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http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Years-IAlert-Black/dp/B00A8EZQ0M

Customer Questions & Answers

Q: How does the device connect to the internet to send alerts? If it's connected to the bluetooth on my phone and I leave the car, doesn't do much good?
A: We actually bought it to evaluate the technology (http://smallonessafety.com/our-story.html). We were developing our own technology (SOS, coming July) to remind you that you have a baby in the car: http://smallonessafety.com. Consumer Reports didn't have much good to say about the iAlert. I think they are going to stop making the iAlert. Bottom line: it doesn't work.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/09/the-first-years-true-fit-ialert-car-seat/index.htm

Published: September 19, 2013 09:00 AM
by Michelle Tsai

An average of 38 children die each year from heat stroke after being left in a hot car. It is a tragic mistake that can happen to anyone, particularly when someone alters his normal schedule. Despite public awareness campaigns, it has been difficult to prevent these horrible accidents, but an innovative new child safety seat may help.

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Our preliminary findings are consistent with a study previously done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that found similar technologies unreliable. What’s more, the True Fit IAlert currently retails for a $299.99, exclusively through Amazon. That’s between $70 and $100 more than the standard True Fit C680 without the IAlert technology. A big price difference for a feature we’re not so sure of.

Rather than go the high-tech route, here are a few no-cost ways to remember your precious cargo in the back seat.

* Simple rule: Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, not even for a minute. In addition to being dangerous, it is against the law in many states.

* Check the car to make sure that all occupants leave the vehicle or are carried out when unloading. If you lock the door with a key, rather than with a remote, it would force that one last look in the car before leaving it.

* Always lock your car and keep keys and remotes away from children.

* To serve as a reminder, keep a stuffed animal on the front passenger seat when carrying a child in the backseat.

* Place something in the backseat that you would need, such as a purse, briefcase or cell phone, when transporting kids.

* Have a plan that your childcare provider will call you if your child does not show up as scheduled.