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Most women continue driving or travelling in a car throughout pregnancy, yet a standard seatbelt can become increasingly uncomfortable as the belly grows. It may also be difficult to keep the lap section of the belt sitting low across the hips and underneath the belly throughout the journey.
Tummy Shield® is a pregnancy seatbelt positioner designed to help keep the lap portion of a standard three-point seatbelt low across the hips and upper thighs, rather than allowing it to move upwards across the abdomen.
Tummy Shield® is a cushioned seatbelt positioner that sits on the vehicle seat. Once you are seated and have fastened your normal three-point seatbelt, the lap section of the belt is placed underneath the strong central hook.
This helps keep the lap belt positioned underneath the belly and across the upper thighs and hips while you travel.
Tummy Shield® does not replace your vehicle’s seatbelt. It is designed to be used together with a properly fitted and functioning three-point seatbelt.
Wearing a seatbelt remains important throughout pregnancy, whether you are driving or travelling as a passenger.
The lap section of the seatbelt should sit low and snug across the hips, underneath the belly, rather than across the abdomen. The shoulder belt should sit between the breasts and across the centre of the chest, rather than underneath the arm or behind the back.
As the belly grows, the lap belt can sometimes move upwards or feel uncomfortable. Tummy Shield® helps hold it in a lower position throughout the journey, reducing pressure across the growing belly.
Tummy Shield® has been crash tested and certified as compliant with relevant Australian Design Rules.
Its stainless-steel hook is designed to keep the seatbelt securely positioned while still allowing the vehicle’s existing three-point seatbelt to perform its normal restraint function.
According to Tummy Shield®, the product has been tested to withstand the forces of a collision with a velocity change of up to 48 kilometres per hour.
Tummy Shield® may provide:
Tummy Shield® can be used from early pregnancy and throughout each trimester.
You do not need to wait until your belly becomes large or the seatbelt becomes uncomfortable. Beginning early also gives you time to become familiar with positioning and using the product correctly.
Tummy Shield® may be particularly helpful for women who:
Tummy Shield® must always be used with your vehicle’s normal three-point seatbelt.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully and check that:
Tummy Shield® is a seatbelt positioner, not a replacement seatbelt or separate restraint system.
Along with correct seatbelt positioning, remember to:
I strongly believe every pregnant woman should be using a Tummy Shield® when driving or travelling in the car. Correct seatbelt positioning is an important part of staying safe during pregnancy, and I genuinely believe this is one of those simple products that can make a real difference.
After learning more about the product, its design and safety testing, I felt so strongly about its benefits that I decided to become a Tummy Shield® distributor. I only recommend products that I would happily use myself or recommend to my own family, and Tummy Shield® is one of them.
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The information on this page is general information only and is not a substitute for individual medical, vehicle safety or road authority advice.
Tummy Shield® must be installed and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and must always be used together with a properly functioning three-point vehicle seatbelt.
Following a motor vehicle accident, sudden stop or significant impact during pregnancy, seek medical assessment promptly, even when you feel well or there are no obvious injuries.
Vicki Hobbs
Back to Basics Birthing
Registered Distributor – Tummy Shield®
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