New parents to get free car seats in Abu Dhabi

Health Authority-Abu Dhabi plans to distribute up to 4,500 free baby car-seats to parents of all babies born in the capital later this year, The National has reported. The plan is part of a drive by HAAD aimed at educating parents about the risks of carrying their children in vehicles unrestrained. The two-month trial period is expected to start in the second half of the year. According to research gathered at UAE University, 98% of children in the country are not restrained when they travel.