Have you heard of Safees yet?
Until recently, I’d never heard of this brilliant product called Safees, nor did I realize the need for them in the US! However, now that I’m not longer “in the dark”, Safees are a product that I will most likely always use and recommend to my friends, family, and YOU, my readers!
So what ARE Safees, you ask?
Safees are pedestrian traffic safety reflectors. Safees help keep
you visible when walking (or biking, or scootering, or tricycling or
even sledding or horseback riding!) in the dark.
you visible when walking (or biking, or scootering, or tricycling or
even sledding or horseback riding!) in the dark.
As approaching cars’ headlights hit you, the Safees reflector
reflects the light so that you are instantly more than three times as
visible to oncoming traffic. This gives car ample opportunity to brake
or steer clear of you. Without a reflector it can be virtually
impossible for traffic to see you in the dark.
Here, take a look…
Safees should be attached on the side on your body that is towards
traffic, preferably at knee height. The Safees must be able to swing
freely and be visible from the front and back (or you can attach
additional Safees on the front & back & on your side too!) for
maximum visibility and safety.
traffic, preferably at knee height. The Safees must be able to swing
freely and be visible from the front and back (or you can attach
additional Safees on the front & back & on your side too!) for
maximum visibility and safety.
Traffic safety reflectors have been used for years and is a staple
in all Scandinavian countries. The first pedestrian reflector was
actually invented in Finland in the 1960’s, where it is completely dark
for months on end from early afternoon to late morning, and
where reflectors have proven to save lives. In fact the
Scandinavian countries have the lowest number of per capita traffic
accidents on all counts and especially regarding accidents that involve
pedestrians and children.
in all Scandinavian countries. The first pedestrian reflector was
actually invented in Finland in the 1960’s, where it is completely dark
for months on end from early afternoon to late morning, and
where reflectors have proven to save lives. In fact the
Scandinavian countries have the lowest number of per capita traffic
accidents on all counts and especially regarding accidents that involve
pedestrians and children.
Simply wearing something as small and seemingly simple as a reflector can help keep your child safe!
Safees was founded by Johanna Denize. Johanna, who lives in San
Francisco, is originally from Sweden and grew up always, always wearing a
reflector walking to and from school, to friends’ houses and to
activities. In school she was taught traffic safety and wearing a
reflector was a huge part of those lessons – because if drivers can’t
see you, how can you keep out of harm’s way?
Francisco, is originally from Sweden and grew up always, always wearing a
reflector walking to and from school, to friends’ houses and to
activities. In school she was taught traffic safety and wearing a
reflector was a huge part of those lessons – because if drivers can’t
see you, how can you keep out of harm’s way?
As an old Scandinavian saying goes, reflectors are the cheapest
life insurance out there. At only a few dollars each, the risk of a
traffic accident is seriously reduced, simply by attaching a Safees to
your child’s jacket, stroller or yourself. When Johanna and her husband
Pascal had their first child in 2010 they wanted to attach reflectors to
their son’s stroller for added safety, but they couldn’t find any.
After some research Johanna was aghast to see that reflectors are not
commonly, if at all, used by children in the US and Canada. So Johanna took matters into her own hands and Safees was born!
Johanna is proud to introduce Safees reflectors to the US and Canada and
to in any way she can help to reduce the number of traffic accidents.
life insurance out there. At only a few dollars each, the risk of a
traffic accident is seriously reduced, simply by attaching a Safees to
your child’s jacket, stroller or yourself. When Johanna and her husband
Pascal had their first child in 2010 they wanted to attach reflectors to
their son’s stroller for added safety, but they couldn’t find any.
After some research Johanna was aghast to see that reflectors are not
commonly, if at all, used by children in the US and Canada. So Johanna took matters into her own hands and Safees was born!
Johanna is proud to introduce Safees reflectors to the US and Canada and
to in any way she can help to reduce the number of traffic accidents.
Safees are available to purchase for only $6 USD at www.safees.com and are available in a variety of fun designs and styles.
A big thanks to Johanna and Safees, because they’d like to offer my readers (YOU) a 15% off discount to their online store!
Simply enter the code Safeesbacktoschool2012 at checkout for the discount.
My family was blessed to be able to give Safees a try. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the product, and love the available designs. They’re bright colors, in fun patterns appropriate for girls and boys. Since school is starting soon, I put one on each of the kids backpacks. If I were still pushing a stroller around, I’d attach it to that as well. Even in daylight, the reflector makes them very easy to see.
Would you like to win an assortment of Safees for your family?
You’re be eligible to win by leaving me a comment to let me know what you think of a product like this in the US. Do you see the necessity, did you ever even think of the need? I know sadly I didn’t, but I’m very thankful for the knowledge now.
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I was given a free product from the Safees company to help facilitate my review, no other compensation was given. I was not required to give a posititve review, and all of my opinions stated are 100% my own.
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How neat! My daughter would love these for her backpack. The rafflecopter isn't showing up for me though.
I do see a need for these on normal days but around halloween this would be a major seller for those kids trick or treating
I think they are a good idea. There have been two people hit in two years on the road by our house.
This are a wonderful and neceesary safety tool. My kids often walk with me after dark in the fall and winter and people in our area drive WAY too fast. This would help keep them visable and safer.
We absolutely need these, because you can't be too careful when it comes to your kids safety.
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These are def. a need!! We just moved to a big city and something like this would be ideal on my girls backpack or bike!! Love this!!
thank you for the giveaway opportunity!!
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They sound very helpful.