Adventuredad
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So many good ideas and opinions.:thumbsup:
I think government is sending very conflicting messages regarding child safety. It's also dificul to know what applies a one travels to other places. I'm sure most of us keep our kids very safe regardless of sate but we're not the norm. IMHO, it would be much more effective and simple to have one law for the whole country. States are different from each other but differences are not that large.:twocents:
You're probably right although this area is very confusing to me. One would think tough laws and good enforcement to be important which is why the situation in Sweden really makes me think about this. The law here is very lax but safety is still outstanding
The law says:
--- Everyone in the car must use a seat belt
--- Anyone under 135 cm (53 inches) must use some kind of safety seat such as car seat, booster, infant chair, etc.
--- Children under 3 years old are not allowed to be transported in a vehicle without a car seat unless in temporary situation, like a cab ride.
There are no laws about rf to a certain age, enforcement is lax since we don't have many cops, and fines are about $300 if you're caught (which would be very unusual). Punishment in an accident where your child died for not being restrained or improperly restrained is very lax and I doubt nothing would happen unless things were done deliberatly.
This is what's so confusing to me, everything about car seat safety here seems lax but the safety record is still great. Car seat safety is basically up to parents here and they do a fine job IMHO. Is this a good idea? Should we put more responsibility on parents? Thoughts, opinions, or views on this? The approach of having parents in charge is clearly working here, would it work in other places? If the answer is no, why not?
Good point. My son falls asleep all the time in his belt positioning booster and it works fine. We've got a Volvo V 70 and a Britax Monarch. He doesn't fall forward and he's a heavy sleeper. Maybe we've just gotten lucky with him and the angle of he seat? I would also be concerned if he was constantly falling forward.
LOL, I wish I wasn't so annoying but I guess admitting the problem is the first step in the 12 step program towards becoming less annoying
i think its ridiculous i can legally (not safely) travel with my 3 yr old in a car seatbelt in one state howevewr the next state my child under 6 needs to be in a child restraint, then i can go teo more states and my chuld needs to be 8yr 80 lbs or whatever.
I think government is sending very conflicting messages regarding child safety. It's also dificul to know what applies a one travels to other places. I'm sure most of us keep our kids very safe regardless of sate but we're not the norm. IMHO, it would be much more effective and simple to have one law for the whole country. States are different from each other but differences are not that large.:twocents:
i also have to say i agree with the thought that the US is too lax in its child restraint laws.
You're probably right although this area is very confusing to me. One would think tough laws and good enforcement to be important which is why the situation in Sweden really makes me think about this. The law here is very lax but safety is still outstanding
The law says:
--- Everyone in the car must use a seat belt
--- Anyone under 135 cm (53 inches) must use some kind of safety seat such as car seat, booster, infant chair, etc.
--- Children under 3 years old are not allowed to be transported in a vehicle without a car seat unless in temporary situation, like a cab ride.
There are no laws about rf to a certain age, enforcement is lax since we don't have many cops, and fines are about $300 if you're caught (which would be very unusual). Punishment in an accident where your child died for not being restrained or improperly restrained is very lax and I doubt nothing would happen unless things were done deliberatly.
This is what's so confusing to me, everything about car seat safety here seems lax but the safety record is still great. Car seat safety is basically up to parents here and they do a fine job IMHO. Is this a good idea? Should we put more responsibility on parents? Thoughts, opinions, or views on this? The approach of having parents in charge is clearly working here, would it work in other places? If the answer is no, why not?
True enough. However, one situation I feel needs to be addressed, regardless of parenting and/or the child's ability to follow directions, is the fact that children of this age still frequently fall asleep in the car.
Good point. My son falls asleep all the time in his belt positioning booster and it works fine. We've got a Volvo V 70 and a Britax Monarch. He doesn't fall forward and he's a heavy sleeper. Maybe we've just gotten lucky with him and the angle of he seat? I would also be concerned if he was constantly falling forward.
Have to say that I love your new siggy. ... and I mean that as a compliment. You do tend to grow on people once they get past the smugness.
LOL, I wish I wasn't so annoying but I guess admitting the problem is the first step in the 12 step program towards becoming less annoying