Are seat belts a must when traveling by car?

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<< << Are seat belts a must when traveling by car?

Are seat belts a must when traveling by car?

Seat belts provide important protection to you and your baby. It is not enough to rely on an airbag for protection. Airbags work with seatbelts, not replace them. A pregnant woman who is not wearing a seatbelt can be thrown into a rapidly opening air bag, something that can be harmful or even fatal to mother and baby.

Some tips on buckling up safely:

1. Make sure that the shoulder belt is positioned between your breasts and away from your neck. Don't place the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm

2. Make sure the lap belt is snugly positioned across your hips and pelvis, below your belly. If the belt is too loose or too high, you can risk broken ribs or injuries to your belly. Do not assume that seat belt is not necessary; if you can sustain such injuries with a belt on, imagine how hard you would hit the dashboard or the steering wheel if you were not wearing the belt

3. Try to keep your seat at least 10 inches back from the dashboard

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