From March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/
“I wanted to create a vehicle safety system to prevent children from being left unattended in a parked car,” said an inventor, from Union, Ky…
“so I invented the SAFE PAD. My design enhances safety for children, and it could help to prevent tragic accidents.”
The invention provides a reminder for parents to remove children from a vehicle upon parking. In doing so, it prevents children and babies from being left behind. As a result, it could help to prevent heat- or cold-related injuries and it provides added protection and peace of mind.
The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners and parents with babies and young children. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers.
For more information, write Dept. 19-CCT-4502, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services
Child Passenger Safety
Whenever you’re on the road, make sure children aged 12 and under are always properly buckled in the back seat in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt, whichever is appropriate for their weight, height, and age.
Reduce Their Risk
In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children. In 2018, 636 children 12 years old and younger died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and more than 97,000 were injured. Of the children 12 years old and younger who died in a crash in 2018 (for which restraint use was known), 33% were not buckled up. Parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash-related fatalities among children. Vehicle heatstroke occurs when a child is left in a hot vehicle, allowing for the child’s temperature to rise in a quick and deadly manner. Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees and the thermoregulatory system is overwhelmed. A core body temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal. Unfortunately, even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. Other risk factors include caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids, or whose routine suddenly changes.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or bystander of a child left in a car, it’s vitally important to understand children are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults.
