MODULE SUMMARY
Motor vehicle crashes are all too common. Even at slow speeds, the forces on the body can result in injury. Children are especially vulnerable. Car seats that are approved for use in the particular vehicle in which the child travels, provided they are fitted properly and used correctly, dramatically reduce the risk of death and injury. However, according to Good Egg Car Safety, almost 2 out of 3 seats checked in UK are fitted incorrectly. This module helps midwives and health visitors offer advice to parents and carers about buying and using child car seats.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this module you should:
- Understand why children need to use car seats that are designed for their specific weight, height and age.
- Appreciate the differences between ISOFIX and car seats restrained by a seat belt.
- Be able to answer common questions from parents and carers about the use of car seats.
- Be able to advise parents and carers about choosing, installing and using a car seat and how to avoid common fitting problems.
- Understand the difference between R44 and R129 (known as i-Size) seats.
NEXT STEPS
- Read clinical content.
- Complete the on-line assessment.
- Receive CPD credit.
- Read our clinical review: if you don’t have a printed version, click here
to download a pdf
AUTHORS
Written by: Nick Lloyd BA, PGCE, DMS, DipM and Kevin Clinton BA Hons, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Reviewed by: Jayne Marshall PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RGN, PFHEA, Foundation Professor of Midwifery and NMC Lead Midwife for Education, University of Leicester, Advanced Driver: Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and Qualified National Observer: Institute of the Motoring Industry (IMI).