A simple, affordable way to prevent hot-car tragedies.
Portable child-presence + heat alert that works in any car—because memory lapses shouldn’t cost lives.
Partner with Us (Hospitals, First Responders, Retailers)
American Family Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
The Problem We Can—and Must—Solve
Each year in the U.S., 30–40 children die in hot cars. Not from malice, but from human factors: stress, fatigue, a change in routine, a sleeping baby. Inside a parked car, temperatures can spike dangerously in minutes—even on a mild day.
Hard truth: it can happen to anyone.
Better truth: we can make forgetting impossible to ignore.
The Solution: Baby Buddy On Board™
A small attachable device that pairs with a caregiver’s phone to detect a child, monitor heat, and alert before danger.
- Detects: child present + engine off/vehicle stationary
- Monitors: rising interior heat risk
- Alerts: phone notification + sound/vibration
- Escalates: if not resolved → backup contact → optional 911 guidance
- Works Anywhere: any car, any family—no install tech required
Think of it as a seatbelt for your memory.
Why It’s Different
- Portable — moves car-to-car, caregiver-to-caregiver
- Affordable — designed for low/no-cost distribution via partners
- Reliable — built on proven sensors and redundant alerts
- Scalable — easy to deploy nationwide through hospitals, clinics, and nonprofits
Phase 1 Funding Goal: $11,000
What Phase 1 covers:
Your gift launches real prototypes and real testing.
- Hardware prototypes (sensors, enclosure, firmware) – $5,000
- Basic iOS/Android app (pairing + alerts + backup contact) – $3,000
- Pilot testing (10–20 families + partner sites) – $2,000
- Safety/launch materials (instructions, translations, support) – $1,000
💜 Your Gift in Action
Every level moves Baby Buddy On Board closer to reality — protecting more children and saving lives.
How Your Support Makes It Work
- Attach Baby Buddy near the child’s seat.
- Pair with the mobile app (one-tap setup).
- Drive normally.
- Stop & exit → if child detected and heat risk rises, the app alerts you.
- No response? It escalates to your backup contact and guides next steps.
Accessibility: App planned with large-type mode, screen-reader labels, and simple color contrast for at-a-glance status.
Your gift launches real prototypes and real testing.
Every level moves Baby Buddy On Board closer to reality—protecting more children and saving lives.
Who Benefits
- Families & caregivers who need simple, reliable backup
- Hospitals & birthing centers (new-parent safety packs)
- First responders & public health (community prevention)
- Childcare providers (drop-off/pick-up safeguards)
Join the Pilot
Be among the first to test Baby Buddy On Board and help us improve it.
- Short onboarding + quick start guide
- Provide feedback through a simple survey
- Keep your pilot unit when Phase 2 launches (subject to safety updates)
Practical Safety Tips (Right Now)
Until Baby Buddy ships, use these no-tech habits:
- “Look before you lock.” Always check the back seat.
- Place a “trigger” item (phone, shoe, bag) next to the car seat.
- Ask for check-ins. Text “arrived?” with caregivers on routine changes.
- Park, then Post-it. Dashboard note: “Back seat?”
- Speak up. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately.
FAQ
Is Baby Buddy On Board™ available now?
We’re in Phase 1 (prototype + pilot). Donors and pilot families will receive updates on timeline and field results.
Will it work with any car seat?
Yes—designed to attach near most seats without special tools.
What if my phone battery dies?
We plan redundant alerts (audible device chirp + backup contact escalation). Full specs will publish before pilot.
Will it call 911 automatically?
Emergency-services features will follow local regulations. The app will guide steps and can notify a backup contact if you’re unresponsive.
Cost to families?
We’re designing for low/no-cost, funded by donors and partners.
Data & privacy?
Only what’s required for alerts (device pairing, chosen contacts). No advertising trackers. Full policy posted before pilot.
Credits & Contact
Developed by: American Family Center, Inc. (AFC) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Program Lead: David Frank, Director & President
Email: contact@amfamctr.org
Baby Buddy On Board™ and BBOB™ are trademarks of American Family Center, Inc.