Seat Snug Child Stability Device

The Seat Snug is a  great new product on the market that enhances both the safety and comfort of children riding in booster seats.

Seat Snug

Children in booster seats are at risk of injury and death due to seatbelt slack (looseness). A standard seatbelt allows slack to develop in the lap belt portion while children (or adults!) are riding in a vehicle. Seatbelt slack is acknowledged in the auto industry as a major contributor to injuries and deaths in vehicular accidents.

By gently securing a child while riding in a booster seat, SeatSnug® substantially eliminates bouncing, rocking, tipping, falling over, submarining, and ejection, thus reducing the potential for injuries and death in vehicular accidents. At the same time, SeatSnug® improves child stability and comfort.

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Lower the risk of SIDS

A new study says that running a fan in a baby’s room can lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDs) by 72%.  The theory is that by circulating the air within their room the infant is less likely to breath in exhaled carbon dioxide, which is suspected as a cause of SIDS.  Babies should still be placed on their backs when sleeping.  That change has cut the SIDS cases in half since 1992.

Other recommendations include having a firm mattress, removing soft plush bedding or stuffed animals which can block the airway, and to avoid overheating the child’s room.

So turn on the ceiling fan or other stand-alone fan in your child’s room, or consider getting them.  This simple solution could save their life.  And don’t forget to secure the fan’s electrical cords and to place small fans out of reach.

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Safety Mate Talking First Aid Guide

Another find at a recent kids trade show is the Safety Mate Talking First Aid Guide.

Safety Mate for the New Parent is a hand-held, interactive talking first aid guide. An innovative solution for family first aid needs. Parents now have a fresh and inventive way to learn how to help their baby in case of an actual emergency.

Includes eight themed first aid categories:

• CPR, Unconscious
• Choking, Breathing
• Allergic Reaction
• Bleeding
• Burns
• Falls, Bone Injury
• Poison, Bites, Stings
• Seizure

Safety Mate

Just push a button and Safety Mate immediately begins to talk the caretaker through step-by-step instructions for 30-plus medical issues. Allows parents to act quickly and make the most of precious minutes. No fear of forgetting proper emergency procedures.
Features:

• Immediate access to critical emergency information at the touch of a button
• Covers infant, child and adult emergencies
• Lightweight, hand-held model fits compactly into stroller, diaper bag, purse, briefcase or glove box
• Water resistant for outdoor settings
• Flashing lighted key prompts caretaker to valuable information based on specific situation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Audible/visual low battery warning
• Integral protective cover turns device on when opened

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