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J D
My little one is 8 and legally not required to use a booster. Because of her size I prefer to have her in a booster still, but sometimes she has to ride without one. I'm wondering if its safer for her to ride with a shoulder belt that cuts across her neck or a lap only belt (in the back seat of course).
Answer
Neither. Riding in a lap only belt could kill her from internal abdominal injuries, and from her head striking whatever is in front of her http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYwQBUDsceA
The shoulder belt rubbing on her neck is not a safety concern, but if she's small enough to have the shoulder belt rub her neck that means the lap part of the belt is probably riding up on her tummy which can also cause severe abdominal injuries or she could slip right under the seat belt- here's what happened to one 8 year old not in a booster http://boosttil8.com/
She needs to pass the 5 step test before she can ride without a booster, ever http://carseatblog.com/3966/the-5-step-test/
The Harmony Lite Rider/ Harmony Youth Booster can be found around $13 and is very portable.
They even make a backpack booster http://safety1st.djgusa.com/en/djgusa/boostapak-bc062
Neither. Riding in a lap only belt could kill her from internal abdominal injuries, and from her head striking whatever is in front of her http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYwQBUDsceA
The shoulder belt rubbing on her neck is not a safety concern, but if she's small enough to have the shoulder belt rub her neck that means the lap part of the belt is probably riding up on her tummy which can also cause severe abdominal injuries or she could slip right under the seat belt- here's what happened to one 8 year old not in a booster http://boosttil8.com/
She needs to pass the 5 step test before she can ride without a booster, ever http://carseatblog.com/3966/the-5-step-test/
The Harmony Lite Rider/ Harmony Youth Booster can be found around $13 and is very portable.
They even make a backpack booster http://safety1st.djgusa.com/en/djgusa/boostapak-bc062
I am planning a solo camping trip and its my first one. What would ya'll recommend bringing, the necessities?
mafralen
Just looking for equipement and tips for a 3 day camping trip.
Answer
as an eagle scout i did a lot of camping in various types of weather here is what you need:
tent
backpack (you will be able to fit almost everything in one as opposed to suitcases; needs to be at least 4800 cubic inches)
a backpacking stove
eating utensils (such as metal pots and pans and cutlery this will make for easy cleanup)
as much food as necessary for the trip
clothing for the season
a Global Positioning System (get one in the range of about 300 to 400. they are good and some can float on water)
lots of water
a means of communication ( such as a cell phone)
a map and compass (if you re not careful the batteries in the gps will run out)
toiletries ( such as a toothbrush)
a shovel to dig your latrine
a flashlight
a watch
Extra Batteries
rain gear for everyone in your group
highly reflective blanket
fire starters
wood (if you're going to a campsite; If not you can just collect some in the woods)
matches or another way of starting a fire
let someone know where you re going and when you re expecting to be back so they know when to send for help if necessary
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST TAKE ANOTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT. YOU MUST HAVE A BUDDY BECAUSE YOU NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND/OR YOUR INJURIES !!!! YOU'RE CHILDREN WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO
as an eagle scout i did a lot of camping in various types of weather here is what you need:
tent
backpack (you will be able to fit almost everything in one as opposed to suitcases; needs to be at least 4800 cubic inches)
a backpacking stove
eating utensils (such as metal pots and pans and cutlery this will make for easy cleanup)
as much food as necessary for the trip
clothing for the season
a Global Positioning System (get one in the range of about 300 to 400. they are good and some can float on water)
lots of water
a means of communication ( such as a cell phone)
a map and compass (if you re not careful the batteries in the gps will run out)
toiletries ( such as a toothbrush)
a shovel to dig your latrine
a flashlight
a watch
Extra Batteries
rain gear for everyone in your group
highly reflective blanket
fire starters
wood (if you're going to a campsite; If not you can just collect some in the woods)
matches or another way of starting a fire
let someone know where you re going and when you re expecting to be back so they know when to send for help if necessary
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST TAKE ANOTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT. YOU MUST HAVE A BUDDY BECAUSE YOU NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND/OR YOUR INJURIES !!!! YOU'RE CHILDREN WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO
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