{"id":7463,"date":"2017-12-29T17:09:24","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T09:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=7463"},"modified":"2018-01-15T14:45:27","modified_gmt":"2018-01-15T06:45:27","slug":"my-way-or-the-highway-driving-safely-in-singapore-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/everyday-living\/my-way-or-the-highway-driving-safely-in-singapore-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"My way or the highway: Driving safely in Singapore with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;My way or the highway: Driving safely in Singapore with kids&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514537382289{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538044395{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Got your house? Got your ride? Now it\u2019s time to hit the streets of Singapore with the family. But safety\u2019s first, as always. From the types of baby seats to choose from, to the road regulation laws of Singapore, here is your go-to guide for driving around the island with the kids. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Rules are rules.<br \/>\n&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538098337{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passengers below the height of 1.35m is required to be restrained with either a child seat or a booster seat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are the types of child restraints that are approved by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.gov.sg\/resources\/traffic-matters\/already-have-a-licence\/revised-seat-belt-rules-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Singapore Traffic Police<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Standard FMVSS 213;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">British Standards B.S. 3254: Part 2: 1988, B.S. AU 202a: 1988, or B.S. AU 185: 1983;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Australian Standard AS 1754-1975 (including AS 1754.1-1989 Part 1, AS 1754.2-1989 Part 2 and AS 1754.4-1989 Part 4);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">European Standard ECE R44;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Japanese Standard JIS D0401-1990.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Types of Car Seats.&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/hugging.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/hugging.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/hugging-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/hugging-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/hugging-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Infant Seats<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538139712{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infant seats are usually designed for babies from the ages of 0-2 years old. These seats are usually light and can double as a baby carrier. These come in a rear-facing seat, which has been proven by numerous of studies to be the safest form of child seats. These (and even the convertible seats below) usually come with a harness, either a 3 point or 5 point one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Premature babies might not fit into a regular babyseat, and may require a car bed instead.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Convertible Seats<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538155754{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Convertible seats are designed to last from the start to end of your child\u2019s need for a baby seat. Some of which can change back and forth from front-facing, to rear-facing seats. Convertible seats are generally big and bulky, making it difficult to bring around or move from car to car.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/girlslp.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/girlslp.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/girlslp-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/girlslp-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/girlslp-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Booster Seats<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538177985{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Booster seats are designed for older kids who have outgrown baby seats but cannot use a seatbelt on their own yet. They\u2019re usually available in the forward-facing position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro-tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Car seats do have an expiry date, so be sure to check out the dates on the seats especially if you are buying a secondhand or used car seat. As a rule of thumb, it is 6 years from the manufacture date. Also, pay attention to any wear or distress on the straps and plastics of the seat, as a damaged\/weakened baby seat can put your little one\u2019s life in danger. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another reason why expiration dates exist is that safety standards and compliances are ever-changing, so make sure the seat you are buying is in compliance with current rules and regulations. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Installation.<br \/>\n&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538223937{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two different ways of installing a car seat. Using your car\u2019s seatbelt and attaching it to the tether\u2019s of the baby seat or LATCH (Lower Anchors \u00a0and Tethers for Children). Also known as ISOFIX or UASS in some regions, is the internationally recognised standard for car seat compliances. It is used very strictly in the USA, UK and Canada.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"690\" width=\"1050\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/dad.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/dad.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/dad-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/dad-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/dad-1024x673.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Public Transport.<br \/>\n&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1514538248590{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taxis are exempted from the compulsory child seat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1D-aMi7bgpOfwWL8L_sNMNpsdclsBA3TzzCyW_rd9f24\/edit#bookmark=id.o10lthjhbr52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, provided the child is in the rear passenger seat. Since we care so much about our own flesh and blood, we recommend bringing your baby seat if you intend to travel by taxi. Your ride-hailing service couple Grab and Uber are <\/span><b>not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">exempted from this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1D-aMi7bgpOfwWL8L_sNMNpsdclsBA3TzzCyW_rd9f24\/edit#bookmark=id.o10lthjhbr52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are options on their apps called the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GrabFamily <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(for children between the ages of \u00a04-7 years old) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/info\/ubercarseat-sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uber Car Seat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (at least 12 months old and between 10-25kg) that can cater to some children. For your children outside the weight or age range, it might be a good idea to bring your own car or booster seat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grab charges $2-4 more depending on how many seats are used, while Uber has a surcharge of $5 for their car seat services. For the specifics and FAQs, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/en-SG\/blog\/uber-car-seat-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for Uber and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/blog\/grab-giving-kids-safer-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for Grab.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=&#8221;true&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;blog-sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;My way or the highway: Driving safely in Singapore with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,13],"tags":[60,58,57,48,59,34],"class_list":["post-7463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-living","category-transportation","tag-baby","tag-car","tag-driving","tag-kids","tag-safety","tag-singapore"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7463"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7503,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7463\/revisions\/7503"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}