Review: SafetyMate
Thank you to Kristy over at Mommy in Pink for offering to do this wondeful review. Check out her blog for more reviews, wit-filled stories and great giveaways!
When I first saw the SafetyMate web site I knew right away that Kristy would be the perfect “Mom Reviewer” for this product. Kristy is the new mom to a precious little four-month old girl, and as any mom knows, being a first-time mom, while joyous, can also be very stressful. There are so many new responsibilities that come along with motherhood and so many new things to learn about the health and safety of these little balls of life.
To help ease your mind in the case of an emergency, the crew at SafetyMate has come up with an innovative and life-saving product. Here are some facts about the SafetyMate -
Immediate access to critical emergency information at the touch of a button
Eight themed buttons lead to 30+ first aid issues.
Covers infant, child, and also adult emergencies
A child and infant emergency guide and family first aid product
Light-weight, hand-held model fits compactly into stroller, diaper bag, purse, briefcase or glove box
Water resistant to hold up in outdoor settings
Provides a reliable and convenient emergency guide to reinforce child and baby emergency response knowledge and skills.
Test and graphic labeling
Flashing lighted key prompts guide caretaker to valuable information based on specific emergency.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Audible/visual low battery warning
Integral protective cover turns device ON when opened
Rechargeable battery option
A great refresher of the information learned in a First Aid/CPR class, SafetyMate offers parents peace of mind. Not only is it a great baby shower gift, SafetyMate is also a wonderful hand-off to the babysitter, grandparents or whatever caretaker is in charge of the baby at the time. Compact and portable, SafetyMate fits right into the diaper bag, glove box or stroller.
The Review
I can’t even begin to describe how valuable this product is that I recently had the chance to review! SafetyMate is a Portable Interactive First Aid Device, and is a crucial product to own if you are a new mom, dad, or anyone really who is in need of life saving information!
The kind people over at SafetyMate, were gracious enough to send me one for review and being a clueless new mommy, I felt an urgency to rip it open and see what this device was all about! It is basically a hand-held interactive device that can speak two languages English/Spanish and has easy buttons you can press for immediate information on what do in situations such as seizures, burns, choking, allergic reactions, etc. I listened to each and every category on what to do in time of a particular emergency and I feel so much more informed. I wouldn’t have had the slightest clue on how to deal with a baby that was unconscious or seizing and the information here is so easy to understand and I can truly take this knowledge with me anywhere I go! Now if I were to be in an actual emergency, I like the fact that I can have access to information that would enable me to act quickly while I wait for further assistance.
This device is battery operated and small enough that you could easily carry it in your diaper bag for emergencies…because let’s face it, you just never know what could happen? This would make a great gift for any new parent. I’m actually headed to a baby shower in a few months and I am definitely giving her a SafetyMate as one of her gifts, because it is truly a functional and useful tool for any emergency! For more information on the SafetyMate or to purchase one of your own, you can visit them HERE
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- Kristy
Check out the SafetyMate blog! The SafetyMate is available online for only $60.00 HERE.
To see how the SafetyMate works check out the demo video HERE!
Infant Safety Tips from SafetyMate
Emergency first aid and safety tips for baby, child, toddler and family
CPR/Unconscious:
Tap the patient’s shoulder and shout “Are you OK?” or for an infant, flick the foot. If he does not move or react, open the airway and look, listen and feel for breathing for no more than ten seconds. Tilt the head and lift the chin to open the airway. Gasping is not normal breathing.
Choking/Breathing:
Rest the infant face down on your forearm. Place your forearm on your lap or thigh. Keep the infant’s head lower than the chest. Support the head and jaw with your hand. Give five back slaps between the shoulder blades with enough force to drive the object out.
Allergic Reaction:
The tongue, face or neck may swell and close the airway. The faster the reaction, the more severe it is.
Bleeding:
If a sharp object remains partly stuck in the body, do not take it out.
Burns:
If a dry chemical caused the burn, carefully brush it off. Use a gloved hand or clean cloth. Immediately flush the chemical off with large amounts of water.
Falls/Bone Injury:
The first aid steps are the same whether the bone is actually broken or not. Do not attempt to move the patient unless the scene is unsafe or his life is in danger. Do not move or try to straighten an injured limb.
Poison, Bites, Stings:
If you suspect a poisonous snake bite, call 911 or your emergency response number immediately. Ask the patient to be still and calm. Tell the patient not to move the part of the body that was bitten and to keep it below heart level.
Seizures:
Do not try to stop the convulsions or seizures. Do not hold or restrain the person. Clear the area of anything sharp or hard to protect the patient from injury. Protect the victim’s head by placing a thin cushion or folded clothing under it.
Baby, toddler, child and infant emergency first aid and safety tips brought to you by SafetyMate.
Posted by Nicole Ibarrondo, former editor here at Mom Fuse
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