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As seat belts are designed for adults, children need to be “boosted” or “elevated” to ensure they are properly protected.

This infographic tells you all you need to know about the ISOFIX system. Get the answers to all your questions about how to install a child seat featuring this system.

Many queries can arise when it comes to installing a child restraint system. The most common question is where to place the child car seat.

Memorize three initials that save lives: PAS, ‘Proteger, Avisar y Socorrer’ (Protect, Advise, Assist). Using the correct protection, following the rules of the road and providing prompt and appropriate assistance in the event of a traffic accident can make all the difference. All together we will achieve Goal Zero! Save lives. It is not an impossible challenge.

Among the reasons for changing the orientation of the child restraint system from rear-facing to forward-facing is child motion sickness.

The vehicle’s ISOFIX anchorages must also be checked, as they may be affected by having been involved in a crash.

The speed and convenience of putting children directly into their child restraint system without removing their overcoat could lead us into making a big mistake.

On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disabilities, we insist on the influence that traffic accidents have on the disability of children.

Children and new-born babies should not appear in these figures. Regrettably, however, babies can also be involved in traffic accidents.

Hypotonia affects the child’s posture and positioning in the child car seat. For more information visit Fundación MAPFRE’s website.

Neck injuries are the most common in children under two years of age who are involved in traffic accidents, according to the DGT.

In the guide Infant and child safety in cars: child car seats”, you will find advice for the pregnancy and, most importantly, after the child is born.

Since prevention is key, if you are going to travel by bus with children, whether on city or intercity buses, we recommend reading this article.

The safety of a child is paramount and on school transportation, it is no exception. If you have any questions, our section “The Expert Answers” will provide the answers.

As the child grows, you move from using a child restraint system with a harness to a booster seat, and finally on to using an adult seat belt.

Children may not ride in the front seats unless all the rear seats are occupied by other children. But this law has its exceptions.

The safest position for children to travel in a child seat in a car is rear-facing.