Isabelle broadhead

Isabelle Broadhead was born in Wollongong, Australia on July 7, 2002 and passed away on April 13, 2006 at the age of 3 years and 9 months.
Isabelle died as a result of an injury sustained by her adult belt in a low impact car accident. She was seated in the rear left middle seat of our people mover. She was seated in a high backed booster seat and it utilised the three point lap and sash belt. It was fitted as directed. This injury was Isabelle's only injury and had she not sustained this injury she would be here today. Her gift to you (amongst others) is the knowledge that children under five or 18kg should always remain in a five point harness. Isabelle outgrew her 0-4 seat- weighing 20.5kg and being 105cm tall. We knew she wasn't safe in her baby seat and wrongly assumed Isabelle had to move to a booster. The label on her booster stated it was safe for 14-26kg. We believed that the Australian Standards were the toughest in the world and that this was what was safe for her.

There is not a single seat on the Australian market that has an in-built five point harness for a child of Isabelle's size. Had she been using a seat such as the Maxi Rider she would have used a harness in conjunction with an adult belt. We were unaware that the Maxi Rider even existed when we bought her booster. We believe these seats need to be better advertised and parents also need an education program in the use of child restraints. We believe that parents are generally not well educated on the use of a harness and booster. We believe that much more needs to be done to stop this happening to our children. We are hoping that only specialty baby shops will be able to sell Child Seats in the near future as major department stores don't have trained fitters.




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[TheSymphony100]

Thank you to your family for helping to make everyone more aware about safer travel for youngsters. Your story really grabbed me. I am so sorry for your loss of your precious daughter. Your family moments were captured beautifully, and it was wonderful of you to share them with the public. Isabelle's short life will definitely continue to impact others in positive way- throughout the world. Much peace to you all.

[mylovesofmylife]

such beautiful pictures of gorgeous Bella, so cute how she loved to dance & sing, Bella looks like an old soul, Bella looked like she loved her life, because she knew she was loved in life and is always loved. My 2 year old nicknamed trinket, talks a little bit, but Ive heard her just start singing along to songs and she also loves to dance, her actual name means soul. She loves her bald baby/short haired dolls, blue dresses, cars, blocks & books. She has the sweetest giggle.

[ChildhoodCancerSup1]

this video brings back memories of me and my baby cuzing Brooke who was 6 and was killed in a car crash in 2009... we were so close!!! :( i miss u brookie! i hope her and izabelle meet up in heaven!! :) RIP izabelle and Brookie! i love u guys <3

[TrueBlueAustralian]

We have new laws but still no good seats :(

[sophie8798]

Shes soo cute,such a sad story! soo sorry Isabel! hope you having a fun time in Heaven & dancing with the Angels!

[sharon1110rakker]

Aww she was soo sweet!

RIP Isabelle

[tulipchic34]

Laws in Australia have recently been passed that a child under 7 has to be seated in a 5 point harness. It is sad that a young child lost her life, but her life has not been in vain as it has bought awareness and many children are now safe. RIP little Isabelle.

[fhothpomlover]

Beautiful video!

Rest in Peace Isabelle <333

[amyford08]

RIP sweetie xoxoxox great tribute!