So, for about 2 years now I've been nannying for the same family every Friday.
Usually the mum and I don't go anywhere togther with the kids, it's either her staying home with some and me taking some or vice versa (they have 4 kids).
Anyway, yesterday was a first. We both went in her car to Playgroup.
And I could NOT believe how she used the car seats.
The 18mth old was in a MaxiRider II (http://babyonline.com.au/images/Maxi Rider II.jpg) with the harness in the top slots. The mum put the harness UNDER her arms and buckled. It was ridiculously loose.
In the middle was a LBB with a lap-only belt and H-Harness (http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/images/...sories/Child-Safety-harness-(H---Harness).jpg). Both were on the loosest setting. Her DS (just turned 4) slid all the way forward so he was basically standing.
Then was the 3.5yo in a foam HBB (http://www.conext.com.au/images/products/860.jpg) with a lap-sash belt. I buckled him in, and there was no belt guide and he slipped the sash straight behind his back.
I don't know what to do!!! I love these kids dearly, especially the toddler who I've nannied since birth. The mum is a smart woman, I don't know how she can think a harness under the arms is safe!
I have a really good relationship with her, does anyone have suggestions on how to approach it? I'm doing my tech course in Feb, so after that I'll be qualified to educate her, but I don't think I can let it go on that long.
TIA!
Usually the mum and I don't go anywhere togther with the kids, it's either her staying home with some and me taking some or vice versa (they have 4 kids).
Anyway, yesterday was a first. We both went in her car to Playgroup.
And I could NOT believe how she used the car seats.
The 18mth old was in a MaxiRider II (http://babyonline.com.au/images/Maxi Rider II.jpg) with the harness in the top slots. The mum put the harness UNDER her arms and buckled. It was ridiculously loose.
In the middle was a LBB with a lap-only belt and H-Harness (http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/images/...sories/Child-Safety-harness-(H---Harness).jpg). Both were on the loosest setting. Her DS (just turned 4) slid all the way forward so he was basically standing.
Then was the 3.5yo in a foam HBB (http://www.conext.com.au/images/products/860.jpg) with a lap-sash belt. I buckled him in, and there was no belt guide and he slipped the sash straight behind his back.
I don't know what to do!!! I love these kids dearly, especially the toddler who I've nannied since birth. The mum is a smart woman, I don't know how she can think a harness under the arms is safe!
I have a really good relationship with her, does anyone have suggestions on how to approach it? I'm doing my tech course in Feb, so after that I'll be qualified to educate her, but I don't think I can let it go on that long.
TIA!