Instruction manual

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FOR
BABY
AND
CHILD
USE
TRAVELLING TIPS
SAFETY
Never hold a baby or a child in arms when
riding in a motor vehicle. In this position
the baby or child could be thrown against
the dashboard, windscreen or other
occupant and suffer serious injury or death.
When riding in a motor vehicle never nurse
a baby or a child and use the same seat belt
for both of you. In this position the baby or
child could be crushed.
Never leave babies or toddlers in a
stationary car in the sun because of the
risk of heat exhaustion.
Children must be secured in appropriate
restraints at all times when the car is in
motion. Children travelling unrestrained
and standing up in the car are in danger
of serious injury or death. Traffic regulations
in all states require children
to be secured in Standards approved
child restraints or adult seat belts
where available.
Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops
to reduce stress on babies, young children
and driver. Keep the car well ventilated to
reduce heat stress. Two car windows should
be kept open to maintain a good flow of fresh
Be on guard against carbon monoxide
poisoning which can occur through only
a slight leak in the exhaust system while
travelling in a closed car.
Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately
shaded from direct sunlight through side
or rear windows.
Securely stow all heavy objects, feeding
bottles, etc. that could become missiles
during an accident and cause injury to
any occupant.
air if air conditioning is not used.
CLOTHING/BATHING
FEEDING
Take several changes of clothing and
bibs for possible car sickness.
Disposable nappies and liners are very
handy while travelling. Since it is often
warmer in the car, dress the baby in
light clothing. When cooler, it is easier to
place a blanket over the baby than
it is to remove the baby from the
restraint and change clothes.
Take a pack containing baby soap,
oil, powder, cotton wool, small towel
and wet washer in a plastic bag.
Babies will require extra feeding if
travelling in the heat. For bottle fed babies,
make up the bottles and refrigerate before
leaving home for a day trip. Place in a
cool bag and reheat as needed with hot
water from a thermos.
Alternatively, bring boiled water in a
thermos and pre-measured amounts
of baby formula in small containers.
Use the water from the thermos to mix
with the formula when required.
Regardless which method is used, it is
always a good plan to carry some boiled
water in a sterile container or bottle.
Never breast feed a baby while car is
in motion.
Do not attempt to carry warm milk
because germs multiply rapidly in
warm milk.