Winter Coats and Car Seats: A Safety Reminder

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Hey friends! As winter settles in and temperatures drop, I know it can be tough to think about keeping our little ones warm while also ensuring they’re safely strapped into their car seats. It’s all too easy to toss on those bulky winter coats and buckle them in, but did you know that this could actually compromise their safety?

Consumer Reports emphasizes that those puffy coats can compress in the event of an accident, leaving your child at risk. It’s a startling thought, but one that every parent should consider. I’ll admit, I didn’t even think about this until I saw a post on social media recently, and I’ve been guilty of putting my kids in their car seats while they wore their heavy coats!

What Can You Do?

So, what can you do to keep your child warm and safe? Here’s a quick trick:

1. First, place your child in their car seat and buckle them in, tightening the harness until you can’t pinch any of the webbing between your fingers.
2. Without loosening the harness, take your child out and remove their coat.
3. Put your child back in the seat and buckle them again. If you can pinch the straps now, the coat is too bulky to wear under the harness.

If you discover that their coat isn’t safe, don’t worry! Here are a couple of ways to keep your little one warm:

• After buckling them in, you can turn their coat around and put it on backward, so the back acts like a cozy blanket.
• Alternatively, lay a blanket over them for extra warmth.

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Stay warm and safe out there!

Summary

Winter coats can compromise car seat safety for children. It’s crucial to ensure that coats are not worn under car seat harnesses, as they can compress in an accident. Instead, consider putting the coat on backward or using a blanket to keep your child warm.