(as of May 18, 2025 21:03:53 UTC – Details)
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As Seen on Shark Tank, the car seat clip opener that eliminates thumb pain and broken nails from unbuckling a child or toddler car seat for parents, grandparents and all caregivers
Patented lever arm reduces the force needed to unbuckle an infant or toddler 5 point harness buckle by more than 50 percent to help anyone with limited hand strength like arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, etc.
Soft, grippy surface keeps it stable and provides a comfortable surface to push, press or squeeze the ends together to apply leverage to unbuckle
Works as an opener on all child car seat buckles (including infant rear-facing, convertible and booster seats that use a 5 point harness seat belt) and many strollers, high chairs and other push-button devices
Invented by an Occupational Therapist with thumb arthritis (who is also a Grandma of four) and her daughter, who is a nationally certified child passenger safety technician (CPST)
Customers say
Customers find the car seat buckle release tool easy to use, particularly for little hands, and appreciate how it makes unbuckling easier for children. The product works well with minimal effort and is suitable for children as young as 6 years old, helping them become more independent. Customers praise its effectiveness for arthritic hands and long nails, and consider it a genius invention. Durability receives mixed reviews, with some finding it durable while others report it breaking after two weeks of use.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
SBazzle –
Great for Kindergartner to unbuckle in the car line!
My 5 year old starts Kindergarten in the Fall and at orientation it was stressed that parents should try to stay in the car through the drop off process and teachers are allowed to open the car door but not unbuckle the kids. When I heard this, I wasn’t quite sure how my kid would get out as her fingers aren’t strong enough to undo the bottom buckle herself and my arms aren’t long enough to do it for her from the front seat. I decided to try the unbuckleme tool as a quick fix to the problem and it worked! I showed her how to use it once, had her demonstrate back to me once, and now she’s basically a pro! She even asked that I let her use the tool again on the return trip from daycare this afternoon. The tool is incredibly easy to use and I feel like it’s a good middle ground where your child can unbuckle themselves when given the tool but won’t be as tempted to unbuckle themselves as inappropriate times since they’re only successfully getting out with the tools help.
Marley â¥ï¸ –
MUST HAVE ITEM IF YOU HAVE A BABY OR TODDLER!
I cannot even begin to explain how necessary and life-saving this product is. My son is unable to unbuckle himself, which is frustrating for him, and means me, twisting my back turning and having to unbuckle him from the front seat and is just a pain.This product not only saves time, but also the pain of unbuckling, I have carpal tunnel syndrome, and both my parents have arthritis, so I bought one for all of us.My parents were beyond thrilled when I gave them the UnBuckle Me, since they drive my son a lot, because his carseat is so difficult to unbuckle and caused them a lot of pain in their hands to unbuckle him. Now, all 3 of us donât have to deal with that since he is able to unbuckle himself!This item is not just useful for toddler car seats, but for infant car seats that use the same kind of clip (I think most do?) Just for less stress on whoever is unbuckling the infant out of the seat, it just saves the hassle all-around for anyone who uses a car seat that has to be unbuckled.I cannot praise this company enough, and I did not yet mention the superiority of their customer service. I had an issue, and they not only emailed, but texted and called me and immediately replaced the item, not only that, they also were incredibly kind and sent me extra replacement! That kind of customer service is what makes me choose the companies I shop with, the only other company that I buy from, and I shop from dozens of companies, that had comparable customer service to this degree is MeUndies. In this day and age, I am SO sick of talking to AI chatbots, and this company uses old-school REAL customer service.All my mommy friends were thrilled when I told them about the UnBuckle me, as I only have one child but most of them have 2 or 3, and most of the moms in my sons class have purchased 1 or more of these after I showed them how amazing it was by giving them a demoâ¦truly, this item cannot be beat!Thank you so much UnBuckle Me! Your product is worth its weight in gold, and THAT is something that is nearly impossible to come by these days. This is a MUST-HAVE for any parent with infants or toddlers. My son loved that they come in green and blue, his favorite colors.Even if you donât have carpel tunnel or arthritis in your hands, you still need this item! If I had to choose only one product to recommend when it comes to helpfulness, efficiency and quality overall for parents of kids who are still in car seats, THIS would be the product. I cannot sing their praises enough.Donât even hesitate, just buy it!
Elaine Kolb –
Life saver if you have arthritis in your hands!
I would be lost without this tool! I have arthritis in my hands and have no strength. I have a 4 yr old Grt. Grandson and a 15 month old Grt. Granddaughter that I take care of a couple days a week. IF I didn’t have this tool to get them out of their car seats and high chairs, they would be there until they could unbuckle themselves! Works like a charm!
Courtney W. –
Love! Independence for my 4.5 yr old!
I absolutely love the Unbuckle Me clip! I purchased one for each vehicle. I am currently pregnant with baby #3. We are transitioning my 4.5 year old from the middle row to the back row of our car. In order to do that he needs to be able to unbuckle himself fully to get in and out for school drop off. This clip was recommended to me by another mom! It is worth every penny. My son is so excited that he can unbuckle himself now. He feels like such a big boy! I highly recommend this clip!
Andrew –
Great product, short lived.
I’ve bought this twice for my two kids. It is extremely helpful and easy for them to use. Starting at the age of 4, both of my boys were able to use it. The only issue is that it doesn’t last long. I bought it a second time because both of the ones I bought previously had broken after about 6 months. This one I more recently bought also only lasted 6 months. Great product, just wish it lasted longer.
Goldie –
Worth the price for the convenience it brings!
The best unbuckled tool! My daughter is able to use it in school drop off line and unbuckle herself by the time we pull up, she keeps in the cup holder next to her seat and it is a game changing tool! Buy it! Even though itâs a bit pricey, itâs worth it to me for the convenience and independence it gives her! Seems more durable than the other brands I have tried which have broken after a couple months. It is easy for my daughter to use on her own! Hope it lasts a long time!
Tom and Gretchen –
Super easy to use!
I got this for my 4yo since I moved him to the third row as he will soon be a big brother and I wonât be able to climb back there to unbuckle him. He picked up on using this instantly. He is mature enough to know when itâs the right time to use this so I donât have any worries he will try to escape while driving. I also have comfort that he could get himself out of his car seat if we were to get in an accident and I was unable to get to him right away. I will end up getting my MIL one of these since she struggles with the buckle because of arthritic hands. Definitely recommend!
Kristina W –
Excellent for moms with long nails!
Iâm so glad I remembered about this product. I recently started getting my nails done and with the length it was hard to open my childâs seatbelt. This is super easy to use, and I hook it right onto the back pocket in the seat so that I can grab it easily. Super cute color and very easy to use.
Charlotte –
This is the best tool to have. My 4yr old has it to use if she needs to get out of her seat (makes me feel safe that in an emergency situation she can get herself free). Also great for people with arthritis in their fingers.
Miguel Ibarra –
Es muy fácil usarlo y de suma importancia para cuando se requiera
gymfit –
Iâm not elderly, I donât have arthritis or any other mobility issues but REALLY struggle with the buckles on baby car seats, and buggies; it seems the more expensive they were the more difficult they are to release!This gadget has totally changed things for me, itâs worked like magic on high chair, car seat and buggy which makes life easier for me and far less frustrating for toddler! Highly recommended
Linda –
This is literally the best invention ever. So easy to use and does the job. No more broken nails. Love love love. Great for people who have wrist problems or pain and have a hard time unbuckling kids. Best investment
K. cumming –
Really helpful gadget for undoing the baby car seat. My manicured nails, made it very hard to unbuckle the seatbelt. This solved my dilemma. Very grateful.