When you arrange a professional car service for your family, your main concern is safety, especially when you are traveling with small children. Luxury vehicles, trained professionals, and timely pickups are great, but there is always one important feature that does not seem to make it on the priority list: is there an appropriate and cared for child car seat?
It’s not just a convenience – it is the law!
In many areas, the law states that infants and children are required to ride in a car seat appropriate to their age and size. Many parents assume that they will be bringing their seat with them, and this may not be practical – especially when traveling by plane. A reputable car service will provide you proper child seats upon request; but should also acquire those seats that are correct for each child on the basis of age, weight, and height.
Safety Starts with Quality, Not Just Availability
Not all car seats are the same quality. Materials degrade and standards evolve. A reputable car service will understand this and invest into new, contextually acceptable child seats. While you may be able to passally assume that your car service is providing seats that are at a minimum meeting or exceeding local safety standards, what that means for a baby, toddler, and older child is:
Seats are not expired ( and yes, car seats do have an expiration date).
The seats have not been previously in an accident.
The seats have been properly cleaned and maintained.
Each driver received specific training related to how to properly use/install the child seat. A poorly installed child seat can be as dangerous as not using a child seat.
Peace of Mind for parents!
As a parent, your mind is busy enough when travelling – you want to know you don’t have to worry about whether your child’s car seat is safe and secure. On the chance you may select a car service that prioritizes child passenger safety, you can be confident that your child will be protected and secure travelling each mile.
What to Ask
Before you book your next airport transportation or family ride, consider these two simple questions:
- Do you provide child seats?
- Are they appropriate for infants, toddlers, older children?
- How often are they replaced?
- How do you properly upkeep the seats?
- Are your drivers trained to install car seats, effectively?
A service that honestly answers these questions is a service that truly cares about your family safety, and this is what you deserve.
Do not compromise your children’s safety in transportation. Allow for a car service to understand that safe, new, and properly installed children seats are not just a conveniences, it should be non-negotiable.