April 19, 2021 3 min

The situation we have been living with for over a year is not easy to live with, especially if you are young parents. However, this time our freedom to move around is somewhat restored.

Indeed, childcare is one of the most compelling reasons to travel beyond the 10 km radius around your home, and even outside your home department. It is also a valid reason to travel during curfew hours.

So get a travel certificate, tick box 3 "Compelling family reason", prepare your documents and get in the car, Simone: take advantage of this opportunity to drop off your youngest child at Grandma and Grandpa's!

Read on for our tips on how to use a car seat for a toddler to travel safely.

 

  1. The car seat yes, but not more than 2 hours

First of all, with regard to the use of the car seat, specialists advise not to leave baby in his maxi-cosy for more than 2 hours and to offer him, for the rest of the time, a space that allows him the freedom to move and crawl.

In fact, do not leave your baby more than 2 hours in his cosy because it is not a natural position and it hinders his good physical development and his growth.

  1. How to choose a car seat

At Vidiamo, we have four main criteria for choosing our car seat.

First of all, so that it does not become a daily constraint, make sure it is light. Indeed, you will have to move it more often than you imagine and its weight will prove to be the biggest criterion of satisfaction.

Secondly, its comfort. Obviously, your baby must feel comfortable and safe in it and be able to fall asleep without any problems. It must be solid, well padded and ideally scalable. Indeed, your child is growing up fast and it would be a pity if he doesn't fit in his seat after a few months...

 

Secondly, its safety. This is a very important criterion for us, as it is for every parent. Your car seat must be solid, up to standard and equipped with strong straps. For a more precise assessment, go to https://www.securange.fr/ and find all the information you need to choose, install and travel with a car seat in complete safety.

Finally, don't overlook the issue of price. A car seat can be useful on a daily basis, depending on how you use the car. These days, upgradable models can allow you to keep them for a long time. So it's important to be well informed: choose quality over quantity and the seat could last you for years. However, there are inexpensive alternatives on the market.

  1. Use it in the car only

If you carry your baby in a car seat, it is best to limit its use to car journeys only. For stroller rides, use the stroller bassinet or stroller seat. Again, this could hinder his development.

  1. Prefer a bassinet for other outings

When visiting relatives, remember to take a recliner or travel cot with you to keep baby comfortable during your visit if you are staying for a few days. For shorter stays, you can also opt for the stroller's bassinet(https://www.vidiamo.com/products/couffin-limo-by-vidiamo ), which will easily serve as a bed for your baby, at least in the first few weeks of the baby's life. It is often light and easy to carry and is more practical and convenient than a car seat.

  1. Take regular breaks on long journeys

If you are going on a long car journey, you will need to take many breaks, at least every two hours. During your breaks, take your baby out of the car seat for at least 20 to 30 minutes so that he or she can stretch his or her limbs before getting back on the road and staying still in the car seat.

  1. How to use it with your Limo

With the Vidiamo adapters(https://www.vidiamo.com/collections/accessoires-limo/products/adaptateurs-siege-auto-limo) you can attach your car seat to your stroller. Here is the list of car seats that you can use with the Limo:

Approved :

  • Cybex
  • Nuna

Compatible : 

  • Besafe
  • Joie
  • Stokke
  • Kiddy

 

You are now a car seat pro!

 

 


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