Child car seats are essential in safeguarding the smallest members of our families, but in India, they remain absent in most cars.Though required in many countries, child safety seats often go ignored here.
This gap in usage raises an important question: why don’t more Indian parents use child safety seats?
Lack of Awareness
Many parents are unaware of the risks of traveling without child restraints, often believing that holding their child or using a regular seatbelt is sufficient.
Misconceptions of Safety
A belief that "It won’t happen to us" leads parents to overlook precautions, relying on a false sense of security, especially given India’s unpredictable traffic.
Cost and Accessibility
Child seats, costing between ₹3,000 and ₹10,000, are seen as an extra expense and are less accessible in rural areas, making them less common.
Resistance to Change
Cultural attitudes view child seats as unnecessary, especially for short trips. Changing this requires awareness and collective responsibility.
Legal Gaps and Enforcement
Weak enforcement and limited laws for child seat use mean parents rarely face consequences, unlike the laws for adult seatbelts.
Let’s Make Roads Safer for Kids
To build safer roads, we need collective effort and awareness campaigns, stricter regulations, and a mindset shift among parents. Child safety is non-negotiable; child seats are a vital investment, not an option.
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