{"id":9449,"date":"2018-10-15T10:32:56","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T02:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/?p=9449"},"modified":"2019-03-29T09:12:55","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T01:12:55","slug":"5-ways-to-keep-your-kids-safe-in-the-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/community\/5-ways-to-keep-your-kids-safe-in-the-car\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Passengers book a Grab car or taxi for various reasons. Some are partygoers trying to get home after a night of merrymaking; some are businessmen rushing to get to the next client meeting on time. Then there are those that require a little extra care and attention: children. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tips to keep your little ones in the backseat safe and happy: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Grab a child booster seat<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let\u2019s begin with the basics: in countries like Singapore, it is mandatory for children under 1.35 metres in height to use appropriate child restraints. However, a Grab survey conducted with 520 Singapore-based parents found that only one in three parents (35 percent) own a child safety restraint, and only a fraction (8.5 percent) bring it out with them when they are not driving.<\/span><\/p>\n

    But fret not! To make things easier \u2014 and safer \u2014 for Grab passengers, all GrabFamily cars are equipped with special child safety or booster seats, suitable for kids aged 1-3 or 4-7 respectively. So you can be assured that when you call for a GrabFamily vehicle, that part\u2019s all settled. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Child-safe toys<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Many parents leave toys in the back of the car for children to play with during their journey. However, a harmless action figure may suddenly turn into a hazard when in a moving car. A better solution is to stick to soft toys while in transit, whether you are in your own car or riding with Grab.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Beat the heat<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Southeast Asia may not be the hottest region on the charts, but it sure feels that way sometimes. And when your car\u2019s dashboard tells you that the temperature is a whopping 34\u00b0C, it\u2019s only measuring the outside temperature. It may be hotter inside the vehicle. Leaving kids in the car, even if just for a short while, can cause them to overheat quickly. In fact, temperatures can rise up to 40\u00b0C within a short time even with the windows rolled down a notch.<\/span><\/p>\n

        To be on the safe side, never leave a child unattended in a car. When you exit a car, take your child with you, even if it is to get a drink at the convenience store. Bottom line: we care about passenger safety, whether you are riding with Grab or in your own car.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Have a sing-along <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Singing songs with your children can keep them entertained and happy. Why not use that sense of fun and make up a happy song about putting on their seatbelt? It is a great way to keep little ones occupied while also teaching them about safety. <\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Tips to avoid motion sickness<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Reading anything in a moving vehicle \u2014 like a book or iPad \u2014 may cause dizziness, leading to motion sickness. If your little one is prone to motion sickness, it might be best to keep a few handy items on hand – things like wipes, sanitiser and a spare outfit – so you can mop up any mess.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Passengers book a Grab car or taxi for various reasons. Some are partygoers trying to get home after a night of merrymaking; some are businessmen rushing to get to the next client meeting on time. Then there are those that require a little extra care and attention: children. Here are some tips to keep your […]","protected":false},"author":431,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[117,23],"tags":[129,128],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9449"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/431"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9449"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9449\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}