Hi, I've just gotten confident with driving n getting a new car - do i need to buy 2 car seats for my 3 year old twin naughty boys to strap them safe in the back seat or the existing seat belt is sufficient - unless they learn how to unbelt themselves - what shall i do? i want them to stay put and stay safe n not have distractions while driving - whats ur advise???
2007-02-03 22:25:11 · 8 answers · asked by Hamzay 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You need to have a carseat for young children. If they weigh enough, you may be able to get them booster seats at this point. But 3 years old is still too young to just sit alone in the back seat without a carseat/booster seat, they would not be safe.
2007-02-04 00:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Erika 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the car seats! They are suppose to be in them until they are 5 or hit 50 pounds. If you get rearend by another car the seat belts aren't made for people their size so they might get ejected. The car seats are bulky and take up a lot of room however it keeps them safely in place if there is an accident. They are also at the age where you can get them boost seats. The boost seats will keep them in place in case of an accident. Look into the boost seats.
2007-02-03 22:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be in belt positioning booster seats for their safety and compliance with the law. They are not nearly as expensive as infant seats and if money is the issue talk to a local agency or ask your pediatrician who to contact for aid. It is very important that they be in age appropriate seats!!!
2007-02-03 23:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by S W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deffinatetly dear its the law in the uk now and id do it even if it wasnt as its so dangerous and its not just your driving other people are careless if they are belted up in a seat you can concentrate on your driving n other people around you and not on the boys wondering what they are touching or if they are trying to escape! also use your child locks too good luck n happy driving
2007-02-03 22:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the Florida Highway Patrol - USA
4 Steps for Kids Guidelines
The emphasis continues to be keeping our children safe on the road. That means putting them in the proper restraint for their age, size, and weight. "Securing your child in a correctly installed child safety seat is one of the most important things you can do to protect your child's life everyday," according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since parents are often confused about the difference between child restraint laws (which differ in many states) and the recommendations of national experts regarding child safety seats, safety advocates at Buckle Up America want to ensure that parents and caregivers are aware of the national 4 Steps for Kids Guidelines:
Step 1: Babies from birth to one year AND 20 pounds ride in rear-facing child seats.
Step 2: Toddlers from one year to age four (& 40 lbs.) ride in forward-facing child seats.
Step 3: Children ages four (& 40 lbs) - eight (or 4'9" tall) should ride in booster seats.
Step 4: Children over age eight (or 4’9" tall) may use vehicle's seat belt.
ALL children 12 and under should ride in the back seat of a vehicle.
It may be surprising to know that a recent survey (2001) conducted by AAA found that in Florida over 96 percent of all car seats checked were improperly installed. Although statistically most infants and toddlers under the age of four ride in the correct child safety seat, less than ten percent of the children (ages five to eight) who should be in booster seats use one. "Booster seats are as important as any of the other steps for protecting your child's life while riding in the car," according to NHTSA, which also recommends that "children who have outgrown child safety seats be properly restrained in booster seats until they are at least eight years old, unless they are 4'9" tall." Since vehicle seat belts are designed for adults, not children, booster seats are important because they "boost" children up so that seat belts can fit them correctly.
2007-02-03 22:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
holy crap are you ignorant. 3yrs old...what do you think??? The age is 8yrs old and that's in a booster seat. but sometimes 8yr olds are very tall or very heavy. but you have 5 more years to worry about that. I feel bad for the safety of your children.
2007-02-04 00:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you put them in booster seats till they are 4'9'' If you get in a car accident your goin to looses those children or get them severly injured by letting them where regular seatbelts like they are adults I'm sorry but you need a reality check.
2007-02-04 07:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by rocker_gurl08 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the car seats., better safe than sorry.
2007-02-07 16:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