Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES)
CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) is an innovative belt-and-buckle child airplane restraint that attaches directly to the airplane seat belt and makes an airplane seat safe for kids 22-44 lbs.
These youngsters are old enough to be in their own seats, but are too small for the seat belt alone to protect them. Their bodies cannot withstand the jolts that are common in routine transportation, much less emergency situations, and they flail forward or slide beneath the seat belt if they are not held securely in place.
Compared to the dreaded and insufficient lap strap, this is a appealing harness solution for toddlers but this parent can’t get beyond the sticker shock ($75.00 U.S.D.). Not to understate the simplicity of the design but that’s a lot of money for a couple extra straps – cut the price-point in half and you would find it hard to keep these in stock.
(Via KidsFlySafe.Com)
August 15th, 2007 at 5:07 am
I’m totally going to look into that.
Thanks for your comment on Jodifur!
And if we decide not to keep the Wii, I’ll let you know.
August 15th, 2007 at 8:25 am
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