How to keep your child safe in car?

In a tragic car accident in Navi Mumbai on December 21, a six-year-old boy, who was in the co-driver seat, lost his life due to injuries sustained from airbag deployment. Seat position and airbag safety Move the front seat as far back as possible to maximise the distance between the child and the airbag deployment zone. However, if it is unavoidable, ensure the child meets certain safety criteria, such as passing the '5-Step Test' for using a seat belt without a booster seat. Lap belt position - The lap belt must fit along the child's hip bones, not across the stomach. Proper seating position - The child must be able to sit with hip all the way back against the vehicle seat and maintain this position with knees bent.