Child safety tips from our N Charlotte Toyota team!

Our top priority at our Toyota dealership near Charlotte is the safety of our drivers and their passengers! That’s why we always encourage our drivers to practice safe driving while behind the wheel. However, you should use precaution in other ways to take an extra step in safety, especially with the little ones. There are things you need to prepare for to have kids in the car and our team at Toyota of N Charlotte wants to help you get ready.

Child safety tips from our N Charlotte Toyota team!

When it comes to having kids in the car, one of the first things you need to have ready is the car seat. Seat belts keep full-grown people safe. However, if they’re under a certain weight or height, the seat belt won’t be able to your child passenger safe in the vehicle. That’s why our team at our Toyota dealership near Charlotte reminds ours drivers to always keep their kids in a car seat or booster seat.

Not only is it important that you have a car seat to ensure child safety, you must also have the right car seat! There are many restrictions in the seats to ensure that your child is kept safe in the vehicle. Some of the restrictions include having the right type of car seat, such as rear-facing, front-facing, or booster seat. Once your child outgrows one, it’s important that you switch them right away!

Prepare for your driving adventures with our Toyota of N Charlotte team!

Once you bring in a little one into your lives, a lot of things change, including your outings! Previously, all you needed to go somewhere was to go. Now, you must plan ahead in order to ensure you have everything you and the baby needs. Our N Charlotte Toyota team wants to help you prepare for those outing with child safety tips!

Ride Home

Taking your baby home for the first time is very exciting and nerve wrecking! You’re worried about hurting the baby. The safest place to keep the baby during your drive home is in the car seat. You’re actually putting it through more danger by holding the baby during your drive.

Baby’s first time out

If this is the first time you’re going out with the baby, there’s a lot you must prepare for. Make sure you know how properly install the car seat and how to safely buckle the baby in. You must also know how to set up and break down the stroller. You don’t want to be finagling with it while the baby is waiting in the car. Make sure you bring all your essentials when out with your baby. Pack the diaper bag with extra diapers, wipes, cream, toys, and anything else that’s essential to your baby. Lastly, set a time restriction! You’re baby is very young and can’t be out for too long. Plan on how long you’ll be out for, instead of just winging it.

If you have any questions regarding child safety in your N Charlotte Toyota, call us at (888) 883-3797.

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