Baby’s Day Out
Bicycle, car, plane, boat … The mode of transport is irrelevant, provided it complies with a number of precautions have adequate equipment to French standards and deal with all their needs: food to the bathroom. Otherwise, do not we say that travel broadens the mind …
A bicycle
You can install a baby seat bicycle-shaped hull enveloping of unbreakable material with straps and foot rest (Standard No. 91-1292). The front seats (up to 15 kg) are attached to the handlebars. The rear seats (up to 22 kg) attach to the rack. Attach the straps carefully, pay attention to foot in the spokes and especially to offer a baby helmet.
By car
The infant may be in the car early on provided you follow a number of precautions. It is forbidden to hold the baby in her arms or on her lap. It must be installed in a bed-pod special fireproof “baby carrier” in the back seat, securely moored to the anchor points for rear seat belts. The bed should be perpendicular to the road. The netting ejection can be replaced by a lap belt anti-ejection
Babies less than 10 kg (0 to 12 months) can be installed on-shell seat installed rear-facing in the front seat (if there is no air bag) or the back seat. They are maintained by a 3-point harness Y-shaped: one on each shoulder strap and a crotch strap.
Child car seats are classified into groups according to weight and age of the child. You will need to change the model as soon as the child’s head sticking out of the case or if it is too tight. Some models are evolving.
Above 13 kg, the seats installed in the rear and forward facing (ECE R44/03).
One danger of the car is dehydration with heat stroke. Do not leave the child in a parked car windows closed in the sun. For longer trips, stop frequently to ventilate the car and drink bébé.En case of extreme heat, circulate and cool at night the car.
And do not forget to attach the infant restraint systems appropriate.
By plane
Baby can fly in the third week of life. Needs are often provided by companies but still expect your box of milk, your baby bottles, diapers and towels. Give him something to drink often, especially when landing begins.
Boat
The baby and young children can stay on a boat. Safety advice is simple: safety net around the boat, avoid sunburn and dehydration. A life jacket suitable is imperative.
Attention to the beach
A baby under 1 year is not benefiting from the beach. Beware of sunburn and heat stroke. If you bring it anyway, put it in the shade, give him drink often, apply it and avoid a sunblock with suitable clothing direct exposure to sunlight. Take care of his “sunshine capital”. At the water’s edge, keep an eye on.
In the mountains
In summer, baby will be better in the cool of the mountain rather than the heat of the coast. Stations hinterland await you.
Baby can ride smoothly up to 2 000 meters. Allow small stops when you descend to avoid ear pain. Caution still the sun, give to drink often and remember to protect it with sunscreen.
In winter, baby can climb the mountain. Of course, he will not ski but why not walk? If it is stationary, it may be cold, so dress warmly on. Protect his eyes from the glare of the sun and do not forget the sunscreen.