Simple Car Seat Mistakes That Could Have Deadly Consequences

Remove Bulky Coats and Other Clothing Before Securing Your Child

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We’ve already talked about the importance of tightly securing your child in their car seat. Placing them in the seat in bulky coats, sweaters, and other pieces of clothing can cause slack to form in the harness system.

During an accident, your child could be thrown from the vehicle. Instead, remove their bulky clothing item and secure them in their seat with a blanket for warmth. It’s a bit of a hassle but could save your child in the event of a car accident.