In a disturbing incident on January 16, 2024, at approximately 7:06 PM, a man was spotted holding his newborn baby out of a car window along Gombak Drive. The eyewitness, who captured the incident from the rear-view mirror, expressed horror at witnessing the act. The video was also shared on the SG Road Vigilante – SGRV Facebook page.
Driver Did It Twice
The eyewitness reported the incident, stating that the driver repeated the concerning action twice in succession. The incident occurred at a traffic junction outside the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) premises along Gombak Drive.
The eyewitness raised alarms about the safety of the newborn, highlighting that infants are typically supposed to be secured in a car seat cradle while traveling.
According to the account, the mother of the newborn was in the front seat of the car, carrying the baby at the time of the incident. The eyewitness expressed shock and concern over the apparent lack of proper safety measures for the newborn.
Risk To Baby’s Safety
The act of holding a newborn out of a car window poses significant risks to the infant’s safety, as it goes against standard safety practices. Newborns are required to be securely fastened in car seat cradles to ensure their protection during car journeys. Holding a baby out of a car window not only violates these safety norms but also exposes the child to potential dangers on the road.
It is crucial for parents and caregivers to prioritize the safety of young children by using appropriate safety equipment such as car seats designed for infants. Such measures are in place to prevent accidents and injuries during car rides, and their proper use is a legal requirement in many jurisdictions.
This incident underscores the need for public awareness regarding child safety in vehicles. It is a timely reminder for parents and guardians to follow established safety guidelines to protect the well-being of infants and children while traveling.
What The Netizen Said
Not sure what this driver was doing yesterday evening 16 Jan 24, 7.06pm outside Mindef as he held his new born baby out of the window like this twice in succession as I watched from the rear view mirror in horror.
New borns are supposed to be strapped to a car seat cradle but the mother was carrying the baby at the front seat.