Baby Proofing Your Vehicle

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Baby Proofing Your Vehicle
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The car you drive can say a lot about where you
are in life. No matter what kind of vehicle you
own, there are ways to baby proof it when
welcoming a new child. While having a vehicle
service contract to pay for covered repairs when
your car breaks down is in your best interest,
you may need to do some baby proofing before
driving home from the hospital. When bringing
your baby home, you will want to be confident
your car is as safe as possible for your new
bundle of joy. Here are some things to consider
when baby proofing your car   Car seatIn most
states, children are required to be in car or
booster seats. According to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, children up to 12
years old may need to use a booster seat until
they are big enough to fit properly into a
regular seat buckle. For infants, car seats are
an absolute must and you will need one that is
compatible with your child and your vehicle. If a
car seat is not installed properly or doesnt
fit correctly inside your car, it may not be
providing the full range of protection. When you
purchase a new car seat, be sure to read the
installation directions from the manufacturer and
your vehicles manual carefully. As your child
gets older, be sure to purchase new seats that
will keep him or her safe.  
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The new inflatable seatThere are several
different types of car seats, but many parents
understand how confusing, frustrating, big and
bulky they can be. To make car seats easy to
carry and store while still maintaining safety
standards, Volvo is developing an inflatable car
seat for youngsters. Overall, the inflatable car
seat is about half the weight of traditional
models and can be inflated or deflated in about
40 seconds. While the car seat is still only a
prototype, it could very well hit the market over
the next few years. CleaningWhen you have a
baby or young child in the car, you need to be
careful about what is inside and what cleaning
products you use on the surfaces. You should
never keep toxic chemicals used for cleaning
inside a car where they could be in reach of your
child. Be sure to get rid of other clutter inside
the vehicle as well, such as pens and coins. As a
basic rule of thumb, you should clear out any
small object that could be a choking hazard.
Clutter should also never get in the way of
properly buckling in or installing a car
seat.   Baby Emergency suppliesHaving a baby
will usually mean there are years of messes
ahead.
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To keep your car clean and in good condition as
well as being prepared for anything your child
may need, keep a few emergency supplies in the
car at all times. These can include baby wipes,
baby food or formula, a sterilized bottle and
baby aspirin. You may also want to have baby
changing supplies somewhere within the vehicle to
make diaper changes easy on the go. Volvo is a
registered trademark of Volvo Trademark Holding
AB and/or Volvo Cars.  The NHTSA and Volvo are
not affiliated with Toco Warranty Corp. and have
not endorsed Toco Warranty products or
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