Winter Coats and Car Safety Risks

Your kid's winter coat is actually a major safety risk in the car. It sounds dramatic,

but in a crash at just 50 kilometers per hour, the impact makes your child weigh

thirty times more. That puffy jacket compresses instantly, leaving the harness way too loose,

and they can literally slip right out of the seat. The rule is simple: take the coat off

and use a blanket over the straps instead. Also, keep them rear-facing

until they are four years old because it protects their neck five times better.

It takes two extra minutes, but it saves lives.