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A Child Passenger Safety CEU Presentation
Upon completion of this presentation, you will be able to : › Recognize and name at least (3) new car
seats available on the market.
› State current trends in car seat
manufacturing.
› Calculate the anchor limits for vehicles
based on the latest recommendations.
Some of the car seats you will see in this section have been on the market for a few years. They are still important to review because many technicians are unfamiliar with them.
The Bubble Bum is an inflatable backless booster that meets and exceeds ALL Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS213).
User Guidelines: •
For children ages 4 – 11, weighing 40 – 100 lbs.
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For use only with a shoulder lap belt.
Suggested Uses:
Tight, 3-across-the-backseat situations Taxis Vacations Extra Seat Carpools Grandparents
Note the (2) different belt guides.
Retail = $39.99
Only the lap belt is threaded through the red lap belt positioning guides.
ProRIDE
ProSPORT
Retail = $279.99
Retail = $279.99
ProBOOSTER
Retail = $99.99
ProRIDE
•Rear-Facing 5–35 lbs •Forward-Facing 20–70 lbs •Easy Adjust Head Restraint & 5 Point Harness •Built-In LATCH Storage •Cool Mesh Padding •True Lock Belt Lock-Offs •Harness Storage Pockets •EPS Foam Lined Shell •IMMI LATCH Connectors
ProSPORT
•20 to 90 Pounds In Harness Mode •30 to 120 Pounds In Booster Mode •Easy Adjust 5 Point Harness •Easy Guide Belt Guides •Universal Top Tether •Premium Push Button LATCH System •Built-In LATCH Storage •Two Storage Pockets •EPS Foam Lined Shell •IMMI LATCH Connectors
ProBOOSTER
•Belt Positioning Booster 30–120lbs •Quick Lift Head Restraint •Easy Guide Belt Guides •Cool Mesh Air Ventilation
Performance RIDE • • • • • •
HERO technology for proper shoulder pad positioning Maximum rear-facing weight capacity increased from 35 to 40 lbs. More comfortable, laminated memory foam Cup holder Over-molded buckle to prevent harness twisting and fraying Retail: $299.99
Performance SPORT • • • • •
HERO technology for proper shoulder pad positioning More comfortable, laminated memory foam Increased size of mesh pockets that serve as cup holders Over-molded buckle to prevent harness twisting and fraying Retail: $299.99
Performance BOOSTER • • • • •
More comfortable, laminated memory foam Dual cup holders Longer arm rests Lower anchor attachments Retail: $129.99
SAFETY STRIPE SYSTEM This stripe is designed to alert a parent that a twist could occur, or has begun, thus preventing a safety hazard.
Safety Surround technology is a design approach to improve side impact protection. The goal is to provide the best head & body protection for each step.
Graco conducts rigorous crash testing to ensure that products with Safety Surround will provide exceptional head and neck protection in a crash.
Products with Safety Surround will grow with the child allowing them to use the seat for a longer period of time.
Notice how the head restraint can be moved/removed to help provide side-impact protection for the different stages. (Note: Seat is installed FF in all pictures for demonstration purposes only.)
TurboBooster®
Retail = $79.99
MyRide™ 65
Retail = $159.99
Features & Benefits
Best Head & Body Protection at each stage Side Impact Protection that truly grows with your child Meets both Graco’s Side Impact testing and Europe’s Side Impact Standard* (*draft standard) Full coverage back support so child is always cushioned as they grow Height adjustable head support 16
SIZE4ME™ 70 Convertible
Retail = $179.99
Headwise ™ 70 with Safety Surround
Retail = $199.99
Similar basic seat design but the Headwise ™ has the Safety Surround technology.
Backless: 40-100 lbs. & 57”
Highback: 30-100 lbs & 57”
One-hand front-adjust LATCH system
Retail = $39.99
Retail = $79.99 Affix can be attached to the vehicle using the lower anchors so it stays in place – making it easier for the child to climb into the seat and ensuring that it doesn’t become a projectile in a crash.
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Rear-Facing to 40 lbs. Forward-Facing to 65 lbs. Booster to 100 lbs.
