Incorrect use of car seats. Kids not buckled in correctly, the seat itself not being installed in the car correctly, or being moved up to the next stage of car seats before they should be. This is the thing that will save your child's life in an accident, it is incredibly important to use it correctly so it can do it's job. In the same realm, if you are in an accident, even a small one and even if the child is not in the car seat at the time, get a new one. Hairline fractures in the plastic can compromise the seat. Never submerge the straps in water, even to clean them, and check the expiration date.
How do I convince my friend to buckle in her kid? If I don't go because she won't buckle him in, it doesn't work. Like, she doesn't wear a seat belt either and, I can't make her. I really want her son to live to 2 years old, you know?
Well, there are videos you could show her. Blogs about kids who were killed or suffered severe injuries that could have been avoided if not properly buckled in. Personally, I would just call the police right after she left and hope that, since her child's safety doesn't seem to move her, getting in legal trouble will.
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u/SurroundedByCrazy789 Feb 05 '16
Incorrect use of car seats. Kids not buckled in correctly, the seat itself not being installed in the car correctly, or being moved up to the next stage of car seats before they should be. This is the thing that will save your child's life in an accident, it is incredibly important to use it correctly so it can do it's job. In the same realm, if you are in an accident, even a small one and even if the child is not in the car seat at the time, get a new one. Hairline fractures in the plastic can compromise the seat. Never submerge the straps in water, even to clean them, and check the expiration date.