Britax COMPAQ Instructions For Installation & Use page 26

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.
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
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
air if air conditioning is not used.
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.
Never leave babies or toddlers in a
stationary car in the sun because of the
risk of heat exhaustion.
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.
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Forward & Rearward Facing
TRAVELLING TIPS
CLOTHING/BATHING
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.
FEEDING
Never breast feed a baby while car is in
motion.
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.
Do not attempt to carry warm milk because
germs multiply rapidly in warm milk.