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Integrated harness storage compartment holds the harness straps that are not in use while in the belt positioning booster mode. Stay-in-car base with belt lock off for one time install (LATCH equipped).
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Retail = $299.99
Stay-in-car base with belt lock off for one time install (LATCH equipped).
To view the cute commercial please visit: http://www.britaxusa.com/clicktight
ClickTight Technology is currently available in 2 Britax Seats. 21
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Forward-Facing to 90 lbs. & 58” Booster Seat to 120 lbs. & 62” ClickTight Installation System True Side Impact Protection Base with SafeCell Technology Has Quick-Adjust No-Rethread Harness easily adjusts the harness shoulder height and head restraint from the front of the seat without disassembling the harness straps. Retail = $329.99
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Forward-Facing to 90 lbs. & 58” Booster Seat to 120 lbs. & 62” ClickTight Installation System Side Impact Cushion Technology- features energy-absorbing cushions on the exterior of the child seat to reduce side impact crash energy by diverting crash forces before reaching your child and providing extra protection for the adjacent passenger. Base with SafeCell Technology Has Quick-Adjust No-Rethread Harness easily adjusts the harness shoulder height and head restraint from the front of the seat without disassembling the harness straps.
Retail = $369.99
The FOONF!
Rear-Facing • Up to 50 lbs. and 43 in.
Forward-Facing • Up to 65 lbs. and 49 in. Retail = $499.99
The Foonf is approved for use in Aircraft.
Extended Rear-Facing Installation The Foonf was designed to international best practices for extended rear-facing use, which Is to accommodate children in a rear-facing Installation until their 4th birthday. Anti-Rebound Bar In rear-facing mode, Foonf’s anti-rebound bar improves stability by limiting rotation of the child seat, helping protect children’s heads from impact in the case of a collision. React Safety System It is integrated into every Foonf child seat to protect children much like the crumple zones in the cars we drive – one of the most effective innovations in automotive safety.
The Foonf has a barrow width – under 17 in. at its widest point and 13 in. at the base – making 3 across seating possible.
Clek products are recyclable – every part and piece through their Recycling program. Lean how by contacting Clek.
The NextFit
Rear-Facing: 5 to 40 lbs. Forward-Facing: 22 to 65 lbs. No LATCH from 40 to 65 lbs.
Height is 50 in. or less
Retail: $299.99
Two RideRight bubble levels indicate correct seat angle in both rear-facing and forward-facing modes. The exclusive SuperCinch LATCH Tightener uses force-multiplying technology to help achieve a tight and secure fit.
The 5-point harness has a 2-position chest clip.
An integrated slide path makes it easy to reposition the LATCH strap for conversion from rear-facing to forward-facing.
MESA- Available Fall of 2013
The SmartSecure System The red to green tension indicator provides visual confirmation that the base is correctly installed.
•Weight limit is 4-35 lbs. •Up to 32” for height •It has a no-rethread harness •Hideaway canopy with SPF 50+ •Built-in lock-off for secure installation •Convenient buckle storage pockets protect buckles from heat •Streamlined, low-profile base Retail = $279.99
With new innovations such as an adjustable Load Leg and Linear Side-Impact Protection (LSP).
Weight limit: 4 to 35 lbs. Height limit: 30 in. or less
The LSP side protectors on the Aton 2 transfer the initial impact of a side impact to the seat's shell. The optimized structure of the shell absorbs the forces and channels them away from your baby resulting in a 40% increase in safety. LSP is only used when the car seat is installed in an outboard position, there is no need to use it in the center seating position.
The protector on the side of the door should be extended , when the child is seated in the outboard position.
EUROPEAN INSTALL When installing the Aton without the Base, a front mounted belt guide allows the preferred "European" method where the shoulder belt wraps around the front of the carrier increasing safety.
For more information and videos, please visit: www.regallager.com/cybex/default.aspx
Retail = $149.99
Weight limit: 4-35 lbs. 25% lighter than comparable infant seats Designed and tested for structural integrity at energy levels approximately 2x the federal crash test standard.
