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Children with special needs

Children with special needs

We analyze the options available on the market to guarantee that children with special needs, whether this is temporary or permanent, are safe in the car.

Shoulder protectors

Shoulder protectors

We review the function, importance and correct use of the shoulder protectors that are attached to the harness in child seats.

Is the reclining angle important?

Is the reclining angle important?

It is in the first few months of life, when we transport our baby facing backwards, that the reclining angle is vital, as there is an important relationship between the tilt and the child’s safety.

Height-adjustable boosters

Height-adjustable boosters

If we opt for a booster seat, it must be approved in accordance with Regulation 129, be as high as possible and, if possible, adjustable. We’ll tell you how we got here.

European Excellence in Road Safety Awards

European Excellence in Road Safety Awards

Every year, the European Commission, through the European Road Safety Charter in Spain, awards the European Road Safety Excellence Awards to recognize the efforts of organizations that work every day at a local level to improve safety on European roads. We present the winners from this year’s edition.

Back to school

Back to school

Summer is over, it’s time to get back into the swing of things, to leave the vacations behind and start again with our batteries recharged. Here are some basic guidelines for starting school in the safest way.

What are anti-abandon systems?

What are anti-abandon systems?

Every year in Spain, there are about three cases of death from heat stroke due to a child being left unattended in a car. Anti-abandon systems help to mitigate this risk.