3 of the best pregnancy car seat belt positioners 2024
WHAT IS A CAR SEAT BELT POSITIONER?
When driving while pregnant the lap part of the seat belt should always be worn under your bump. Pregnancy seat belt positioners (also called bump belts and seat belt adjusters) are attached to the car seat and ensure the seat belt goes over your thighs and doesn’t ever press down over your belly. They are designed to make the seat belt more comfortable and protect the baby if there is a crash.
Are they safe?
There have been some concerns raised about seat belt positioners, particularly over whether they have been properly crash tested but if you are finding it very uncomfortable to wear a seat belt or keep it down under your bump, a positioner is better than no seat belt.
If you do have a car accident it’s important to be seen by a doctor even if there are no obvious signs of injury.
THE BEST PREGNANCY SEAT BELT POSITIONERS TO BUY
Here are the three most popular ones available to buy in the U.K.
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1. ZUWIT Pregnancy Bump Belt
Positions the belt across the thighs instead of the belly.
It is installed on the car seat and wouldn’t need to be removed if the seat is used by anyone else. But if you regularly use both the passenger and driver seat, it might be a good idea to buy two.
Designed to be used from 12 weeks.
2. BeSafe Pregnant iZi Fix
This can either be attached to a front seat with a strap or if your car has ISOFIX points, it can be easily clicked into place
It positions the belt away from the belly to protect the unborn baby in the event of an accident
Designed to be used from the second month of pregnancy onwards
3. Clippasafe Bump Belt
Straps onto the car seat and positions the belt under the belly
Proven to keep the belt over the pelvis in the event of a collision without reducing the performance of the seat belt
Designed to be used from 2 months pregnant onwards
Pre-loved, pre-owned, vintage, hand-me-downs, nearly new. The fact that euphemisms exist for second-hand suggests that it’s still considered preferable to buy new baby products. But what if you can’t afford it, are on a budget or just want to try and reduce waste and live more sustainably? What baby items can you safely get second-hand and what should you avoid?