Tummy Shield.... how many of you have bought?

[Shanti]

I was reading in a mothering/parenting magazine today about the "Tummy Shield" that you can use when you're pregnant in the car.... more so when you're heavily pregnant I'd imagine..... curious as to how many people buy these?

I think it's a great idea, but are they popular? They are quite expensive.

I have always been aware of where the seatbelt lies across me underneath my tummy but yeah, I have often worried about if I was in an accident, how bub would cope....

[Life is Good]

I have one and have found it useful. It is also more comfortable having the belt away from your tummy (in my opinion). Now that we are done having kids, I will probably be selling it

[Shanti]

How much would you sell it for? I see you aren't that far from me. I don't want to pay brand new price! This won't be our last baby so I'd use it this pregnancy and again....

I do find it uncomfortable at times with the seatbelt around me, cannot stand anything remotely close to my tummy!

Eta -just noticed you are due in May also....so you'll probably be using it right up until then right? I would be needing one soonish I guess!

[MissM]

I've been looking for one too and wondered the same thing. Currently I drive with the seatbelt pulled away from my belly and have to constantly pull it away i find it very uncomfortable. I get really paranoid about being hit up the rear and the strain it would cause on my belly.

I do agree they are exxy! But i guess for piece of mind why not - have you tried ebay?

[Life is Good]

Will PM you, Shanti

[~Kim~]

there was a thread on these a while ago....see if I can find it.

eta...nope can't find it anywhere.

[LionsandBears]

they're not recommended.

BBL to expand

[MissM]

Hey tasybabe - just wondering if you could explain? Im interested in buying one so would like to hear both sides.

From SE Xperia x10a

[Shanti]

they're not recommended.

BBL to expand

Thanks tash. Interested to hear
I decided against one anyway- too dear!

[~Kim~]

I found the thread HERE and Tashy's post is in there....

[LionsandBears]

Thanks kim. Sorry, completely forgot to come back and offer my 2c. Should be in the thread but basically, thete's no evidence any official body approves them. I sold ours. I kept thinking if i was in an accident, my legs could break and i wouldnt be able to unhook the thing from below my belly in order to get out. Also, i doubt anything could prevent damage to bub in a high impact accident anyway. Even with the tummy shield, there could be a uterine rupture. You cant control for every situation, sadly.

It's better to have the lower part of the seatbelt go across your hips, under your belly. Dont rest it on your belly.

Hth