3-part solution for kids being forgotten in the car.

1. Awareness– yes, it can happen to anyone. Note: this is why I use the words “Forgotten in the Car” and not “Left in the car” that is often used.

It is hard to imagine but it really is possible to forget a kid in the car. I know there are arguments made:

“I am very careful.” “Is your phone more important than you baby.” “How is it possible to forget a child?”

Why then did the new mother with a 2-week-old forget her newborn in the car when she went into Rita’s with her family? Did she really not care about her newborn? Do you know anyone personally that would 1% “not mind” forgetting a kid in the car?

Did you ever forget its Shabbos and turn on a light? Is Shabbos not important to you? Why did Chazal forbid us to read by the candle on Shabbos?

Every tragic story in our community of a child forgotten in the car had nothing to do with careless parents. Why do we think that we are different?

1. Reminder– there is no way to ensure that it will not happen without a reminder.
2. Effective device A person can come to the realization that they need the reminder, but they need to realize that not every solution is actually a solution.

There are 2 main issues with common reminder ideas.

A) It reminds you too often- We all know the story of the boy who cried wolf. After a few times everyone ignored him.

B) A reminder which needs to be set every time- An alarm on your phone would be a great reminder to take your child out, but we all understand that would not work.

Most people subconsciously think that it will not really happen so to rely on constantly setting an alarm each time will not be effective. Putting a pocketbook, shoe, hat or similar ideas can also fall into this category. These solutions often stop being used when we are not in worried mode and must be reminded to make the reminder!

The most effective solution is an automated system that never requires activating or deactivating. There are no decisions to be made at any point. When you hear the alert, you know to take the child out. From my research, the only device that I came across is the KIDZALERT car seat sensor alarm. It only alerts when there is a child in the car seat. It does not require you to activate it or deactivate it. When your child is placed in their car seat, it activates the sensor, when your car turns off, the alarm rings. It only rings when your child is with you, so it is not a matter of “the boy who cried wolf!” Additionally, it is well priced and installs in seconds.

I am sharing the website and phone number where you can get all the information on how it works. They also have sponsorship pricing for askanim that care.

848.999.9391 or www.Kidzsafeusa.com

As a side note- aside from the terrible tragedy of losing a child, in most cases there are costly legal battles that are involved. Even someone spotting a child in the car, and all ends well, can open a legal battle with retainers starting at $10,000.

What are we waiting for? Order yours today for yourself, for your grandchildren. V’nishmartem Meod Linfashoseichem.

Rabbi Nissan G.

NBG Consulting

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