HELP, My son likes to unbucle his seat belt what do I do?? he is in a booster and knows how to unbuckle. He doesn't understand that it is not safe to not be buckled in his seat. Does anyone know of a device or some sort of product I can use to keep him in his seat. He has "mastered" the booster he is in and we had to switch him from a high back booster because he learned how to unbuckle his seat belt. Please help!
You can contact your local State/Highway patrol office. Most of them have carseat/booster seat checks to make sure that they are installed properly, they can provide a new booster seat and they will help you find a safe solution to your problem. I hope this helps.
~Brooke~
Ok..i'm ready to get ragged on again...We used duct tape..LOL Not on my child but on the buckle that cinched together at the chest. We did the adjustment so that it would go over his head and we used the tape to fasten the buckle together and he could no longer manipulate the buckle with the tape on there and it was still safe for him to use. You need to know though that he also eventually figured out the tape and it came loose but we just re-did it and it is still working. This is the type of car seat that has the padded bar that comes over his head. It's not the traditional booster where you use the seat belt. I mean you still use the seat belt but the seat belt is buckled in the back. The buckle that my son was getting undone was the buckle that is at the chest of the car seat itself. Hope this helps.
Karrie
Hey duct tape was the greatest invention ever!!!!
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The Car Seat Belt Alarm is a seat belt alarm designed to alert drivers and caregivers when individuals with dimentia, Alzheimer's Disease, or cognitive disabilities unbuckle seat belts. This device attaches to most automotive seat belts with the included double-stick tape. Once installed, whenever the two pieces of the seat belt are not engaged, the device emits a moderately loud alarm. Rebuckling the seat belt turns off the alarm. COLOR Black. Shipping and handling charges are not included in the purchase price listed. Price: 14.95 This product is available from: Manufacturer: No company information available. Distributor(s): Alzheimer's Store, The The records in ABLEDATA are provided for information purposes only. Neither the U.S. Department of Education nor Macro International Inc. has examined, reviewed, or tested any product, device, or information contained in ABLEDATA. The Department and Macro International Inc. make no endorsement, representation, or warranty express or implied as to any product, device, or information set forth in ABLEDATA. The views expressed on this site do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Department of Education, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, or Macro International Inc.
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“Seat Belt Safety: Readers Talk”
Keeping children buckled up throughout a car ride can be a tedious and difficult task, but crucial for everyone's safety. In our October 1997 issue, we featured the above letter from C.H. in Maryland in the Search department. The letter evoked an overwhelming response as well as many excellent suggestions regarding this problem. We recognize that parents are usually "experts" because of all their experience. In order to help others who are in similar situations we would like to share with our readers the various solutions given for this dilemma. We felt it would make an appropriate subject for a Readers Talk, especially during our mobility issue. The following are what some of you had to say.
Andrea and Steve Kaneb are parents of Phillip, seven, who has a form of epilepsy called "continuous spikes and waves of sleep." According to the Kanebs, "He is very good at undoing buckles and mechanical things," so they were in need of something to resolve this situation. Both are engineers and have come up with a clever way of preventing Phillip from unbuckling himself. The Kaneb's report success by "using the bottom of a small plastic juice bottle" as a buckle cover.
To construct the device, they first removed the bottom of the jar by cutting the end off. This should be only large enough to fit over the seat belt. Second, they cut a slit in the bottom of the jar to allow the buckle to go through. The bottom of the jar sits on top of the button side receptor and the latch passes through the slit (see diagram). "The sides of the cover keep him from accessing the release button." This remedy has worked to solve the situation for the Kanebs, but they warn parents not to make this simple device too elaborate. In case of an emergency, parents should be able to take it apart quickly and easily.
For those parents who have tried devices to solve this dilemma but were unsuccessful, we have some suggestions from Lorie Walker, project administrator at the American Academy of Pediatrics. According to Walker, children are generally uncomfortable while buckled up because the safety belt is designed for those who are taller and heavier. She recommends adjusting it for a better fit. Walker says, "Your best bet is to increase their comfort level and decrease boredom."
Talking to your child during the ride may help keep them occupied. Also the use of a reward system may teach the child to endure the ride without unbuckling. Breaking the trips up into manageable time periods and giving rewards for appropriate behavior is the first step. If this works, the time periods may be gradually increased. Provide different activities and toys for use only in the car for good behavior, changing them frequently to keep interest. Walker tells parents, "use a booster seat until the child weighs between 60-80 pounds." However, Walker notes that some children may need more restraint than a booster seat provides. If this is the case perhaps a full, five point harness will do the trick. According to Walker, "this type fully secures the occupant."
Among most of the letters that were received there was one suggestion that was repeatedly discussed. Cindy Iske, O.T., lead clinician for occupational therapy at Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, was one one of many who recommend "A regular E-Z On Vest™ with rear fasteners". E-Z On Products, Inc. makes available two types of vests for parents who have difficulty securing their children during car rides. The vests are used in the sitting position. The sizes range from extra small to large and can accommodate a child that measures 22 inches to 42 inches around the waist. The vests have different models which can be closed either in the front or in the back. The purpose of the vest is to keep the child buckled in a way that he or she cannot manipulate and undo themselves. The vest comes with a tether hook up which bolts to the floor behind the seat or in the trunk. At the top of the seat, behind the child, the hook up divides into two parts and clips at each shoulder of the vest. The lap belt then runs through two loops at the bottom of the vest. These can be custom made to fit larger children or adults. Prices vary for each one according to size.
Sharon Valentino, from Pennsylvania, suggests another product, "Mcnaughton Inc. sells a Buckle Guard™." The safety belt buckle guard can be used over the button of any standard back seat buckle. It essentially works the same way a child-proof pill bottle would. The guard slides over the buckle and a child proof cap is placed on top of the device. To buckle, you insert the metal piece through the slot on the guard, and the seat belt is locked and the release button is covered. When you want to free the child of the belt, you remove the cap by pulling and turning it at the same time. This will expose the release button and allow you to unbuckle your child.
According to National Safe Kids Campaign, "Motor vehicle related injury remains the leading injury-related killer of children ages 14 and under. Each year, nearly 1,400 children ages 14 and under die as passengers in motor vehicle crashes and 305,000 more are injured."
It is crucial that parents have the correct assistance regarding the safety of their child while traveling in an automobile. We would like to thank you, our readers, for sharing your thoughts and ideas and hope that you will continue to give the gift of your experience. As always, we urge parents to use their own judgment and consult the proper professionals.
By Stephanie D'Ambra, Exceptional Parent.
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The BuckleGuard covers the Columbia Car Seat buckle. It snaps easily in place over the buckle. Removal is slightly more difficult because it is designed to be childproof. To remove the BuckleGuard, "lift-and-twist" the lid in a similar manner that you would open prescription medicine bottles. This helps children stay securely restrained until an adult chooses to remove the child from the car seat.
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Buckle Guard slips over a standard-sized seat buckle with no tools required for installation. Hinge allows easy access to release button on front release buckles, too. Tested and approved child-resistant pull and turn cap hides release button from a child's currious fingers. Helps to prevent children and disabled adults from opening their seat belts while riding in a motorized vehicle. Portable so you can easily take it from car to car.
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