The simplest way to keep your child safe while driving
Your child's safety on the road starts with you. A simple yet powerful step you can take to protect your most precious passengers is by investing in a car seat.
At Discovery Insure, we're all about helping you stay safe on the road. That includes protecting your most precious cargo - your child.
As a caregiver, guardian or parent, the safety of your children is a top priority. Here are some simple ways to keep your child safe while you're driving.
Three easy ways to proactively care for children in the car
- Make sure your car is in good condition: Regular check-ups and yearly servicing are essential to keep your vehicle in top shape.
- Avoid distractions:Avoid eating, using your cellphone or playing loud music while driving. Keeping kids safely entertained in the vehicle can also help minimise distractions.
- Invest in a proper car seat: The most important protection is getting a proper a car seat.
Why a car seat is so important
A car seat is non-negotiable. According to the World Health Organization, child safety restraints can reduce deaths in crashes by up to 71% among younger infants. In South Africa, it's against the law for children under three to not be in a car seat.
Car seats are critical as they protect developing bodies from serious - and often fatal - vehicle accident injuries. Make sure your children are buckled up in safe, age appropriate and correctly installed car seats before you hit the road, even if you're just going to the shops.
Installing and positioning the car seat correctly is also vital. For infants and toddlers, rear-facing car seats installed in the back seat, ideally in the centre of the vehicle to protect against side impact, provide crucial head, neck and spine support.
Get up to 50% off a car seat at Babies R Us or Born Fabulous
Discovery Insure offers clients with Vitality Drive a range of discounts and services to help them - and their little ones - stay safe on the road. One of these benefits is our car seat benefit. This gives Vitality Drive clients up to 50% off the purchase price of a car seat with our partners, Born Fabulous and Babies R Us.
It's super easy to claim your discount:
- Log in to the Discovery website or app and go to your Discovery Insure profile
- Navigate to the discounted child car seat benefit and activate it.
- A wiCode, which is valid for 12 months, will be sent to you
- Log in to the Born Fabulous or Babies R Us website to use your voucher on a qualifying car seat.
Ensuring your child's safety on the road is one of the most important steps you can take as a parent or guardian, and investing in a car seat is the easiest way to take that step. With Discovery Insure's car seat benefit, you can have peace of mind knowing you're giving your child the best protection.