Product Description
Truly a new and innovative concept! An alternative to booster seats, the ridesafer Travel Vest substantially increases the level of safety with exceptional crash test results. It also provides ease of use and flexibility for parents while providing more comfort for children. Research respondents overwhelmingly approved the Travel Vest and indicated that it provide excellent and superior solutions to many problems associated with currently available booster seats. The ridesafer can be used in the left, right, or center rear seats, moves easily from vehicle to vehicle on your children, and best of all, it meets or exceeds all standards of the FMVSS 213 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard).
We bought a large vest for our 6-year-old to take on a trip to Washington state, where the child safety laws are very strict. We wanted to have something that would fit in the carry-on so that we didn't have to check any baggage. The travel vest does fit those criteria, but it is not easy to use. Our daughter has a hard time threading the seat belt through the shoulder guides, and it often takes a long time for her to get it all done. However, as far as I can tell, this is the only product of this type out there that actually works. It seems expensive for this type of product (about $100) but my expectation is that as it becomes more refined and "mainstream" they will deal with the two issues (difficult to use and price). Overall, it serves its purpose well and we will be using it for years to come.
This product is perfect for my autistic son. He is to large for a carseat. But cannot stay in a seatbelt. Perfect!!!!!!!!! I love this product. Mom to Alex
We are expecting our third child soon and began to experiment with placing a third car seat in the back of our Vibe and Scion xB vehicles. Unfortunately, at about 18 inches width per car seat, the 51/52 inch car seat width is *extremely* borderline. You can get them in snug, but good luck getting your hand in there to buckle the booster seat. I've also never liked where the belts cross my son's neck and stomach.
The RideSafer Travel Vest takes up much less room when used without a booster seat. I like that it routes the shoulder and lap belts to the correct location. Do not expect your child to be able to secure or remove himself, however. The belts must be properly routed through the guides and the tether (in place of or in addition to the shoulder belt) *must* be fastened. The buttons on the vest themselves are too stiff to be pressed by the child as well (safe, but inconvenient). When fastened correctly, I think the vest (even without the booster seat) appears to be safer than using a harness-less booster seat.
If I leave the tether attached, I can secure my son in less than a minute. Except for the vest buttons, he can get himself out of the vest and leave it dangling from the tether ready for his return. I think instead of leaving the vest with the babysitter, I'll buy a second one for the other vehicle. In any case, it's much cheaper than buying a new car!
If anyone can provide more information on the safety issues of using the vest without a booster, please let me know. To me, it feels safer than using a booster without the vest! In the mean time, I'll rate it a "5" for "safety" and a "3" for "ease of use" and a "5" for "space-saving."
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About RideSafer Car Seat Travel Vest - Size Large detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4353 in Baby Product
- Brand: Safe Traffic System Inc
- Dimensions: 22.00" h x 4.00" w x 14.00" l, 4.45 pounds
Features
- Meets & Exceeds applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
- Superior crash protection compared to traditional booster seats
- Positions Shoulder and lap belt away from the neck and abdominal area
- Innovative energy absorbing components
- Available in two sizes Small 3 - 6 years or 35 - 60 lbs. and Large 5 - 9 years or 50 - 80 lbs.
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I had one and we used it daily as primary seat. I actually discovered it simpler to use than trying to leave my side between 2 chairs and clasp a enhancer. I also like it better because it actually connects the car seatbelt to the kid.
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