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Infographic: Advice on traveling with children in an RV
How should children travel in an RV? An RV is the perfect vehicle for going on a family trip, but you should always travel as safely as possible.
Road safety action by sixteen NGOs
The Characterization of the NGOs focused on Road Safety study seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities that non-governmental organizations working on Road Safety face, particularly in terms of raising, accessing and maintaining funding.
Infographic: how to properly secure a child in a child car seat
In this infographic we cover the different ways of securing a child in a child car seat: with a harness or a seat belt. And we look at the advantages of rear-facing child seats.
The dangers of children having tablets, screens or cell phones in their child seats
It is not enough to secure any loose objects, you must also know where to place them. The back or the front of a headrest is not the most suitable place.
Technology that saves lives
We analyze the impact of using new vehicle safety systems in the conference entitled “On the path to safety as standard in all vehicles”.
Choose the most suitable child restraint system for your children
We know that to take our children in the car you have to install a child restraint system appropriate to their characteristics, but what seat? And, above all, is there any more secure? Let yourself be advised, we help you with the most important choice.
How should a newborn baby travel on different forms of transport?
Regardless of the method of transport you choose, the safety of newborn babies is of vital importance.
The importance of keeping children hydrated on journeys
Cuando se viaja en coche hay que tener en cuenta la cantidad de líquido que necesitan los más pequeños, ya que tienen más facilidades para deshidratarse.
Are pregnancy seat belt adjusters safe?
Pregnancy seat belt adjusters are simply securing systems that hold the car seat belt in place.
Which parts of a child car seat can be added or removed?
Most importantly, before deciding whether to add or remove parts of a child car seat, you should make sure it is approved and suitable for the child’s physical characteristics.
What are the most dangerous months for driving during pregnancy?
Provided you take the proper precautions, driving while pregnant can be perfectly safe for both mother and baby.
This is what happens when traveling in the back seats without taking the appropriate safety measures
Children under 135 cm travel with child restraint systems in the rear seats (except in certain circumstances), and adults and those taller than 135 cm wearing a seat belt.
The importance of the Top Tether in child restraint systems
The Top Tether is a safety device in ISOFIX-based child restraint systems and it is the third point of anchorage.
Traveling with a child seat on the school bus
Most of the injuries caused bus accidents, whether a school bus or any other type of bus, are due to not using a seat belt.
Renewing your child car seat and choosing the right one
The time has come to change your child car seat and you are not sure what to look for or what you should take into account in order to choose the most appropriate seat for your child?
What is the penalty for traveling with a child without a child car seat?
The failure to install and use a child restraint system is a serious offence which carries a 200 euro fine and the removal of three points from your driving license.