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Kids and air bags are a deadly combination. Air bags deploy at more than 300 km/h - faster than you can blink. If an inflating air bag makes contact with an occupied rear-facing infant seat it can cause serious injuries and even death.
All children under 12 should always ride in the back seat.
You may want to consider using a second vehicle or having the air bag deactivated if:
If your child has a medical condition that requires monitoring and he or she must sit in the front seat, you should also have the air bag deactivated.
If deactivation is not an option, ensure that any toddler or older child sitting in the front seat is using a child seat appropriate for their weight and age and that the vehicle seat is moved as far back from the air bag as possible.
