car alarm | personal bodyguard

It’s only natural for parents to worry about their children — especially now that school has started back and they’re are out from under the watchful (and protective) eyes of mom and dad. But now, thanks to iSafe backpacks, parents can enjoy a little peace of mind. These nifty bags might look like typical, ho-hum backpacks built for schlepping homework, books and the like back and forth to school every day, but trust us — they’re not. These backpacks come equipped with a cord that a child can pull anytime he/she feels threatened, setting off an alarm that blares louder than a car alarm and alerts anyone within earshot that the child is in danger. (The company claims it’s the world’s loudest personal alarm system — we can’t attest to that, but, either way, it’s definitely LOUD.) Basically, think of it as your child’s own personal bodyguard. From $60, www.isafebackpacks.com