Back to school, but not back to booster
Another school year has started and your little one might not feel so little anymore. The fundamental of being a parent, however, remains keeping your child safe. One way to do that is by keeping your child rear-facing in the car for as long as possible. Why? Simply because it is the absolute safest way to travel.
Depending on your child’s age, classmates or friends may start travelling in a forward direction. This does not mean your child is tall, big, or mature enough to do the same. Before switching your child forward-facing, please consider these points:
- A child’s head weighs disproportionately more than an adult.
- At the same time, the neck on a child is not fully developed and thus extra vulnerable.
The crash forces acting on the neck is about five times greater for a child seated forward-facing than rear-facing.
Safety first
We at Axkid cannot recommend enough the safety benefits of travelling rear-facing for as long as possible. Each “extra” year sitting rear-faced, means one more year of additional protection. For us it’s simple: safety first. That is why we will always recommend rear-facing up to 6-7 years of age.
Not too cool for school, but too cool for booster.
So, when someone at school asks if your child has started using a booster, just reply:
“No, since rear-facing is the safest option for my child.”
Car seats allowing rear-facing up to 6-7 years: Axkid Minikid 4 & 2, Axkid ONE 2 & ONE+ 2, and Axkid Move
Safety beyond the car
Leave the car at home and pick up your kids from preschool with the new Axkid Grand Tour! Choose if you want to attach it to your bike, or just enjoy a walk with the Grand Tour as a stroller. It comfortably fits two children up to 22kg each.
