How to Correctly Wear Your Seat Belt While Pregnant

Many pregnant woman wonder how to correctly use the seat belt while pregnant. Some find the seat belt uncomfortable and hope there’s a better way to wear it that is still safe. Others wonder if the seat belt is safe to use at all during pregnancy.

Experts agree, it is safer to always wear a seat belt while pregnant than not wearing one at all.

Seat belt safety tips during pregnancy

According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) the current best practice for seat belt positioning on a pregnant woman is:
• the shoulder portion at mid chest, mid shoulder
• the lap portion of the seat belt positioned as low as possible and under the pregnancy, if possible
• it should be snug on your hips and touching your thighs

The Tummy Shield, offered by Safe Ride 4 Kids, is a crash-tested, highly engineered safety device that is intended to withstand the crash forces of a crash, redirecting the crash energy to the upper legs and keeping that crash energy from compressing the baby.

Erin says using the Tummy Shield pregnancy seat belt positioner definitely feels more comfortable. She feels the seat belt is secure and closer to her hips with the Tummy Shield and there is no pressure on the belly.

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Get more tips on safer driving during pregnancy or using a bump belt adjuster by downloading our guide here: TummyShield.com/driving-while-pregnant/ or by visiting our blog at saferide4kids.com/blog/category/pregnancy-drivi…