Latest CRS Ch-ch-ch-changes

Breaking news… What is the upper weight limit of CRS to be approved under FMVSS 213? What is the upper weight limit of CRS to be approved under FMVSS 213? A. 35 B. 40 C. 65 D. 80

Breaking news… Never use a carrying handle in the upright position when using an infant seat in the vehicle Never use a carrying handle in the upright position when using an infant seat in the vehicle A. TRUE B. FALSE

Breaking news… Always use the top harness slots in a convertible seat when using it forward facing Always use the top harness slots in a convertible seat when using it forward facing A. TRUE B. FALSE

Breaking news… Orbit is the name of a car seat Orbit is the name of a car seat A. TRUE B. FALSE Keyfit is the name of a car seat Keyfit is the name of a car seat A. TRUE B. FALSE CR 56A is the name of a car seat CR 56A is the name of a car seat A. TRUE B. FALSE

Breaking news… Which of the following seats has a harness weight limit of 80 pounds? Which of the following seats has a harness weight limit of 80 pounds? A. Sunshine Kids Radian 80 B. Britax Marathon C. Britax Regent D. A, B and C E. A and C

FMVSS Changes August 1, 2005 August 1, 2005 Performance standards for CR up to 65 pounds Performance standards for CR up to 65 pounds New test requirements New test requirements Bench seat with more sloped cushion (15°) Bench seat with more sloped cushion (15°) More reclined seat back (20 °) More reclined seat back (20 °) Crash pulse changes to allow test speeds closer to 30 MPH Crash pulse changes to allow test speeds closer to 30 MPH

FMVSS Changes New test dummies New test dummies 12 month CRABI 12 month CRABI 3 year old Hybrid III (34 pounds) 3 year old Hybrid III (34 pounds) Weighted 6 year old (added to 62 pounds) for pound restraint testing until new 10 year old dummy is available. Weighted 6 year old (added to 62 pounds) for pound restraint testing until new 10 year old dummy is available.

New seats. New Rules. New manufacturers New manufacturers Innovative belt paths Innovative belt paths Upper weight limits Upper weight limits Carrying Handle Carrying Handle Harness slots Harness slots

Recognize these names? Chicco Chicco Orbit Orbit Recaro Recaro Sunshine Kids Sunshine Kids Team Tex Team Tex Triple Play Triple Play Safeguard Safeguard Just because you don’t recognize the name, doesn’t mean they aren’t safe seats.

IO RF lower weight limits From “Birth” Graco Assura Combi Connection Peg Perego Primo Viaggio ALERT: Graco SnugRide and Comfort Sport now rated at 5 pounds >4 pounds Chicco Key Fit Britax Companion Britax Baby Safe Compass 1400 LP

RF Upper weight limits Read labels Read labels 30 pound limit 30 pound limit Britax Boulevard/Decathalon/Marathon Britax Boulevard/Decathalon/Marathon Sunshine Kids Radian 65 or 80 Sunshine Kids Radian 65 or 80 Fisher Price Safe Voyage Fisher Price Safe Voyage Graco SafeSeat Graco SafeSeat

Compass: I 400 LP 4 – 22 pounds 4 – 22 pounds Up to 30” in height Up to 30” in height Lock off Lock off Must use with base Must use with base Shoulder belt positions adjust without unthreading and rethreading the harness Shoulder belt positions adjust without unthreading and rethreading the harness

Combi Connection Unusual belt path 1.Starting on side of base where lap belt is attached to vehicle, route belt up over outside of blue belt guide, into belt slot, down the outside of the base and across the bottom of the base to the opposite side (fig. c). 2.On opposite side of car seat, thread vehicle lap belt up between base and blue belt guide and place lap belt into belt slot on blue belt guide and down over outside of blue belt guide (fig. d). 3.Buckle belt and check that vehicle lap belt is not twisted and lays flat across bottom of base. NOTE: When installing with a lap and shoulder belt, route only the lap belt through the base, DO NOT route the shoulder belt through base.

Combi Connection When using vehicle lap and shoulder belts, shoulder belt may be used for additional support. Place shoulder belt around back of Combi Connection™ (fig. e) and through the vehicle shoulder belt guide on back of car seat shell (fig. f). If shoulder belt is too short to go around back of Combi Connection™, position shoulder belt against vehicle seat back (fig. g). Do not route shoulder belt through lap belt guides on either side of car seat.

