Paramedic reveals sticking a note on your child’s car seat could save their life in an emergency

AN ambulance worker has shared a potentially lifesaving child car seat tip every parent needs to know.

The woman, known only as Kaitlyn, said the hack could make all the difference if the family is ever involved in a terrible motor accident.

Kaitlyn, from Indiana, US, says parents should write a short note with details about their kid and stick it to their car seat.

Writing on Facebook, she said: "Way too often do emergency crew come upon a car wreck with children who are too young to have any information and parents are unconscious.

“It will take two minutes of your time to write out your child’s name, DOB, parents name, DOB, emergency contacts and any medical conditions, any meds your child is on and child’s doctor – then stick it to the child’s car seat.

“This helps EMS (Emergency Medical Services) a ton and can also help save your child’s life.”

Many parents were quick to comment on the helpful advice.

One said: "Touch wood we never have to be in this situation but this is a very good idea."

Another added: "Something to consider. Hopefully it will never be needed.";

New laws introduced in 2017 state children are required to use car seats until they are either 12 years old or 135cm tall, whichever comes first.

And this is the car seat your child should be using based on their age and weight.