SafetyMate Review – Priceless tool for parents!

With two boys, I definitely have my hands full. I have called my pediatrician, poison control, and we have visited the emergency room more than I should have in the few years I have had kids. Now I a little more experienced with knowing what to do with emergency situations, but still you can never be too prepared. I just came across the most innovative product that is a must-have for all new parents, or even moms who could always use some extra help.

SafetyMate is a hand-held, interactive talking first aid guide for family, baby, child, and infant emergencies. It is the perfect solution to diagnosis situations from eight themed first aid categories.

SafetyMate Categories:

• CPR, Unconscious
• Choking, Breathing
• Allergic Reaction
• Bleeding
• Burns
• Falls, Bone Injury
• Poison, Bites, Stings
• Seizures

The idea of SafetyMate came about when a dad realized his daughter was choking and he could not remember all the steps necessary for CPR. His daughter was saved, but it got David thinking, “What if I had not been in a hospital? Would I have known what to do to try to save my daughter’s life?” He created SafetyMate to help prepare him, his family, and others to respond quickly and effectively in a medical emergency. SafetyMate was introduced as an “innovative talking first aid tool” for the home in September 2008.

So what you do is push a button corresponding to what your concern or emergency is. For example, I clicked on Choking because Gavin likes to shove food down his throat and I hate to admit it, but I don’t know CPR. The SafetyMate explained problems and reactions and explained what I should do. It explained so much and was very helpful. When SafetyMate asks you a question, you click “Yes” or “No” to answer its questions and it walks you through the scenarios. Now I feel at least a little more prepared on what to do, even if I was waiting for emergency personnel to show up.

SafetyMate Features:

• Immediate access to emergency information at the touch of a button
• Covers infant, child, and adult emergencies
• Lightweight, hand held model that is compact so you can throw it in your diaper bag, purse, or keep in your car.
• Water resistant to hold up in outdoor settings
• Flashing lighted key prompts guide caretaker to the information they need
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Audible/visual low battery warning
• Integral protective cover turns device ON when opened and off when closed
• Rechargeable battery option
• Comes with 4 AA Duracell Alkaline batteries – so not cheap generic batteries!
• Comes with a SD Flash Memory Card preloaded with SafetyMate content

Now of course I am not suggesting that this take the place of your doctor or the ER, but it could definitely save you time and money. I mean I am not sure about everyone else, but my doctor visit co-pay is $15 and for the ER it is $100. Now I would never ever put my children’s lives at risk because of a co-pay, but I have rushed to the doctor/ER before only to find out it was nothing. Think of how much money you can save by just listening to the SafetyMate’s answers and prompts. Think of how much time you can save since you won’t be sitting in an emergency room waiting room. SafetyMate allows you to make educated choices and it will tell you when it is time to contact your doctor or emergency personnel.

Just by playing around with SafetyMate I also learned a lot and really it is no different than people who search around the Internet for answers. The SafetyMate just makes it easier to quickly obtain answers and suggestions since it turns on in an instant and can be put or taken anywhere. For the mere $60 it costs (plus shipping), SafetyMate is like a computer and parent books in one and it will save you money in the long run. The SafetyMate would also make a great gift for friends and as a babyshower gift. I think of how informed and prepared I am now for emergency situations, that the knowledge is really priceless.