Rear-Facing: 5-40 lbs. Forward-Facing: 22-65 lbs. Booster Mode: 40-110 lbs. A TruTether adjuster turns green when top tether is securely tightened. Snug and Safe Side Impact 3 layers of foam reduces side impact forces by 50%.
Retail = $329.99
Forward-Facing: 22-65 lbs. Booster Mode: 40-110 lbs. Outlast Technology Fabrictemperature controlling fabric that has the ability to absorb and store excess heat, helping to reduce overheating and prevent chilling. Infinite Slide Harness easily adjusts to accurately fit a growing child, no rethreading necessary. Retail = $229.99
This booster seat doubles as a backpack!
Retail = $69.99
Weight limit: 40-80 lbs. Height limit: 43”-52”
They have unique fold-out seat belt positioners, which are required when using this booster seat.
This has been federally approved.
Weighs 3.4 lbs.
There are a lot of changes coming with LATCH over the next year. Are you ready?
In order to use LATCH, you will need to know the weight of the child AND the weight of the seat.
Every new car seat will have the weight of the seat listed on the labeling.
In order to determine at what weight a car seat must be installed with a seat belt instead of the LATCH system, you need to use the following formula:
65 lbs. – car seat weight = maximum weight of child for LATCH use
A family comes into your check event with their 3-year who weighs 38 lbs. They have purchased a high-weight harness seat and want to use LATCH. The seat weighs 17 lbs. Can they still use LATCH?
65 lbs – 17 lbs (seat) = 48 lb limit on LATCH Initial Response: The child could be within the recommended weight range for LATCH use. Next Step: What does the vehicle manufacturer state as the weight limit on LATCH?
Most vehicle manufacturers are following the newly recommended formula for new vehicles. Some are following the new formula retroactively - meaning it applies to older vehicles as well. Some are still following the old guidelines of only using LATCH until 40 or 48 lbs.
How will you know what the vehicle recommends? › Check the vehicle owner’s manual. › Call the vehicle manufacturer.
› Use the 2013 LATCH manual available from
Safe Ride News.
(Cost = $37)
If you are unable to determine the maximum allowable weight for LATCH use at the time of the check, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Assume the limit is 40 lbs and use the seat belt to install the car seat. Find out the information after the check and follow-up with the family.
What does Ford’s new inflatable seat belt mean for car seat users?
Ford’s inflatable seat belt works like any other seat belt prior to a crash. If crash sensors determine that the belt needs to inflate, it will deploy slightly before other airbags. It spreads crash forces over 5 times more area than a regular seat belt.
Ford is currently the only vehicle manufacturer using the inflatable belts.
It is currently only available as an option on the Ford Explorer.
It will be added to the Ford Flex and Lincoln products in the near future.
As with 99% of issues in the car seat world, there is no clear answer on whether or not you can use car seats with the inflatable belts. Some manufacturer’s say “absolutely not”, others say “it’s fine”, and some say it’s “okay with Car Seat A but not Car Seat B.”
Read the owner’s manual. Most will tell you if it’s ok to use with an inflatable belt or not. If the manual doesn’t state if it’s ok, contact the manufacturer. If you can’t reach the manufacturer, err on the side of caution and use a different position if possible or use LATCH.
(Note: You may not be able to buckle the seat belt behind a LATCH’d seat to keep it out of the way of little fingers.)
How will you stay current in the field of CPS in the future?
Illinois offers an Extranet site for technicians. You can find all kinds of resources such as order forms, links to Continuing Ed courses, on-line CEUs (such as this) and more… Email
[email protected] if you need the user name and password – but you should have it if you are doing this presentation
More than 20 workshops are offered across Illinois throughout the year. Workshops offer both hands-on and lecture. All courses are pre-approved with Safe Kids.
Do you get the CPS Express from Safe Kids? It is an electronic newsletter FULL of great information. It should arrive in your email box the first day of every month. If you aren’t receiving it, check your online profile at http://cert.safekids.org/ to make sure they have your correct email. If your email is correct, check your spam folder.
