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My DH hates driving places because the seatbelts rub his port which is better now but I think it's more to do with the pain memory response. This means I am looking into seat belt covers. Which got me thinking....

Does anyone have any cancer life hacks they want to share? As a kind of ongoing thread for all?

I have to put that part of the seatbelt inder my arm. Probably not as safe bit it really bothers me when ot rubs on the port.

I had my port placed on the right as I am always the driver ( so shoulder belt over the left side )
as a passenger ( rarely ) I would pull the strap down to my upper right arm area so not directly over the port
AND may have even put it under my arm once

BUTT ... could always try some high density foam ( upholstery cushion type ) under the shoulder strap / over the port,
to cushion the direct pressure

BUTT ! ..... it would not prevent pain if you are in an accident and the restraint locks with forward body motion
JMO

Cheers
CR

(( ...AND I probably shouldn't tell y'all this ... BUTT .. most modern lap / shoulder belt systems have a "lock-out" option which is used for kids car seats.
basically you pull the belt out to its limit to disengage the free riding mechanism, and gently retract the shoulder belt back to the "snug" limit which secures the car seat in a solid position i.e. doesn't let it lurch forward until it locks ...... SO if you "snug" it so it is a bit loose over the shoulder it would still provide restraint ... BUTT not put direct pressure over the shoulder area.
NOT SAYING anyone could or should try this, just letting y'all know how shoulder / lap systems work.
AND if you are in an accident it will hurt like HELL regardless of where the strap is.

REMEMBER once we had NO seat belts ... then they added shoulder restraints and then air bags .... ))

For the first month or so, I would use a large clip that you use for a stack of papers (those big black clips for office use) and just clip the seatbelt to my sleeve at the shoulder. I kept it in the cup holder when not in use.

Now I don't use anything. Took a while before it was no longer sensitive

I put that part of the seat belt behind me. I know, not safe, butt the best solution for me. My port was also on my right side, so when I was the driver, no problem. Generally I am the driver.

We used to have seat belt covers for the kids when they were young. Not sure where I got them or what happened to them. If I still had them, I would send them to you. I would recommend Toys R Us, but I believe they are just a few days away from closing all stores. Good luck,

Lee

Lee wrote:We used to have seat belt covers for the kids when they were young. Not sure where I got them or what happened to them. If I still had them, I would send them to you. I would recommend Toys R Us, but I believe they are just a few days away from closing all stores.

If you strike out at Toys R Us, I found some on Amazon (haven't tried any yet).
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Automotive-Seat-Belt-Pads/zgbs/automotive/318324011

I have a little pillow with Velcro I put on strap but a bundle of rolled socks wrapped around the strap would do the trick. I don't put it on the port but above it to keep pressure off.

Like CRguy, I had my port put on the opposite side so it wouldn't bother me when I was driving.

There are some "port pillows" available several places, like the one below. You might have one made with the logo of his favorite sports team or whatever design he'd like.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/592729982/seat-belt-port-protector-custom-seat