Car Seat Alerts Parents Via Smartphone

By Jennifer Geiger
October 2, 2018
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The First Years IAlert convertible car seat from Tomy works with a smartphone app to send messages if it detects misuse in following ways:

  • An improper angle in the rear-facing position
  • The seat becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving
  • The child is left in the car seat when the vehicle is not moving
  • The child is at risk due to elevated or freezing ambient temperature in the car seat

The seat, which goes on sale this fall, is rated for use from five to 65 pounds.

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Jennifer Geiger

News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.

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