Carrying Handle: Graco: SnugRide and SafeSeat

Britax: Companion Anti-rebound bar Built-in lock offs RF 4 – 22 pounds 30” height limit Britax

Sunshine Kids: Radian 65/Radian 80 Folds flat Steel alloy frame 5 shoulder strap positions 3 buckle slots RF 5 – 33 pounds FF to 65 or 80 pounds, depending on seat Sunshine Kids

Tripleplay: Sit-n-Stroll RF to 30 pounds RF to 30 pounds FF pounds FF pounds

Safety 1 st : Apex 65 3 position head rest 2 position recline FF harness pounds BPB pounds 57” height limit Safety First

Graco: Toddler SafeSeat 20 to 40 lbs 43” height limit Reclines while installed in vehicle. Graco

New belt bath: Recaro: Young Sport Innovative belt path pounds with harness pounds as belt positioning booster seat Recaro Shoulder Belt path Lap Belt path

Forward Facing Weight Limits Carefully read labels Carefully read labels Parents often mistake total weight for harness weight Parents often mistake total weight for harness weight Some examples: Britax Boulevard: 5-33 pounds RF, pounds FF Britax Decathlon: 5-33 pounds RF, pounds FF Britax Marathon: 5-33 pounds RF, pounds FF Britax Regent: pounds, tethered E-Z-On 86Y Harness: pounds, tethered E-Z-On Kid Y Harness (with Ride Ryte): pounds, tethered E-Z-On Vest: pounds, tethered Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe: 5-33 pounds RF; pounds FF RideSafer Travel Vest (small): pounds, tethered RideSafer Travel Vest (large): 50-60/80 pounds (dep on model) SafeGuard Child Seat: pounds SafeGuard Go: pounds, tethered, pounds as BPB Safety 1st Apex 65: pounds, pounds as BPB Sunshine Kids Radian pounds RF, pounds FF Sunshine Kids Radian pounds RF, pounds FF

Bases Loaded Dream ride may now only be used as a car bed (May 2005) Dream ride may now only be used as a car bed (May 2005) Evenflo Embrace 5 infant seat Evenflo Embrace 5 infant seat Must be used with a base Must be used with a base Orbit Infant Seat Orbit Infant Seat Rotating base with rebound plate and front-knob for adjustment Rotating base with rebound plate and front-knob for adjustment Peg Perego Primo Viaggio infant seat Peg Perego Primo Viaggio infant seat Now can be installed with or without base Now can be installed with or without base Compass I400LP Compass I400LP Must be used with base Must be used with base

Orbit Rotating Base

SafeGuard: Go Must use tether Must use tether With harness With harness 30 – 60 pounds 30 – 60 pounds 34 – 52” height limit 34 – 52” height limit As BPB As BPB 40 – 100 pounds 40 – 100 pounds ” height limits ” height limits

Ride Safer Travel Vest Use with lap (with tether) Use with lap (with tether) Use with lap-shoulder belt Use with lap-shoulder belt 35 – 60 pounds (sm) 35 – 60 pounds (sm) 50 – 80 pounds (lg) 50 – 80 pounds (lg) Force absorbing clips Force absorbing clips

EZ on Vests (examples) Heavy duty tether Heavy duty tether Good for lap-only belts Good for lap-only belts Behavioral or health-related needs for additional upper body protection Behavioral or health-related needs for additional upper body protection Adjustable 103Z Vest Adjustable 103Z Vest pounds pounds 86Y Harness 86Y Harness 66 – 168 pounds 66 – 168 pounds Vest Y-Harness

Aftermarket DOES NOT EQUAL Non-approved

How about this one? By Graco By Graco For Graco seats For Graco seats

Misuse What are you seeing in the field? What are you seeing in the field? Selection Selection Installation Installation Harness Harness

Common Misuse Same as always… Same as always… Loose installation Loose installation Loose harness straps Loose harness straps “Graduation” too early “Graduation” too early Using LC when not needed Using LC when not needed Not using available lock offs Not using available lock offs

Taking action Where do you go if you have a question or notice a possible problem? Where do you go if you have a question or notice a possible problem? Caregiver empowerment Caregiver empowerment

Resources Field trip! Check out the latest models in person. Field trip! Check out the latest models in person. Manufacturer web sites Manufacturer web sites Manufacturer customer service Manufacturer customer service Many have techs on staff who speak your language Many have techs on staff who speak your language

Resources, continued LATCH Manual LATCH Manual Child Restraint Manufacturers Instructions (CRMI) Child Restraint Manufacturers Instructions (CRMI) Fellow techs  think critically. Fellow techs  think critically.

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