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Child Restraints: Types, Selection, and Maintenance

Learn about different types of child restraints, how to select the appropriate one, parts and functions, and the importance of proper care and maintenance for maximum safety.

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Child Restraints: Types, Selection, and Maintenance

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  1. Chapter 8: Introduction to Child Restraints

  2. Chapter Objectives • List the types of child restraints (CRs) • Identify how to select appropriate CRs • Identify CRs parts and functions • Discuss care of CRs • Review the importance of not modifying CRs

  3. Before You Can Help, You Need to Know… • Child’s weight, height, and age • Physical, developmental, and behavioral considerations • Type of CRS • Type of vehicle • Who else will ride in this vehicle? • It is important to have all the correctinformation!

  4. Types of Child Restraints • Infant only • Convertible (rear facing, forward facing) • Forward facing only with harness/Combination FF • Booster (belt positioning) • Special needs seats • Vehicle seat belts • Integrated seats

  5. CRs Offer Protection in Five Ways • Keep the child in the vehicle • Contact the strongest parts of the body • Spread the crash forces over a wide area of the body • Help the body to slow down • Protect the head, neck, and spinal cord

  6. NHTSA’s Four Steps

  7. Buckle for Life • Everyone must buckle up, every time, on every trip! • Buckling up must become a lifelong habit

  8. Remember Four Important Steps • Selection • Direction • Location • Installation

  9. What is the “Best” Child Restraint? • The one that fits your child • The one that fits your vehicle • The one that you will use correctly every time

  10. What is the “Best” Child Restraint? • Correct for child’s • Age • Size • Physical development • Maturity level • Fits in your vehicle • Easy to use • Comfortable for child • Meets FMVSS 213 • Instructions available • Recall status known

  11. CR Parts & Functions Registration Card

  12. CR Parts and Functions Tray Shield T-Shield

  13. CR Parts and Functions • Padding/cover • Shell/frame (behind cover) • Labels • Harness slots • Harness straps • Retainer clip • Buckle

  14. CR Parts and Functions • Splitter plate • Belt path • Recline adjustment

  15. CR Parts & Functions • Lockoffs

  16. CR Parts and Functions • Locking clip

  17. CR Parts and Functions LATCH • Tether • Lower anchorage attachments

  18. CR Parts and Functions • Detachable base • Adjustment foot • Level indicator

  19. CR Parts and Functions Carry handle Manufacturer supplied padding and inserts

  20. CR Parts and Functions Foot prop Anti-rebound bar

  21. Modifying Restraints • Never change a CR to make it fit • Minor modifications can change the way a CR performs in a crash • Place rolled receiving blankets/towels along the child’s side for support • Place rolled cloth between the crotch strap and crotch area to prevent child slouching

  22. Activity 1: Use the CR Manual Hands On • Use the CR manual • Complete the worksheet

  23. Used Seats:Things to Consider • Complete history available • All labels and instructions present • Meets Federal standards • No recalls/recalls fixed (make, model & date) • All parts present and in working order • Free of cracks, loose rivets, etc • No more than 6 years old—may vary by manufacturer • Responsibility of caregiver, not technician, to research

  24. After a Crash • CRs, seat belts, and air bags are in most cases, made to withstand one crash • CR replacement is not always required: • Review NHTSA criteria for assessing crash severity and CR replacement • Check with CR manufacturer for guidelines to replace the product

  25. NHTSA Criteria: What is a Minor Crash Not Requiring CR Replacement? • No cracks or deformities (dented or bulging surfaces) can be seen by looking at the CR • Vehicle with CR installed can be driven from the scene • Vehicle door nearest CR is undamaged • There were no occupant injuries • Air bags did not open

  26. CRS Cleaning and Maintenance • Always follow the CRS manufacturer’s instructions • Use only mild soap and water and rinse with clean water • Never use any chemicals such as starch, bleach, or spray-on fabric care/wrinkle guard products • Never iron the harness • Never lubricate the buckle

  27. Think about how you would answer these questions: • Can I use my car seat after a crash? • I bought this seat at a garage sale. Is it safe to use? • I don’t know why my kids have to ride on car seats. Why should they use them? • Can I use this head padding? It came with the seat. • I have toys on the carrying handle. Are they OK to use? • My child has autism. Can I put tape over the retainer clip so he doesn’t get out?

  28. Chapter Review • How do child restraints offer protection? • What are the types of child restraints? • How do you select an appropriate CR for a child? • What is the best child restraint? • When is it OK to modify a CR?

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