Seatbelt placement?

GOOCMEL · September 2015

Where does our seatbelt go right now I've heard different things?

kynbar5 · September 2015

Legally you're suppose to wear it like normal. Honestly though when I get too big to be comfortable i just pull it as loose as I can. I've heard of women putting the lap belt behind them and just using the shoulder strap.
ETA- https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/seatbelts-during-pregnancy.aspx

blueeyedrose86 · September 2015

I just put it below my bump. Not sure if that's correct, but it's the most comfortable for me later on.

yodapup · September 2015

I believe you're suppose to put it bellow your belly if that's what you're asking.

RosyK · September 2015

Below the baby, and as flat on your legs as you can get it.

flowerpower5838 · September 2015

I was just thinking about this the other day! FTM so I haven't worried about it before. No bump yet, just uncomfortable bloaty, bigger stomach. Thanks for the answers ladies!

oceanchild · September 2015

kynbar5 said:

Legally you're suppose to wear it like normal. Honestly though when I get too big to be comfortable i just pull it as loose as I can. I've heard of women putting the lap belt behind them and just using the shoulder strap. ETA- https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/seatbelts-during-pregnancy.aspx

that is *SO* dangerous!

i used to work in orthopaedic surgery (lots of car accident trauma!) and people terribly underestimate the importance of proper seatbelt usage. even having it too loose; it should be secure against your body every time, lap and shoulder belt, and most shoulder belts have adustable height things where they up where they feed from so that you can get the correct angle. just like carseats have different slots to feed thru and they need to be adjusted snugly etc; its as crucial for the adults as it is for our kids
technically, the lap belt is supposed to lay flat across your lap, but mine always seems to be right over my hips. when i'm pregnant i just make sure that is is under my belly. all that amniotic fluid is a great cushion for the baby in the event that the seatbelt needs to do its job

that link that @Kynbar5 gave is super!

kynbar5 · September 2015

oceanchild said:

kynbar5 said:

Legally you're suppose to wear it like normal. Honestly though when I get too big to be comfortable i just pull it as loose as I can. I've heard of women putting the lap belt behind them and just using the shoulder strap.
ETA- https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/seatbelts-during-pregnancy.aspx

that is *SO* dangerous!

i used to work in orthopaedic surgery (lots of car accident trauma!) and people terribly underestimate the importance of proper seatbelt usage. even having it too loose; it should be secure against your body every time, lap and shoulder belt, and most shoulder belts have adustable height things where they up where they feed from so that you can get the correct angle. just like carseats have different slots to feed thru and they need to be adjusted snugly etc; its as crucial for the adults as it is for our kids
technically, the lap belt is supposed to lay flat across your lap, but mine always seems to be right over my hips. when i'm pregnant i just make sure that is is under my belly. all that amniotic fluid is a great cushion for the baby in the event that the seatbelt needs to do its job

that link that @Kynbar5 gave is super!

I agree that wearing it half on is not the way to go. It can definitely be uncomfortable but I'd rather be safe (and uncomfortable) than sorry any day.

CCLow87 · September 2015

I agree with @oceanchild - I was in a car accident at 26 weeks with my DD and had I not been wearing my seat belt correctly I would have been ejected from the truck. Buckle up those bellies!!!! Great question to ask!

skruhmin · September 2015

Lap belt under your belly. Shoulder strap between your boobs.

smount2011 · September 2015

I try to put it below my belly but I find that soon that's not going to work. I'm already a big girl to begin with- I may have to go purchase a seat belt extender.

elle313 · September 2015

I read that its supposed to go under your belly, across your hip bones. Shoulder strap just wear as usual.

Melodyags · September 2015

My paperwork from doctor says for lapbelt to go under your stomache.

KatieintheCity · September 2015

Under the bump! Chest strap between your boobs and over the shoulder. I wore it like that with DS, and again this time. It's comfortable, and more importantly, safe.

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