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Car crashes #1 killer of children ages 3 and up
Although NHTSA reports that 89 percent of children ages one to four are regularly put into car safety seats, most parents would be surprised at how often children manage to unlock the seat belt latch that is supposed to keep them safe and secure. In a recent survey, nearly a third of parents said their child had opened the seat belt release once, and many reported it as a frequent occurrence. Releasing the seat belt renders a child safety seat useless. In the event of a crash, a child can be thrown around the back seat of the car, or even into the front seat, causing severe injuries or even death. If not secured, even an empty safety seat can become a dangerous missile inside the car in a crash. After discovering her three-year old daughter had unfastened her seat belt while in the car, Angelguard inventor Patricia Mandarino mentioned it to friends. “I was surprised to learn that almost every parent I know reported a similar incident,” she said. “I looked in stores and online, but couldn’t find any product designed to prevent a child from opening his or her seat belt.” The Florida mother spent a year developing Angelguard, which is simple yet effective, and easy to use. Molded from sturdy plastic, the patented product slips into place to cover the seat belt release button. While fast and easy for an adult to use, the device makes it very difficult for a child to accidentally or intentionally open the seat belt release. Angelguard comes in black, grey and tan. It is less than three inches square and weighs only a few ounces. It is available for $19.95 from tollfree 888-30-CHILD or by visiting www.theangelguard.com on the web. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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