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Should you use a baby on board sticker?
KidSafe QLD CEO Susan Teerds says there is “no harm” in using a ‘baby on board’ sign. “It might not work in a lot of respects, but as long as it doesn’t obscure your vision, why wouldn’t you use it as a little precaution?” she says. “Emergency respondents on seeing that may very well make sure they check [for a baby].”
Why do people put baby stickers on cars?
“Baby on board” is the message of a small (usually 12 centimetres or 5 inches) sign intended to be placed in the back window of an automobile to caution other drivers that an infant is travelling in the automobile.
What can you as a driver do to ensure the safety of children?
To protect kids in vehicles: Install and use child safety seats (car seats) and booster seats correctly. Always wear seatbelts (adults, older kids, and teens). Learn and use good defensive driving habits.
Why do people put ‘Baby on board’ signs on cars?
Some parents, like me, stick a “Baby on Board” sign on their car in the hope that other drivers will be more careful and less likely to tailgate or drive recklessly. It is an opportunity, like baby on board badges on public transport, for people to be more mindful of precious cargo.
Do ambulance stickers mean anything in a car accident?
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said the stickers had “no significance” in the case of an accident. “They are not relevant to how NSW Ambulance responds to medical emergencies involving motor vehicles,” they said. Other emergency services said they look for other indicators that passengers are in the car.
Should pregnant women wear baby on board stickers on public transport?
It is an opportunity, like baby on board badges on public transport, for people to be more mindful of precious cargo. A new Aussie badge for pregnant women on public transport. Image via Baby in belly. However, some parents think the stickers should warn other drivers about tired parents.
Do police know if you have a baby on board?
“If police were to sight a sticker such as ‘Baby on Board’ when attending a collision scene, they may keep this in mind however – in the first instance information would be gleaned from the scene, from victims, from witnesses and from police enquiries,” she told Mamamia. What is the purpose of a baby on board sign? Image via iStock.