How UnbuckleMe Works
UnbuckleMe® makes it 50% easier to unbuckle your kids
Easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Lift lever arm to slide around buckle
2. Center the peg & pinch ends together
3. Pull down to release the buckle
Invented by an Occupational Therapist
UnbuckleMe® was invented by an Occupational Therapist who specializes in hands. Did you know that thumbs contribute 40%-60% of the use of our hands and allow us to complete both delicate and forceful tasks? Therefore, it’s important to minimize repetitive activities that strain the small joints in the thumb/hand, and try to shift force to larger muscles in the body.
It's all about Leverage.
Remember high school physics class? UnbuckleMe® uses a type II lever to reduce the force to unbuckle (the same concept as an old fashioned nutcracker). It has been tested and proven to reduce the force by more than 50%.
Designed for comfort. Easy to use.
UnbuckleMe® has a soft, grippy top surface designed for comfort and stability. It can be used with one hand (by squeezing the ends together), or children can also push the lever arm to unbuckle. Science is amazing!
Keep it handy.
Store UnbuckleMe® in a convenient location that is easily accessible, like the side door or seat back pocket, or visor of your car. It can also be attached to a keychain or diaper bag. Don't attach it to the car seat, and keep it out of reach of kids.
Why are car seats so hard to unbuckle?
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) require infant and child car seat buckles to require a minimum release force of 40 Newtons, or about 9 lbs to unbuckle the car seat. This force is higher than most activities of daily living. Great for keeping kids safe, but often challenging for adults. UnbuckleMe® is here to help.
