do you know how child seat anti-rebound systems work? To understand this, it is important to first define the phases of an impact so that we can understand how the systems that try to reduce the effects of an impact behave.
A seat for Paula
All children are not the same, and our vehicles do not all have the same characteristics. The important thing is that the choice of the car seat they are going to travel in is appropriate for their safety.
Baby carriers: reclining or non-reclining?
In recent times, baby carriers, often referred to as MAXICOSIs, that offer the possibility of reclining the backrest, allowing the baby to adopt a more comfortable position, have been appearing on the market. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of the systems that offer this option.
The fourth anchor point
In view of the doubts raised by the fourth anchor point fitted in an increasing number of booster seats, we explain all its technical characteristics and its possible benefits.
The most common collision
Understanding the difference between a crash and a collision is essential to understanding which the most common collision is, and which is the most damaging.
Healthy eating for mental well-being
Nutritionists are clear: a healthy diet, accompanied by physical activity and a good sleep pattern, is beneficial for improving our mood.
Survival space
In the event of a traffic accident, the actions we have taken when installing the child seat and putting the child in it, will determine the survival space and, therefore, the consequences it may have for our child.
The golden hour: why is it so crucial?
The golden hour is a familiar concept to emergency crews, but is largely unknown to road users. Awareness of this and the information to be communicated can save lives. We explain what you should do in the event of an accident.