Child Safety, and SAFE driving on Indian Roads

rkap01 · 14th February 2011, 12:35

Please go through all the 10 facts in this fact sheet published by WHO!

WHO | 10 facts on global road safety

rkap01 · 15th February 2011, 15:06

There was at one point discussion about the possible shops in India, where child restraints for vehicles are available.

Mothercare retail shops across the country have many types of car seats available.

Shoppers Stop retail outlets have child seats available.

For online shopping:
ShoppersStop.com - Kids travel accessories

Ebony stores also have some models of child restraints.

Childhood in Ludhiana carries some models of car seats

Rama Stores in Chandigarh do have some child seats.

I would request readers to add to this list.

Thanks

scrooze · 15th February 2011, 15:46

Planning to buy the below car seat for my daughter she will be 2yrs shortly.

Currently have no idea about car seats and normally products from mother care are good.

ShoppersStop.com - Mothercare Advance SP - Sport

Any advise?

vb-saan · 15th February 2011, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrooze

Planning to buy the below car seat for my daughter she will be 2yrs shortly.

Currently have no idea about car seats and normally products from mother care are good.

ShoppersStop.com - Mothercare Advance SP - Sport

Any advise?

Mothercare products are generally good, but I just looked through the catalogue from the link you provided. I can see maxi-cosi in there, and they are quite reknowned for baby strollers, car seats etc.

rkap01 · 16th February 2011, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrooze

Planning to buy the below car seat for my daughter she will be 2yrs shortly.

Currently have no idea about car seats and normally products from mother care are good.

ShoppersStop.com - Mothercare Advance SP - Sport

Any advise?

A good choice. Go for it. Make sure that your car is retrofitted with the top tether anchor point to anchor the seat along with the seat belt!

rkap01 · 16th February 2011, 11:48

Top tether anchor point for sedans is either provided in a new car or has to be retrofitted

rkap01 · 16th February 2011, 11:55

Different cars will have different sites for top tether anchor points. Either a space is provided or an actual assembly is provided depending upon the model and make.
In a few models, the space is also not provided, but any good car mechanic could retrofit the assembly according to the type of the vehicle.

Below are a few images depicting the possible sites for anchor points:

mdsaab · 16th February 2011, 12:11

Took a look at the link you provided.
I agree with @vb-san the maxi cosi seems the best on the link you provided. Also i think the advance sp model which you have shortlisted is more suited to older children as the side protection is of the raised type. For a 2 year old i would go with the mothercare sport car seat red. As it has better side protection and also comes with the soft padded insert. Our baby is just over 2 now and our car seat which is also from mothercare is of similar design. Therefore i am recommending this one. If you visit mothercare you can test both of them in your car and see which one your child is more comfortable with.

rkap01 · 16th February 2011, 12:57

The Child Restraint Anchor Bolt Hook Kit used for top tether is a 7 piece fitting consisting of bolt, plate, small spacer, spring washer, large spacer, nut and a black bracket fitting. The image is provided below. The same can be replicated by a good mechanic if the kit is not available.

rkap01 · 17th February 2011, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkap01

The Child Restraint Anchor Bolt Hook Kit used for top tether is a 7 piece fitting consisting of bolt, plate, small spacer, spring washer, large spacer, nut and a black bracket fitting. The image is provided below. The same can be replicated by a good mechanic if the kit is not available.

This is another way by which the top anchor can be assembled!

S_U_N · 17th February 2011, 13:42

Very informative.
Which hatchbacks in India have any of these tether anchor points?

rkap01 · 17th February 2011, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by S_U_N

Very informative.
Which hatchbacks in India have any of these tether anchor points?

Thats a very important question!

I am relying on the forum readers to contribute by looking into their cars and reporting if these points are available or not!

rkap01 · 18th February 2011, 06:46

Check out. At least there are some guidelines in Delhi!

Delhi Traffic Police, New Delhi (India) - Traffic Guidelines for Children on Road

The strange thing is that the formulation of road safety should be with the transport department; police is to ensure implementation of these rules.

mdsaab · 18th February 2011, 10:51

I am guessing that most cars in india would not have these points. The government is least bothered about child safety and hence we have no solid rules on child seats. Even helmet and seatbelt rules were on and off till just recently. Now it seems people are wearing their seatbelts to avoid fine and not because they think they should. If the govt implements some strict rules on child safety, manufacturers would have to supply these points in the car. Till then it is like a luxury feauture and they are least bothered about it. When was the last time you read a car brochure that advertised their anchorange points as a safety feature. Even the fabia which had isofix in 2008, did not have anything mentioned about it, nor did the SA point this out as a good safety feature. Hopefully things will change for the better soon.

