Why It May Be Dangerous to Bundle Kids Up in Carseats
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Experts say bundling up children with puffy jackets and thick blankets in carseats can be a bad idea because they can leave them loose in an accident.
Phyllis Larimore with Children’s Mercy in Kansas City says babies should be tucked in with a blanket, but not near the head, to avoid obstructing air flow around the face.
Larimore also said down-filled coats can be dangerous if they leave a gap between the harness and the baby.
“What will happen in a crash is that crash force will collapse that, compress it, and the babies will be loose,” Larimore said.”
According to Larimore, better options are an extra layer of clothes, a blanket, or a Thinsulate jacket.
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