Rules for traveling by car with children


After the Christmas holidays, there are already many of us who have started counting the days left to enjoy the summer holidays. Luckily, before the summer season we can enjoy some holidays in Easter, holidays that you can take advantage of to do some escape with the smallest of the house.

If you go for the car when traveling with children, you must follow a series of rules to make the trip easier for the family and, of course, for the most little ones of the house are as safe as possible.

Plan the trip

Before starting the expected trip it is important to prepare the vehicle, in addition to the luggage to be carried. It's a good idea for the whole family to see each other involved in this task, something that will avoid tension and discussion.


Stops

Whenever you travel by car, it is advisable to stop every so often. However, when traveling with children, the need is even greater. Thus, very long routes that may result exhausting for the little ones and make a stop every 2 hours or 200 kilometers, both for the driver to take a safe rest and for the children to play and be distracted.

Environmental temperature

As for the car temperature, it is advisable to be around 22 degrees. The hydration It is also important, so you should give the little ones water to drink frequently. Of course, you should have on hand everything that the children may need during the trip (diapers, food, water, pacifier ...).


Retention systems

On the other hand, it is essential to wear the appropriate retention systems for the child's age. He thinks that its use reduces child mortality by 75% in traffic accidents. They must be installed in the rear seats, although baby seats can be placed in the co-pilotas long as the airbag is disconnected.

Entertain the children

Finally, so that the trip is not burdensome for them, the best thing is that you foresee the entertainment: songs, riddles, toys, movies ...

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