孕期乘车安全 Car Safety for Pregnant Women

　　

　　

　　Why is it important to wear a seat belt when I travel during pregnancy?

　　为什么说孕期乘车系安全带很重要？

　　Although the baby is protected inside your body, you should wear a lap and shoulder belt every time you travel while you are pregnant for the best protection—even in the final weeks of pregnancy. You and your baby are much more likely to survive a car crash if you are buckled in.

　　尽管宝宝有妈妈肚子的保护，但是为了安全起见，您每次出行甚至孕期最后几周都应该系上安全带。系安全带可以在遭遇车祸时最大限度保护您和宝宝的性命。

　　How should I wear a seat belt while I am pregnant?

　　我怀孕时该怎么系安全带？

　　When wearing a seat belt, follow these rules:

　　系安全带时请遵循这几个原则：

　　Buckle the lap belt below your belly so that it fits snugly across your hips and pelvic bone.

　　把腰带扣在腹部下方，以便更好贴合您的臀部和盆骨。

　　Place the shoulder belt across your chest (between your breasts) and over the mid-portion of your collar bone (away from your neck).

　　把肩带斜扣在胸部（胸部中间）和锁骨中部（避开脖子）。

　　Never place the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

　　切勿把肩带放在手臂和背部后面。

　　Pull any slack (looseness) out of the belt.

　　把松动的安全带拉出来。

　　What should I know about air bags when I travel in a car?

　　关于安全气囊我该了解些什么？

　　Follow these tips if your car has air bags:

　　如果您的汽车有安全气囊请遵循以下提示：

　　Keep 10 inches between the steering wheel and your breastbone.

　　保持方向盘和胸骨之间10英寸的距离。

　　If the car has an air bag “on/off” switch, check to be sure it is turned to “on.”

　　如果安全气囊有“开/关”按钮，请检查并确认是“开”的状态。

　　As your belly grows, you may not be able to keep as much space between you and the steering wheel. If the car has a tilt steering wheel, make sure it is angled toward your breastbone, not your belly or head.

　　随着胎儿的长大，您可能无法和方向盘保持一定的距离。假如车里有倾斜式方向盘，确保倾斜的角度是对着您的胸骨，而不是肚子或头。

　　If I am pregnant, when should I buy a car seat for my baby?

　　如果我怀孕了，我该什么时候给宝宝买汽车安全座椅？

　　You cannot take your newborn home from the hospital without a car seat. Plan to have the car seat at least 3 weeks before your due date so you will have time to install it correctly and learn how to buckle the baby in safely.

　　在没有汽车安全座椅情况下，不能把婴儿从医院接回家。您应该在预产期前三周购买安全座椅，以便有时间正确地安装及学习如何安全地扣紧婴儿。

　　Car Safety for Babies, and Children

　　儿童乘车安全

　　Where should child car seats be installed in the car?

　　儿童安全座椅应该安装在车的哪个位置？

　　All car seats for children should be used in the back seat of the car—never in the front seat. Air bags in the front seat can cause serious injury to children. Until they reach age 13 years, children should always ride in the back seat.

　　所有安全座椅都应该装在汽车后排而不是前排。前排的安全气囊会对儿童造成严重的伤害。孩子在13岁之前都应该坐在后排。

　　What types of car seats are available for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children?

　　针对婴儿，幼儿和学龄儿童有哪些类型的安全座椅？

　　Rear-facing car seat—In a rear-facing car seat, the baby is turned to face the back windshield of the car. Infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are 2 years old or until they reach the highest weight and height allowed by their car seat’s maker.

　　背向型安全座椅 - 是指婴儿面向的是汽车后挡风玻璃。在婴幼儿没到2岁或未达到汽车制造商规定的身高和体重，都应该坐背向型安全座椅。

　　Forward-facing car seat—A forward-facing car seat faces the front windshield of the car. Toddlers and preschoolers who have outgrown the height and weight limit of the rear-facing seat should use a forward-facing seat.

　　面向型安全座椅 - 是指幼儿面向的是汽车的前挡风玻璃。幼儿和学龄前儿童的身高和体重超过了背向型安全座椅的限值，应该使用面向型安全座椅。

　　Booster seat—A booster seat raises and positions your child so that the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts fit properly. Your child should use a booster seat until the car seat belts fit properly. This usually occurs when the child is between the ages of 8 years and 12 years and is at least 4 feet 9 inches in height.

　　增高型安全座椅 - 此座椅可以根据儿童的身高进行调节和固定，这样汽车安全带可以更贴合座椅。通常儿童8-12岁，身高1.45米左右，当汽车安全带可以贴合座椅您的孩子就可以使用增高型安全座椅了。

　　What should I keep in mind when choosing a car seat?

　　选择安全座椅应该注意哪些？

　　Know whether your car has the LATCH system. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. Instead of seat belts, special anchors hold the seat in place. If your car and car seat do not have the LATCH system, you will need to use seat belts to install the car seat.

　　先了解汽车是否有LATCH系统，LATCH是指儿童使用的下扣件和栓带。这种特殊的扣可以替代汽车安全带把安全座椅固定在汽车上。如果您的汽车没有LATCH系统，则需要使用安全带来按照安全座椅。

　　Try locking and unlocking the buckle while you are in the store. Try changing the lengths of the straps.

　　在店里挑选时试着锁定和解锁扣环，并试着改变肩带的长度。

　　Read the labels to find out the seat’s height and weight limits.

　　阅读标签了解座椅的高度和重量限制。

　　What should I know if I am considering buying a used car seat?

　　考虑购买二手安全座椅时我该注意什么地方？

　　Do not buy a used car seat if you know it has been in a car crash. Also, used car seats may be missing parts or instructions. Avoid a used car seat that looks old or worn or is missing labels with the model number and maker’s name. Keep in mind that car seats have expiration dates. You can check the expiration date for any car seat on the maker’s web site.

　　请不要购买曾经发生过车祸的安全座椅。另外，二手座椅有可能缺少部件或说明。避免使用旧的，烂的或者没有型号和制造商名称标签的座椅。请您记住，安全座椅都有使用年限，您可以进入制造商官网查询座椅的使用年限。

　　What is distracted driving?

　　什么是分心驾驶？

　　Distracted driving means doing something else while driving that takes your hands off the steering wheel or your eyes or mind off the road:

　　分心驾驶是指开车时驾驶员做别的事情，双手离开方向盘，眼睛或者心神不在看路：

　　Using a cell phone 打电话

　　Texting 发信息

　　Eating 吃东西

　　Feeding a child or picking up a toy 喂孩子吃东西或帮孩子拿玩具

　　Grooming 照镜子打扮

　　Using a navigation system or changing a DVD 正在使用导航或换DVD

　　Parents who are distracted while driving with children in the car are more likely to be in a crash. Wait to send a text or make a call until your car is parked.

　　当车里有孩子，家长又分心驾驶更容易发生车祸。还是等车停好了再发信息打电话吧。