Experts advise parents to avoid dressing children in bulky clothing like coats and snowsuits when traveling in cars, even for short trips.
have urged parents not to put little ones in puffy clothing like coats, snowsuits, hoodies and jackets when travelling in the car – even for short journeys.While the marshmallow suits are adorable and toasty, they can sadly interfere with the safety and effectiveness of a car seat harness.
And while these lovely extra layers might be keeping little ones toasty warm while you travel, Conway warned that if you were to crash, the padding would compress, leaving the straps too loose to restrain little ones effectively.Conway also advises parents not to put their little ones in thick knitted or heavy hats, as these can move down during travel covering baby’s face. At best, this’ll result in a lot of screaming from your child who now can’t see, and at worst it can obstruct their breathing.It’s recommended to dress babies in thinner layers – a long-sleeved top and fitted fleece or jumper, for example – and then place a warm blanket over them once they’re securely strapped in
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