What if my child has a tracheostomy?
Use a car safety seat with a five-point harness. A five-point harness has harness straps that come over your child’s shoulders and hips and buckle into a crotch strap. Do not use a car safety seat that has a tray or a shield. In a crash or sudden stop, the tray or shield could hit the tracheostomy and hurt your child’s neck or throat.