Paramedic explains why adding note on child's car seat could save their life

03 April 2023 , 08:24

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Attaching a note to your child's car seat could save their life (stock image) (Image: Getty Images/Tetra images RF)

Parents who are taking their kids out in a car will do everything they can to keep them safe – from always making sure they are using a seatbelt to activating the child locks. Although it's common sense, it's also the law.

Children who are under 12 years old, or are under 135 centimetres tall, have to use a child car seat when travelling in a vehicle.

In addition to this, you should also stick a note to the back of their car seat, according to a paramedic. This should include some very important information that could ultimately end up saving your child's life if they end up in an accident.

It's especially important if your child is too young to know the important information (stock image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Unfortunately, horrific accidents do happen, and such a simple thing will only take a few minutes to do, but the difference it will make in a potential emergency is astronomical – and not everyone is aware of it.

The paramedic wrote in a post on Facebook: "Way too often we come upon a car wreck with child(ren) in the car who are too young to have any info and parents are unconscious.

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"It takes two minutes but it could save a child's life."

On the note, which should be fixed to the back of their chair, you should have some key details that could help medical staff, such as the child's full name, date of birth, parents' names, emergency contact details and any pre-existing medical conditions, said the paramedic.

You could also include any extra details you think could help, such as he name of your GP.

Parents were thankful for the advice, and also started sharing their own tips to make emergency situations run more smoothly.

One mum advised fellow parents to take down the 'baby on board' sticker from your rear window if they aren't in the car.

This is to avoid emergency services spending time looking for a baby that isn't even there.

Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz