Have you ever seen a parent share a photo of their little one buckled in a car seat? It often sparks a flurry of opinions: “That jacket’s too fluffy!” “That seat looks too cramped!” “Those chest clips are positioned incorrectly!” When it comes to car seat safety, the internet loves to express concern, and for good reason.
Correctly using car seats is crucial; it can mean the difference between minor injuries and serious harm. One dedicated mom is on a mission to highlight how critical it is to place the chest clip correctly on your child’s car seat harness. She came up with a clever way to convey this message.
“Mr. Bones here on the left demonstrates why his chest clip placement is problematic,” Emily Carson wrote in her now-famous post. “If he were in an accident, he would face the risk of internal bleeding to vital organs. In contrast, Mr. Bones on the right has his chest clip positioned properly, providing protection to his organs with the rib cage.”
Emily describes herself as a “Child Passenger Safety Advocate.” This means she is committed to learning from reputable sources, staying updated on car seat safety, and ensuring children are safe while traveling. You don’t have to be a parent to be an advocate for car seat safety! She has even created a Facebook page to raise awareness about various child safety issues.
Her post echoes another viral story from the previous year about a child who suffered severe bruising from a car accident. “This is a 3-year-old girl who was recently involved in a car crash. The bruising on her chest resulted from the chest clip on her 5-point harness,” wrote Lisa Brown in a Facebook post last year. “It was correctly positioned at armpit level, right between her nipples. Had it been lower, she could have suffered organ damage or internal bleeding. If it were higher, asphyxiation could have been a risk. The ER doctor confirmed these facts as well.”
The takeaway is clear: Using your car seat correctly is vital for safety. For once, the internet’s concern is truly valuable.
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In summary, it’s essential to properly place your child’s car seat chest clip to ensure their safety. With simple adjustments, you can help protect your little ones in the event of an accident.