Tips for Travelling with Your Newborn

Road safety is something we need to keep in mind at all times when travelling. When a woman is pregnant, she needs to know the correct way to wear her seat belt, for example. But when travelling with your newborn, there are some specific safety measures to be aware of. By paying attention to these details, you’ll be able to travel knowing that your child is protected at all times.

It’s very important to know all of the safety measures necessary for protecting your newborn baby on the road. You must make sure that you have everything you need to tend to your baby’s basic needs at any moment.

Your baby must always be placed in his car seat correctly. And you have to be sure that the car seat itself is appropriate for your little one’s age, height and weight. This is fundamental . 

Travelling with your newborn

There are some important things that you need to keep in mind when you want to travel with a tiny baby in the car. Protecting your baby’s integrity and making sure your child is well tended to is absolutely essential.

Remember that you should never skimp on safety even when going on very short car rides. You need to apply these safety measure at all times.

• Don’t travel with your child on your lap. It doesn’t matter if you see other people do it. This is not the correct way to travel with a child in the car.
• Choose your car seat wisely. The car seat your newborn is going to use should be designed for newborns and babies that weigh up to 20-28 pounds. They are car seats that belong to the category Group 0+, which are specifically designed for the smallest babies. The seats generally include a harness with plastic buckles.
• Always install your baby’s car seat rear facing. This way, the airbag will not suffocate him in the unfortunate event of a car crash.

• Don’t leave your child’s jacket on while he is in his car seat. Use the car’s heating system to regulate the vehicle’s temperature.
• Don’t watch your baby while you are driving, as this may distract you from the road. Check on your baby while you are parked or while stopped at a red light. When possible, avoid travelling alone with your baby.
• It’s also important that you feel safe in the vehicle. Use modern technologies that help you feel safer while at the wheel. For example, a GPS will help you reach your destination.
• Keep your baby bag close by and make sure everything your baby might need is inside. This includes wipes, diapers, blankets, clean clothes, etc.

Use technology in the car for a safer driving experience

The use of technology can help you have a safer driving experience. The safer you feel, the more calm you will be as you drive with your baby in the back seat.

But how can technology make travelling safer? There are cars that have technology that can make your life much easier. For example:

• Geolocalization. This technology allows you to outline a selected region and receive notifications when the vehicle goes in and out of the specified area. You can also carry out searches for dangerous areas that you want to avoid. This will allow you and your family to stay away from undesired locations.
• GPS. GPS allows you to know the exact location of your vehicle on a map. You can view this map on a GPS device, your smart phone, or on a computer aboard the car. If you have an emergency, you can use the information on the GPS screen to provide exact details regarding your location. This will be helpful if you need to ask for roadside assistance.
• Help button. Some cars have an S.O.S. button that puts you in direct contact with emergency services when you press it. GPS technology allows them to see the location of your vehicle. Trained personnel assess your situation from a control room and send assistance if needed.
• Collision alert. In the unfortunate event of a car crash, an alert will be sent instantly to an operation center. Emergency medical assistance will be sent immediately to your exact location.

An easy introduction to road safety is important in order to keep newborn babies and other family members safe at all times while travelling. Of course, we hope you’ll never have to resort to any kind of emergency assistance.

Keep your family as safe as possible by using extreme caution not only inside the vehicle, but behind the wheel as well.