Regarding cars with points ~
the matiz does not have them.
Nor does the esteem.
Will confirm regarding civic once back in pune.

rkap01 · 18th February 2011, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdsaab

Regarding cars with points ~
the matiz does not have them.
Nor does the esteem.
Will confirm regarding civic once back in pune.

Honda City does not have it!

14th February 2011, 12:35	#76
rkap01 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 130 Thanked: 16 Times	Re: Child Safety, and SAFE driving on Indian Roads Please go through all the 10 facts in this fact sheet published by WHO! WHO \| 10 facts on global road safety
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15th February 2011, 15:06	#77
rkap01 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 130 Thanked: 16 Times	Purchase points of Car seats in India There was at one point discussion about the possible shops in India, where child restraints for vehicles are available. Mothercare retail shops across the country have many types of car seats available. Shoppers Stop retail outlets have child seats available. For online shopping: ShoppersStop.com - Kids travel accessories Ebony stores also have some models of child restraints. Childhood in Ludhiana carries some models of car seats Rama Stores in Chandigarh do have some child seats. I would request readers to add to this list. Thanks
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15th February 2011, 15:46	#78
scrooze BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: new mumbai Posts: 99 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Child Safety, and SAFE driving on Indian Roads Planning to buy the below car seat for my daughter she will be 2yrs shortly. Currently have no idea about car seats and normally products from mother care are good. ShoppersStop.com - Mothercare Advance SP - Sport Any advise?
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16th February 2011, 11:48	#81
rkap01 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 130 Thanked: 16 Times	Top tether anchor point for sedans Top tether anchor point for sedans is either provided in a new car or has to be retrofitted Attached Thumbnails
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16th February 2011, 11:55	#82
rkap01 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 130 Thanked: 16 Times	images of Top tether anchor points Different cars will have different sites for top tether anchor points. Either a space is provided or an actual assembly is provided depending upon the model and make. In a few models, the space is also not provided, but any good car mechanic could retrofit the assembly according to the type of the vehicle. Below are a few images depicting the possible sites for anchor points: Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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16th February 2011, 12:11	#83
mdsaab Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 453 Times	Re: Child Safety, and SAFE driving on Indian Roads Took a look at the link you provided. I agree with @vb-san the maxi cosi seems the best on the link you provided. Also i think the advance sp model which you have shortlisted is more suited to older children as the side protection is of the raised type. For a 2 year old i would go with the mothercare sport car seat red. As it has better side protection and also comes with the soft padded insert. Our baby is just over 2 now and our car seat which is also from mothercare is of similar design. Therefore i am recommending this one. If you visit mothercare you can test both of them in your car and see which one your child is more comfortable with. Last edited by mdsaab : 16th February 2011 at 12:21.
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16th February 2011, 12:57	#84
rkap01 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 130 Thanked: 16 Times	Child Restraint Anchor Bolt Hook Kit The Child Restraint Anchor Bolt Hook Kit used for top tether is a 7 piece fitting consisting of bolt, plate, small spacer, spring washer, large spacer, nut and a black bracket fitting. The image is provided below. The same can be replicated by a good mechanic if the kit is not available. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rkap01 : 16th February 2011 at 12:59.
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17th February 2011, 13:42	#86
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	Re: Child Safety, and SAFE driving on Indian Roads Very informative. Which hatchbacks in India have any of these tether anchor points?
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18th February 2011, 06:46	#88
rkap01 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 130 Thanked: 16 Times	Delhi Police Check out. At least there are some guidelines in Delhi! Delhi Traffic Police, New Delhi (India) - Traffic Guidelines for Children on Road The strange thing is that the formulation of road safety should be with the transport department; police is to ensure implementation of these rules.
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18th February 2011, 10:51	#89
mdsaab Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 453 Times	Re: Child Safety, and SAFE driving on Indian Roads I am guessing that most cars in india would not have these points. The government is least bothered about child safety and hence we have no solid rules on child seats. Even helmet and seatbelt rules were on and off till just recently. Now it seems people are wearing their seatbelts to avoid fine and not because they think they should. If the govt implements some strict rules on child safety, manufacturers would have to supply these points in the car. Till then it is like a luxury feauture and they are least bothered about it. When was the last time you read a car brochure that advertised their anchorange points as a safety feature. Even the fabia which had isofix in 2008, did not have anything mentioned about it, nor did the SA point this out as a good safety feature. Hopefully things will change for the better soon. Regarding cars with points ~ the matiz does not have them. Nor does the esteem. Will confirm regarding civic once back in pune.
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