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Seat Belt Safety During Pregnancy

January 18, 2011 Honoring Moms, Honoring Parents, Tips 23 Comments

As your baby bump grows it may be increasingly uncomfortable to wear a seat belt, but your seat belt is key to you and your baby’s safety.

A few tips on how to protect your baby:

  1. Move Your Seat Back – Maintain at least a 10 inch distance between the center of your chest and the steering wheel. If you are petite, you can talk to your car dealer about installing a pedal extender.
  2. Wear Your Seat Belt Correctly -  The shoulder belt should be between your breasts and away from your neck. Secure the lap belt below your belly, across your hips and pelvic bone.
  3. Keep Your Airbag On – Your airbag is more likely to protect, rather than hurt, both you and your baby in an accident.

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23 comments

  1. if only CERTAIN bumps on my body were that big during pregnancy. Thanks for the tips.
    Also entered the contest @ familylicious blog
    xoxoxo

  2. Rachel B on said:

    Seat belts can be uncomfortable in the last part of pregnancy, but I would never go without one! Have to protect the precious cargo in my belly!!! (and me too)

  3. thxs for the tips, as umcomfy as seatbelts may feel during pregnany they are definately IMPORTANT

  4. I wish i had this info when I was pregnant with my daughter. Thanks for sharing this.
    Im also entering your giveaway @ Familylicious.
    -Misty

  5. Rebecca Orr on said:

    I had no idea that I should keep my airbag on even when pregnant. I would have thought the other way around. Good to know! Thanks for sharing. :)

    Entered the giveaway @ Familylicious Reviews and Giveaways

    Thanks!
    Rebecca O
    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

  6. Laurah on said:

    Thanks for the great tips, especially about staying 10 inches away from the steering wheel

  7. Kristin M. on said:

    Thank you for such a great article! I learned many new facts that I did not previously know, most important that there should be 10-inch between you and the steering wheel!
    I also entered to win the Kolcraft Wally Wonderbug Giveaway @Familylicious.

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