News Letter Oct-Nov 2012 - Parents Centres New Zealand Inc

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What to look for when choosing a child restraint Standard compliance label All child restraints sold here must meet 1 of the 3 standards listed below: • Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS1754: This can be identified by the Australian “tick” mark • US standard FMVSS213: Restraints that comply with this standard must show the number FM- VSS213. They carry the “S” mark to show they have been certified for use in New Zealand. • European standard ECE R44.04: This is labelled with a circle containing an “E”. Top tether strap: This stops the child restraint tipping forward in a crash, so there’s less likelihood of serious neck and head injuries from whiplash or from hitting the back of the seat in front. A top tether strap, rear- and forward-facing, is required by the Australian/New Zealand standard. The US standard also requires it, but for forwardfacing restraints only. Your car will need an anchor point to attach the tether strap to. This will be on the metal of the back parcel tray of a sedan, or in larger vehicles on the floor behind the back seat or other location such as the roof. The tether strap simply clips on to the anchor point like a dog lead and is pulled tight. Most new cars sold in New Zealand have an anchor point already fitted. If your vehicle doesn’t, you can have one put in. Ask your local Plunket for advice on where to get this done. Many garages do it for a very small fee. Safety harness: At least five securing-points is preferable. Harness-height options: This lets you adjust the restraint as the child grows taller. Recline button: This allows the child to sleep comfortably on long journeys. A high seat-back: A seat may claim to be suitable for children up to 18 kilograms, but a tall child may FITMums NZ’s leading pregnancy and postnatal exercise specialists Classes and Boot Camps Auckland-wide 10% discount for Parent Centre members on all programs www.fitfitfit.co.nz email: info@fitfitfit.co.nz Phone: 09 360 0620 26 CENTRAL AUCKLAND PARENTS CENTRE
grow out of a seat with a low back before it reaches the maximum age and weight. Locking clip: This holds the lap safety belt tight. A locking clip’s a good idea, even though it’s not required by the Australian/New Zealand standard. Some restraints do not need one so check the instructions. Lining: Make sure the lining is easy to remove and washable. To protect your car’s seat coverings look for a restraint with a mat underneath. Or you can keep a towel in the car instead. Plan ahead: Buy or hire your restraint several weeks before you’ll need it. This will give you time to get used to installing it. Always try the restraint in the car before you buy. Not all restraints fit all vehicles - some won’t fit when they’re in the rear-facing position, and sometimes the safety belt won’t be long enough to secure the restraint. If your family has two cars, try the restraint in both. Ask if any of the retailer’s staff have Safe2Go training - Safe2Go is a joint initiative between Land Transport NZ and ACC. Someone who’s had this training can advise you on your choice of restraint and show you how to install it properly. Don’t buy second-hand: A second-hand restraint may have been bought overseas and may not comply with safety standards. Or it may have been in an accident. Or the instructions or extras such as a locking clip may be missing. Or it may simply be too old. Over time, plastic can become brittle and the webbing fabric can deteriorate from friction or from exposure to the sun. A restraint that will survive a severe impact in its first few years after manufacture may fail in an accident 10 years later. If buying a new child restraint is beyond your budget, you can apply to WINZ for a Special Needs grant to buy one. Hiring: You can hire a child restraint through the Plunket Car Seat Rental Scheme. There’s a monthly rental charge, plus a bond that’s refunded when the seat is returned in good condition. Plunket also has restraints for short-term hire, for example when a child is visiting you. Some retailers also provide approved restraints for hire. As well, ACC has provided restraints for hiring at a very low cost to various organisations. Childcare From Home We offer safe & nurturing learning environments in a Home-Based setting... yours or one of ours. Choosing childcare for your our Home Grown Kids If you need childcare or are 0508 44 54 37 homegrownkids.co.nz CENTRAL AUCKLAND PARENTS CENTRE 27
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