A Comfortable and Safe Ride for a Preschooler. What to Look For?

You probably remember trips from your childhood—perhaps with your parents, or maybe with friends your age. School-age and preschool-age children rode on buses that had no seat belts, and not a single child safety seat was visible on the back seats of the cars. Today, parents are more aware of the need to ensure their children's safety. Not only do they buy the best car seats, but they also encourage teachers to rent buses that meet current standards. However, they often overlook the little things that also affect driving comfort and safety. Today we'll talk about them.

1. Safe car seat

The key to safe car travel is, of course, a car seat that’s properly selected for both the car and the child. It should have undergone independent crash tests, and most importantly—passed with good grades. One example is, for instance, Cybex car seat Solution, a model for children weighing 15–36 kg. In tests, it received a high rating of 4, which ensures that your child is perfectly protected inside it. The seat's design—particularly the adjustable headrest and side panels—allows for precise adjustment to the child’s current height and a child's physical development. On the other hand, seat belt guides help ensure that the seat belt is routed properly so that it lies as recommended and protects the young person’s delicate body.

2. Window Cover

There's no gadget that makes life easier than a windshield cover. It's perfect protects a child’s delicate eyes from the blazing sun and lets you take a nap during a long trip. Of particular note are the static shields, which are affixed directly to the glass. The ones with suction cups are mounted on frames that could hit a child if the cover comes loose. Another versatile and commonly used way to protect your little one from the sun is hanging a muslin diaper on the window.

3. Crayons, toys, stuffed animals

Kids get bored while traveling, and the question “Are we there yet?”—asked sixty times an hour—can test the patience of even the most patient parent. That's why they usually turn to tried-and-true solutions: the child's favorite toy, coloring books with crayons, puzzles, building blocks. They have plenty of advantages and one disadvantage—they aren't safe. In the event of sudden braking, any loose objects may pose a danger to passengers. So instead of hard toys, pack some soft stuffed animals for the trip, and put all the other items in your child's backpack. You'll find fun designs, for example, in our 3Kiwi store.