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Cargo Barriers Unrestrained items in a crash--cargo, pets, unbelted people--weight their weight multiplied by the speed of the crash. Because of an increased popularity of SUV's, minivans, and wagons (all vehicles that do not have a defined cargo area) the number of cargo injuried is increasing dramatically. These products have been crash tested and are proven to withstand the thousands of pounds that flying cargo can exert as it travels forward. Please note, the horizontal covers and cargo nettings that come with many vehicles will NOT restrain cargo in a crash.
- Milford Barriers (Crash-tested steel barriers for many SUVs including Jeep, Nissan, Toyota, Lexus)
- Volvo (Steel Cargo Barrier/Organizer--for all Volvo wagons & SUV's - XC90, V70, XC70, V50)
- Saab (click on "load carrying"--9-2X Dog/Cargo Guard & 9-5 Wagon--Cargo Guard)
Pet Harnesses In a crash, an unrestrained pet could be seriously injured, or injure people in the car. At 30 mph, for example, a 50lb border collie would be thrown forward with a force equivalent to almost 1500 lbs. Read more about how to keep you and your pet safe in the car.
- Pet Buckle (This harness will keep your dog from flying into you or other passengers in the car in the event of a crash, not to mention reducing injury to your pet. )
Fleece Covers for Infant Carriers These allow you to keep your baby warn without having to bundle her up in thick coats and snowsuits. All the products are unique in that they will not interfere with the positioning or snugness of the baby's harness straps. This is because they fit OVER the top of the cover, not under. There are many other fleece products, most of which resemble sleeping bags, which can be extremely dangerous when used in the car seat. Products which fit under the child displace the shoulder straps off the child's shoulders, and also add too much extra slack into the harness, which might lead to the child coming out of the seat during a crash.
LATCH Retrofit Kits
- Cosco (LATCH Retrofit Kit)
- Evenflo (Secure Right LATCH Retrofit Kit)
- Graco (EZ-LATCH Kit)
Restraints for children over 40 lbs when only a lap belt is available (for more info, see Using Boosters with Lap Belts)
- Britax: Marathon/ Wizard/ Decathalon/ Boulevard Rear-facing 5-33 pounds, forward-facing with 5-point harness until 65 pounds. After child weighs 48 pounds must use seatbelt, not LATCH, to secure car seat.)
- Britax: Husky/ Regent/ Super Elite Forward-facing only car seat with 5-point harness from 22 (and at least 1 year) - 80 lbs
- Britax: Laptop (no longer made--Snug--fitting shield that goes across the child’s lap and abdomen and restrains the upper torso in a crash
- Ride Safer Travel Vest Can be used with lap/shoulder belt OR lap-only belt + top tether. Positions the lap belt properly over child's hip bones and shoulder belt over collar bone. Available in two sizes--35-60 pounds and 50-80 pounds
- EZ-On-Kid-Y Harness and RideRyte Booster Can be used with lap/shoulder belt + top tether OR lap-only belt + top tether. For children 30-80 pounds, but if using no-back booster, child must be at least 40 pounds.
- Nania Airway Combination seat-5 point harness from 22-50 pounds.
Taxi Options
- Strolex Sit N' Stroll (convertible seat - 5-40 lbs with stroller built in - good for taxis & airplanes)
- Backless Boosters: Good for children 33-100 lbs. Light and easy to carry.
- Ride Safer Travel Vest (Can be used with lap/shoulder belt OR lap-only belt + top tether; weighs 3 lbs and can be stored flat in a bag; positions lap belt properly over hip bones and shoulder belt properly over collar bone; available in two sizes--35-60 lbs and 50-80 lbs.)
- Graco Safe Seat Step 1 Goes to 30 pounds and has high seated height, so will fit most children longer than any other infant carrier.
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