Drive With Confidence
Eliminating Abdominal Pressure While Maintaining Safety
For millions of people, a standard car seatbelt is a source of acute pain, anxiety and risk. Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or protecting a stoma, the Tummy Shield is safe, tested, life-changing solution.
Tummy Shield is a legally compliant, patent device that redirects the lap portion of the seatbelt. Instead of resting across your abdomen- where it can cause injury, pain or damage- the belt is pulled down and secured across your upper thighs and pelvis, the strongest points of your body.
Standard seatbelts are designed to secure the body by resting across the pelvis. However, for individuals with abdominal sensitivities, this positioning creates two primary risks:
- Constant Pressure: Rubbing and constriction against a stoma bag can cause leaks, skin irritation, or stoma prolapse.
- Impact Force: In a sudden brake or collision, the "seatbelt syndrome" effect can cause severe blunt force trauma to healing incisions or internal organs.
We don't believe in "good enough" when it comes to vehicle safety. The Tummy Shield® is engineered to provide relief without compromising your car's restraint system.
- Crash Tested: Rigorously tested in high-impact simulations to ensure it stays secure and effectively redirects force away from the abdomen during a collision.
- Built to Seatbelt Standards: Tested to the same high-strength requirements as your vehicle's original seatbelt assembly, ensuring the materials can withstand extreme tension.
- ADR Compliant: Tummy Shield® meets the Australian Design Rules (ADR)—the national legal standards for vehicle safety. This certification ensures our solution is legally compliant and fits within the strict safety benchmarks required for automotive components.
For over 25 years, our ADR-compliant, crash-tested technology has provided peace of mind for those who need abdominal protection most.
- Redirection, Not Just Padding: Unlike soft cushions that compress during impact, the Tummy Shield® uses a high-strength stainless steel construction to physically anchor the lap belt away from the abdomen.
- Stability for Ostomates: By creating a "bridge" over the stoma site, it prevents the belt from snagging or compressing your appliance, ensuring comfort even on long commutes.
- Post-Operative Recovery: Ideal for the drive home from the hospital and the weeks following surgery, allowing you to travel to follow-up appointments without the fear of seatbelt-induced pain.
Standard seatbelts are designed to secure the body by resting across the pelvis. However, for individuals with abdominal sensitivities, this positioning creates two primary risks:
- Constant Pressure: Rubbing and constriction against a stoma bag can cause leaks, skin irritation, or stoma prolapse.
- Impact Force: In a sudden brake or collision, the "seatbelt syndrome" effect can cause severe blunt force trauma to healing incisions or internal organs.
We don't believe in "good enough" when it comes to vehicle safety. The Tummy Shield® is engineered to provide relief without compromising your car's restraint system.
- Crash Tested: Rigorously tested in high-impact simulations to ensure it stays secure and effectively redirects force away from the abdomen during a collision.
- Built to Seatbelt Standards: Tested to the same high-strength requirements as your vehicle's original seatbelt assembly, ensuring the materials can withstand extreme tension.
- ADR Compliant: Tummy Shield® meets the Australian Design Rules (ADR)—the national legal standards for vehicle safety. This certification ensures our solution is legally compliant and fits within the strict safety benchmarks required for automotive components.
For over 25 years, our ADR-compliant, crash-tested technology has provided peace of mind for those who need abdominal protection most.
- Redirection, Not Just Padding: Unlike soft cushions that compress during impact, the Tummy Shield® uses a high-strength stainless steel construction to physically anchor the lap belt away from the abdomen.
- Stability for Ostomates: By creating a "bridge" over the stoma site, it prevents the belt from snagging or compressing your appliance, ensuring comfort even on long commutes.
- Post-Operative Recovery: Ideal for the drive home from the hospital and the weeks following surgery, allowing you to travel to follow-up appointments without the fear of seatbelt-induced pain.
"From a stoma point of view, it was a 10 out of 10! I have developed a habit of pulling my seatbelt away from my abdomen as I drive and have become conscious lately of how this is a safety risk. With the shield, I am able to forget about any pressure on the stoma and don't have to worry about it leaking due to the force of the seatbelt." - Katia, Canberra ACT
"The doctors stated to that had I not been wearing the Tummy Shield it would have been a very different outcome. We go to all extremes to look after our safety, and our children's safety, looking after our unborn children is no different." - Kiera, Woollongong, NSW
I have a confession to make, when I placed the order for your tummy shield I felt really guilty as we can not afford it. I spoke to my partner, I told him that "there is a 30 day trial period", we agreed that I try it for a few days and then return it. After using it for a week, I said to my partner "I can't return it, I'm so used to it, it's making driving and wearing a seatbelt so much easier, I'm keeping it." - Lauren, Cherrybrook, NSW
Fit your Tummy Shield® in 4 simple steps
Place the Tummy Shield® on the seat.
Wrap the attached strap around the back of the seat and fasten the buckle tightly.
Take a seat and strap in your seatbelt as normal.
Guide the lap part of the seatbelt into the Tummy Shield® anchor.
FAQ
How does the Tummy Shield protect my stoma while driving?
Standard lap belts rest directly across the abdomen, which can compress a stoma, cause bag leaks, or lead to skin irritation. The Tummy Shield redirects the lap belt to the thighs, creating a "clear zone" over your stoma while keeping you safely restrained.
Is it suitable for use immediately after abdominal surgery?
Yes. Many users find it essential for the first drive home from the hospital following a C-section, laparotomy, or ostomy surgery. By removing the pressure from fresh incisions, it significantly reduces pain caused by road vibrations and sudden braking.
Will it interfere with my ostomy appliance?
No. Because the belt is pulled down and away from the stomach, it creates space for your appliance to function normally without being snagged or flattened by the seatbelt.
Can I use the Tummy Shield if I have a hernia?
Many people with abdominal hernias use the Tummy Shield to prevent the seatbelt from "digging in" or causing discomfort over the hernia site during transit.
Can I move it between different cars?
Absolutely. The Tummy Shield is portable. It can be moved from the driver's seat to the passenger's seat, back seat or into a different vehicle in about a minute.
Is Tummy Shield® safety certified?
Yes, Tummy Shield® has been rigorously crash-tested and meets ADR, US, and EU safety standards. This safety belt for pregnancy has been specifically designed to remain secure during impact, providing much-needed protection.
Check out the Safety Certification page.
Does it change how the seatbelt works in a crash?
The Tummy Shield is engineered to ensure the seatbelt still performs its primary job: restraining the passenger. The difference is where the force is applied. It moves the belt from the soft, vulnerable abdomen to the strong skeletal structure of the pelvis and upper thighs.
Does it feel uncomfortable to sit on?
Most users find the padded cushion comfortable for daily use. The "hook" that holds the belt sits between the legs, designed to stay out of the way while providing a secure anchor point.
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