Systems and methods for a convertible car seat in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a convertible car seat includes an outer shell having a seating portion and a back portion, a base assembly having a mechanism ...

A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion...

A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a car seat is provided herein. The child seat includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion and designed to recei...

A harness assembly for a child safety seat is provided that is configurable between an engaged state and a disengaged state. The harness assembly may include a plurality of shoulder straps, each having a buckle tab. The harness assembly may further include...

The present disclosure is directed to child safety seats, and in particular, an apparatus and method for securing child safety seats within a vehicle. Embodiments may provide a safety seat that includes a base defining a cavity therein. The safety seat may...

A safety seat (100) configured for installation in a vehicle includes a seat shell that includes a bottom (117), a back (119), and first and second sides. The safety seat also includes a seat support configured to extend at least partially adjacent to the ...

A child safety seat (100) configured for installation in a vehicle may include a base (120) and a seat (110) that includes a bottom (117), whereby the seat is connected to the base along an axis. The base and the seat together define a cavity that is dispo...

A side-protective head restraint pad, pad assembly and safety seat. The restraint pad (60) includes an air bladder (62) with a pump (65) for selectively inflating the air bladder (60) and a release valve (66) for selectively deflating the air bladder (60),...