But taking into account the child's own characteristics and safety requirements, it is best not to sit in the front row for children under 12 years old.
1) children can not withstand the huge impact generated by the airbag deployment, airbags deployed in the moment of the impact of up to 1 kilonewtons, will cause serious injury to children. According to U.S. statistics in 1999, the vast majority of the 150 people killed by airbag deployment were children.
2)3-point seat belts are designed for adults and are not suitable for children.
How do children use seat belts properly in cars?
Children should use child safety seats whenever possible. Only children who are 145cm tall and weigh 36kg or more can use adult seat belts fitted in vehicles.
The back seat of a car is safer for children than the front seat. The rear center seat is the best place to install a child safety seat. For older children (usually no younger than 7-8 years old), it's best to use a booster seat if you want to use a three-point belt.
One seat belt should be used for one person only, and two children*** should not be allowed to use one seat belt because of their small size, or both will be injured in a collision*** with the seat belt. The shoulder belt of the seat belt should be diagonally across the child's shoulders and chest, not to let the shoulder belt across the child's neck, and not to put the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the back.
The seat belt should also be adjusted so that only one finger slips between the belt and the child's chest.
For seats that do not have three-point belts, be sure to fasten the lumbar belt. The lumbar belt should be fastened just below the femur.
What are some of the injuries to children that can occur in a crash?
1)In the absence of any restraint, when a collision occurs, the child's body will lurch forward due to inertia, which may cause his/her head, waist, and other parts of his/her body to collide with other parts of the vehicle, resulting in serious injuries.
2) In the case of wearing a car seat belt, serious injuries may be caused because the seat belt is not suitable for children.