A few days ago this video of Cristiano Ronaldo singing with his son was published in the Marca.
Do you observe something strange?
When we saw him we couldn't hear the song, nor did we notice that the footballer's face appeared on the left side. The only thing we could look at was that boy traveling the wrong way in his father's car. All alerts were quickly activated because we know that these public figures are, on many occasions, references for people.
For this reason we want to ask Cristiano Ronaldo and other public figures (footballers, politicians, actors, bullfighters, singers, etc.) to take care of the messages they send. Especially those involving the safety of children.
It may be that the answer to this image is that they were not running. Or that we have not been able to see the chair because it is incorporated into the car (although the incorrectly placed belt helps us to believe otherwise). Maybe. Let's hope. But if not, we want to write some important points so that the information reaches Cristiano and all the parents who have not been able to have good advice.
What type of child restraint system should Cristiano Ronaldo's child wear?
To start, a child should never travel with the upper part of the belt resting on the neck, nor the lower part pressing on the abdomen.
We have investigated the child's age and it seems that he is 5 years old. At that age children already have muscles developed enough to hold themselves all the way, so the main function of the 2-3 chair or lift is to lift the child. Raising him to a position similar to that of an adult, we will achieve that:
– The belt does not go below the neck. It is good that you have put the seat belt on him but if you also took the group 2-3 chair it would avoid serious injuries.
– The chair works as an adapter for young children since the belt is designed for adults with greater body and physical strength.
– The belt should only rest on the parts of the body (such as clavicle and pelvis) that can withstand great pressure and thus minimize injuries. The pressure on soft tissue (in the abdomen or, as in the case of the photo, the neck) can cause really serious injuries.
– If you also had a backrest, you would also get side protection. If the child is not very tall, as is the case with Ronaldo's son, his height will prevent the side curtain airbag from protecting him. With which, in the event of a side blow, the child's head will hit hard objects without any protection.
– The chairs of the group 2-3 with backrest also have these protection elements:
- Head with ear muffs: Helps the head not to protrude from the impact protection.
- Additional side protection: There are models that have supports that are placed on the sides of the chair and increase the distance between the child and the car door. So if the earmuff does not keep the head inside the head the distance, being greater, reduces the probability of the child hitting the door.
- I will also add that all children, in any type of restraint system should go 
sitting in the chair without coats. Take the children with the coat on in the car it is dangerous since the seat belts do not completely fit the body. If at that time it happened an accident or sudden braking, due to the belt travel itself plus the distance left by the coat, the child could be thrown. To avoid this it is better to put the heating of the car, use bags or put the coat on top of it as a blanket. Here we leave you a photo of 'reverse gear' that will help you find solutions.
If you have doubts about whether your child should go in a group 2-3 chair correctly, here are the points that will help you.
- The age and weight of the child is greater than 4 years and 18 kg.
- That the store you go to allow you to try the chair. In this way you can verify that the upper part of the belt is not on your neck, but on your shoulder. That the lower part of the belt is on the legs (quads) and not on the abdomen.
- If the group 2-3 chair you have tried does not allow the child to be properly restrained or comfortable, it is better to change the model or assess whether the life of the previous chair can still be extended.
- It will be the last chair you will use (ages 4 to 12) so it is important that it be sturdy.
If you have questions or want more information, do not hesitate to contact us.
