Research by AAA and the National Safety Council suggests that 52% of car seats are installed incorrectly, reducing their safety. That critical issue inspired aeronautical engineer Shy Mindel to co-found Babyark, which makes an app-connected convertible car seat with 14 sensors to ensure proper installation and buckling, monitor child movement, and provide forgotten child alerts. Meanwhile, the seat’s military-grade, carbon fiber energy absorption and side-impact protection systems reduce the effects of sudden stops or accidents. “This was something I had developed originally for armored vehicles and wanted to share with parents,” Mindel says.
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