Safety going along

The main rules of memory:

• Products are used according to age recommendations and weight limits
• There can be no “excess” of reflectors, lights and reflective products
• Read the product instructions properly and ask the seller if necessary
• Follow the guidelines, weight limits, and recommendations — they were created for a reason!

Safety measures begin before the birth of the child

The seat belt is intended to protect the person driving, but there are more to protect when pregnant. The main thing is that the seat belt is worn correctly and that it settles in the right places:

1. The hip belt should hit the right treat on the lower part of the pelvis. When pregnant, you can use this as an aid belt reducer, which directs the car's lap belt to the lower part of the pelvis, where it does not press on the stomach or fetus. Also, with the help of a belt lifter, the seat belt does not slip back over the stomach. This way your stomach does not act as an “airbag” in the event of a crash. Belt reducer, when used correctly, reduces the risk of miscarriage and premature birth.
2. The shoulder girdle should run from the side of the pregnancy belly, through the chest between the breasts, to the middle of the shoulder. The belt should not slide under or over the shoulder and should be as close as possible to the body.

In the range of children's accessories you will find two different BeSafe Pregnancy Belt Reducer. The belt trimmer is recommended to be used from the second month of pregnancy onwards. Read more about wearing seat belts while pregnant on the BeSafe blog from here.

In the car

When traveling by car, it is important to make sure that the seat, car seat, or seat belt is Compliant with EU safety standards. Follow the height and weight limits and buy the next size seat when your child needs it. Before buying a new car seat, match the car seat to the car and the child to make sure of its fit and comfort. Car seat adjustment is always successful In stores of Lastentarvike and at the same time you will receive instructions for the correct installation or the car seat can be installed in the car for you.

P.S. Read from here tips for buying a car seat and remember to choose a car seat Always safety first.

Once the car seat issues have been taken care of in proper condition, you can create more peace of mind for yourself with a variety of smart devices that alert you in the event of certain incidents. Smart devices work through an app that can be downloaded to your phone, which sends a warning message to your phone, for example if your child's temperature rises.

• Cybex in the safety trough and car seat can be found SensorSafe device, which is attached to the harness. The app warns if the child tends to harness away, the car is too hot/cold, the child accidentally gets in the car, or the child has been sitting too long.
• Axkid Connect is a sensor padwhich is activated when the child sits on it. The sensor pad monitors temperature and sitting time, and sends a warning to the mobile phone if the temperature is too high, the child has been accidentally left in the car, or has been sitting in the seat for too long. Axkid Connect is suitable for all types of seat belts, car seats and seat belts that can be found on the market.

When driving, always check that the safety harness is at a good height (a small bottom is the appropriate height) and tight enough (see from this video instructions harness tightening). If, in spite of everything, the child is pulling out of the harness or the harness is dripping from the shoulders, try Belt Collector Belt Combiner. With these harnesses stay in good alignment and the child himself will not be able to get out of them.

Psst! Extra tip: Cover the harness opening button with your hand when you remove the harness and are about to take your child out of the harness. In this case, your child will not learn that “that button will open your harness” - which, at a certain age, might be a very attractive button to open.

With various accessories, you can increase your and your child's travel comfort and thus also safety - you will be able to concentrate on driving better when everyone is comfortable in the car. Pocketed Bench Curtain keep all loose toys, snacks and others in one place, so that in the event of a sudden stop, small items do not fly around inside the car. Baby Mirror With the help of the rear-view mirror, you can see how your little one is doing, so that the child can travel safely in the direction of the back and you can keep sight of each other. Also put sunscreens for car windows. Sun protection prevents sun glare while sitting in the car and protects the sleeping child during the trip.

When moving with trolleys or strollers

When using strollers, like any other baby care equipment, it is important to read the instructions for use and follow them. Our professional salespeople are able to advise on operating instructions, the right kind of stacking, as well as e.g. in the maintenance of wagons.

As is popular in the Nordic countries, many young children may sleep in the carriage for a nap in the wonderfully fresh open air. A baby sleeping in a stroller should be kept within hearing and vision distance. Crying alarm is a great tool for this. Get a cordless version so you can conveniently move it wherever your baby happens to be sleeping. Keep in mind, however, that it is not worth leaving your child alone with a cry alarm. Always lock the brakes on your wagon too!

Weather conditions should also be taken into account when the baby sleeps in the stroller. When the weather warms up, check that the child is not too hot in the stroller. Most wagons also provide enhanced ventilation with the help of ventilation holes or, for example, by opening the leg cover partially or completely. In the children's accessories you will find parasols strollers and strollers that protect the child from the sun's rays without obstructing ventilation. Also canopy curtain can use as sun protection, for example sideways, allowing it to protect from a certain angle against the sun shining, but not obstructing ventilation.

In the spring, small animals, such as squirrels, begin to look for nesting sites, and in this case it is also good to protect the carriage house and its precious cargo. To this mosquito net is a great solution: it allows the child to sleep outside without squirrels interfering with sleep, and also indoors without having their own pets climb into the carriage to frolic with the baby.

And in dark weather, be sure to decorate your stroller with lights and reflective products. The day gets dark pretty quickly in spring and autumn (not to mention winter), so it may be better to keep reflectors and other visibility-enhancing products attached to the stroller year-round - in which case the dark never surprises.

Also remember the weight limits of the wagons. The pushchair should be taken out of use when the baby reaches the weight limit or when the baby begins to learn how to move (e.g. turning or kneeling). When deploying the stroller seat, always put the child in the stroller's safety harness. Also check the weight limits of the load basket and the side basket and follow them so that the stroller does not swing one way or the other and does not tip over.

Outdoor activities with children

It is extremely important for children to use sunscreen, as the sun's rays are harsh on sensitive skin. Repeated and prolonged exposure may result in, among other things, an increased risk of skin cancer in adulthood. A child's primary sun protection is being in the shade and UV clothingthat do not pass UV rays.
Also remember to protect small eyes with sunglasses. Sunglasses are necessary even in winter, as the fleece reflects the sun's rays up to 80%.

In the dark seasons it is worth remembering Reflective products and lights. There are many types of lights, reflectors, and reflective products, so there is sure to be a suitable one for every child and for every use: hanging, flashing LED, adhesive stickers, etc. Choose reflective products for your family and attach to strollers, strollers, kids' and yours clothes, shoes, club backpacks, and anything else you can think of. An easy choice for a child is reflective vest or collarsthat is nifty to slip on.
The reflector is very small in size, but it can be extremely important in traffic. With lights, reflectors and reflective products, you make yourself and your family visible to others in traffic!

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