Drive Safer for Pregnant Women

Becoming a first time mother with everyday activities such as driving can become worrisome, especially when you find that everything from your favorite jeans to your seatbelt no longer fit the way they used to!
An Australian company offers a special contraption to make car seat belts safer for pregnant women. The TummyShield is a seat belt designed to remove the lap belt that could potentially hurt an unborn child during a collision — even a minor one, and keeps the waist belt away from the tummy area.
Apparently this system is tested. I would still first check with your car insurance provider to see if this product is allowed.

Rather than having a lap belt, the TummyShield has two straps that buckle across the thighs, securing the passenger in the same way but without the risk of putting dangerous pressure across a woman’s abdomen. With a combination as simple as a cushion and safety strap, expectant moms are able to guard their most precious cargo without a lot of hassle.
To use, simply place the Tummy Shield cushion and fasten with buckle. You may need to use an extension piece if you are bigger or further along in your pregnancy. Put on your seat belt as you normally would, and then pull it away so you can fasten it securely to the provided hook.
The device is available from the manufacturer for $188.

Print PDF

Incoming New Car search:

• pregnant women driving
• pregnant woman driving
• pregnant driving
• pregnant driving car
• pregnant woman car
• fit pregnant women
• pregnant women in a car
• pregnant women in cars
• safest seat belts
• pregnant women driving cars