Interpretation ID: nht88-2.24

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: MAY 9, 1988

FROM: KAREN WHITEHEAD

TO: OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNCIL -- NHTSA

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO MEMO DATED 11-25-88, TO KAREN WHITEHEAD, FROM ERIKA Z. JONES, STD 213, STD 302, VSA 108(A)(2)(A)

TEXT: Enclosed is a copy of a design for a back and head rest for a child's car toddler seat I have designed.

As you know when a child falls asleep their head simply falls forward or to either side without support. The purpose of the back and head rest I have designed and true tested on many toddlers assures support of the head and shoulders in a comfortable up -right position.

The back and head rest is made from J4Lx fire retardent foam which meets the required 302 Fire retardent standards. The piece measures 18"x22" and is 3/4" thick, the sides are a contour cut measuring 3"x4" at the top, 17" long and tapered to meet flush with the back piece approximately 5" from the bottom of the back piece.

The finished back rest is covered in a cotton polyester fabric with an envelope flap in the back for easy removal. The cover is machine washable and dryable.

The back rest is ancored by slipping the car seat belt through the back rest elastic loops around the toddler seat and buckling the seat belt in the usual manner.

Please send me the regulations for this type of item.

CHILD REATRAINT BOOSTER SEAT

AUTO SEAT

LAP SEAT BELT