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Keeping
your child
safe while
travelling
Baby On The Move are your recommended
car seat specialists in Marlborough, they will
make sure that the product you are hiring is
fit for purpose (especially car seats).
Bring your car in and they will find the best fit
for your vehicle, budget and of course your
child, plus they can deliver your hire to the
airport or to the hospital if baby arrives early.
Pop in and see them on a Tuesday between
noon - 6pm for advice on anything you may
need and have your car seats checked for free
while you're there!
Russells' car seat safety tips:
Do not put your rear facing restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle with an air bag.
Never use an expired car seat, it is illegal
and places children at risk.
By law children must be in an approved
restraint until 7 years of age. 148cm
height is the recommendation to stay in
a booster seat.
Ensure the harness is firm against baby and
blankets are over the top of the harness, you
should only be able to slide 1 finger under
the harness at the shoulder
45 degrees is the optimal angle of recline for
newborns and infants, this protects babies
airway but is not the best for posture. Only
have a baby in a car seat for 1 hour at time,
then pop them out for a cuddle and fe ed.
Most restraints will have a level indicator to
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ensure that baby is at the correct angle.
It is recommended to have children rear
facing until at least 2 years of age.
The safest place for children is the back seat
ideally in the centre, or on passengers side.
If using an older car, ensure the child restraint
is able to be installed with a seat belt, and not
just ISOfix only. When installed the restraint
should have less than 2cm of movement at
the belt path.
Capsules are best suited for newborns as
the harness, the size of the hip spacing
and shoulder heights are designed for
babies. Convertible all-in-one restraints
will have larger hardware and may not fit a
newborn correctly. A capsule with a base is
recommended as the base stays in the
vehicle and the capsule simply clicks in and
out for ease and convenience. The base
also maintains a consistent angle. If using
a baseless capsule, check the angle every
time, and ensure the seat belt is routed
correctly and tightly.
We’ve been hiring for over 20 years, always
using well-known quality brands. Not only
do we hire car seats, we hire bassinets,
wooden cots, portacots, strollers, buggies,
highchairs, breast pumps, safety gates and
so much more. As an added bonus, you can
help reduce our countries' environmental
footprint by hiring a product you only need
for a short time.
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Wellness Coach
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LITTLE RED FOX
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
We pride ourselves
on having a unique
and wide range of
services offering the
best in childcare for
both the children
and their parents.
Give us a call today to talk
about how we can support you
in a unique quality educational
program for your child.
Jenny Kem
p . 0 21 28 4 8886 -
Little Red Fox ECE
(early childhood education)
is locally owned and licensed
by the Ministry of Education for
Home Based Care and Services.
Locations Covered | Nelson
Tasman | Rai Valley | Marlborough
03-548 7984 | @littleredfoxece
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