How I practice safe #tech with my Lif3 Smartchip and why you should too #GetCellSmart

My name is Fariha and I am a tech-a-holic. I know admitting it is the first step. I spend a ridiculous amount of time with my devices and online. While it is a part of my work in social media to be online, safety always comes first. I am always looking for good ways to practice safe tech. Everybody’s doing it. Everybody is on their phone and tablet, from kids to grandparents, it doesn’t mean that we can throw caution to the wind. 

As a digital media influencer, I feel it is my responsibility to be avant-garde when it comes to practicing safe tech. I want my kids to learn the do’s and the don’ts when it comes to technology and also keep them safe at the same time. When I’m working away at my computer, I try to keep a pair of headphones on rather than answer the phone to my ear. I do that because of concerns about radiation exposure.

I tried out Lif3 ((pronounced “Life”) Smartchip’s technology which uses a unique combination of several layers of microwave absorbing materials and a passive coupler chip that redirects radiation away from your head and body, with virtually no impact on your cell phone signal. Lif3 Smartchips are part of a smart response to a growing concern of cell phone radiation. 

I like that the product itself is a thin Smartchip that adheres to the back of my cell phone and still allows me to use my regular phone case.

Currently in its 3rd generation, the Lif3 Smartchip is the result of over 5 years of research and development. The technology in each of their smartchip models varies. Each Lif3 Smartchip is specifically designed for a particular cell phone model. Lif3 Smartchips have been tested by three different, accredited facilities and the studies are available to the public. 

I am concerned about the amount of time we all spend online and using cellphones.

Here are 3 ways we practice safe tech in our home.

1. If you love your device as much as I do, you probably want it within arm’s reach at all time.  A safer alternative, however, is to keep it in another room or perhaps elsewhere in your room and not on your bedside table. We have a fairly strict rule for the kids’ devices. They are not to be kept in their bedrooms overnight. They remain in the living room or kitchen where they can access them when they are awake.
2. As a general rule, we keep our bedroom clear of television, tablets, and laptops as much as possible with the exception of the odd sick day.
3. We store our wireless router in our basement which is the furthest possible spot from work and sleep areas.

Lif3 Canada believes that more research (on the health concerns surrounding cell phone radiation) is needed and that additional testing should be a government priority. Until conclusive evidence refutes recent suggestions of minimal health risks, consumers should take steps to lower their exposure to cell phone radiation.

Lif3 Canada is an advocate of change and has already met with Members of Parliament to discuss changing labelling requirements on cell phones. Their goal is to make consumers aware of the RF radiation risks when considering the purchase and use of mobile technology and work to change regulatory standards to ensure that happens. See how the government is responding to the need for more research.

In this age of digitally connected families, we need to be aware of our safety at all times. It’s important now more than ever to practice safe tech. Join me in advocating for more research on this topic and get #GetCellSmart.  I invite you to take advantage of an online 20% discount using CODE: YMC2016

Disclosure: This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Lif3  #GetCellSmart sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors.