Who wouldn't go to the ends of the earth to protect their children... 

But, many of us are falling down in the very simplest of daily tasks - making sure their car seats are fitted properly. The latest figures suggest that 80% are not.

If you are concerned, a team from the Road Safety Authority will be in the car park of Clarke's Supervalu, Bearna, on Tuesday, February 20, from 10am-5.30pm, to offer free checks, advice, and recommendations. They will be at the Galway Shopping Centre the following day. 

The main reasons for incorrectly fitted car seats are: 

• Safety belt has too much slack in it, causing the fitting to be very loose. 
• Safety belt not routed through child seat correctly (see pic below).
• Buckle resting against the frame of the child car seat, causing ‘Buckle Crunch’, which may cause the buckle to open. 
• Handle on baby seat not positioned properly. 
• The seat is too big or too small for the child. 
• Child seat not compatible with the car. 
• Child seat has exceeded the manufacturer’s recommended guideline for duration of use and is in bad condition.

For more information visit the RSA website: http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Road-Safety/Child-Safety-in-Cars/