CARES Child Aviation Restraint System
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Return and Refund Policy
Return and Refund Policy
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The ONLY FAA Approved Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES)
Are you planning to travel by air with your young child? Do you want to ensure their safety and comfort during the flight? If you are a parent or caregiver traveling with a young child, you know how challenging it can be to keep them safe and comfortable during air travel.
This is the ONLY website where you can purchase brand new, certified Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES) direct from the designer and manufacturer, AmSafe. Beware of counterfeits on ebay and Amazon!
Key features
- The first and only harness type Aviation Child Safety Device to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an alternative to a car seat.
Elegant design belt-and-buckle device that works in conjunction with the airplane seat belt, augments the safety of the regular lap belt and provides young travellers the same level of safety as a car seat. - Takes one minute to install on any airplane seat. Adjustable to every size airplane seat, and usable on any window or centre seat in the airplane, except in the emergency exit rows.
- Weighs less than half a kilogram (500grams) and fits into in your pocket!
- Designed for children who weigh between 10 - 20kg who can sit in their own airplane seat. (approximately 1 – 5 years old).
- Comes with a 15cm stuff sack that fits in a pocket or purse. (Car seats are over 60cm high, 50cm wide, heavy, bulky and hard to carry).
- Certified by the Air Authorities in Canada (TC), UK (CAA), France (DGAC), Australia (CASA), New Zealand (CAA), Singapore (CAAS), Japan (JCAB), United Arab Emirates (GCAA), and Oman (DGCAM).
- Approved for use by many international airlines.
- To ensure your Child Aviation Restraint System meets all safety standards, read our in-depth Guide to the CARES Child Aviation Restraint System.
When it comes to your child, Safety is the ONLY Option
CARES Child Aviation Restraint System is designed specifically for aviation use for children age 1 and older who weigh between 10kg and 20kg.
These youngsters are old enough to be in their own seats, but are too small for the seat belt alone to protect them and provide the safety they require during airplane travel. Their bodies cannot withstand the jolts that are common in routine air travel, much less emergency situations, and they flail forward or slide beneath the seat belt if they are not held securely in place. Each year more and more young children fly. But until CARES came along, what was missing was a convenient, hassle-free way to keep young flyers safe.
Here’s what makes CARES such an invaluable travel solution
Our new lightweight seatbelt has the same patented performance qualities you have come to expect from AmSafe restraints. It has the same attach points as the conventional AmSafe seatbelt and can be retrofitted onto any airline passenger seat.
Using high-performance materials and design techniques, AmSafe has developed a passenger seatbelt that can provide significant weight savings when used throughout an airline’s fleet. The lightweight seatbelt incorporates an enhanced version of our traditional teardrop buckle design. The new ergonomic style of the AmSafe buckle is perfectly suited for the modern seats and interiors of new aircraft and meets the state-of-the-art standards of 16g compliance.
Description of the overall material, usage of this restraint system
CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) is a harness-type belt that can be quickly and easily fitted over airplane seats. Combined with the standard lap seatbelt, it creates a secure five-point restraint system for children.
This system is portable, lightweight, and straightforward to install—taking less than a minute to set up. It's globally certified by aviation authorities, including CASA in Australia, and is the only restraint system certified for all phases of flight, including taxiing, take off, turbulence, and landing. It offers a safety level comparable to car seats.
Suitable for children weighing 10-20kg (approximately 1-5 years old), CARES keeps them safely secured during various flight conditions such as turbulence and emergency landings. The familiar feel of the harness, similar to car seats, helps children settle more comfortably and increases the likelihood of them sleeping during long flights.
Not only it enhance safety by preventing children from being unsecured during turbulence or emergencies, but it also allows parents to travel without the bulk of a car seat, which can be checked as luggage.
The idea for Child Aviation Restraint System was born nine years ago when its inventor, Louise Stoll, saw the struggles her pregnant daughter faced while managing a toddler and their gear during air travel. This observation sparked the creation of a practical, innovative solution to make flying with children easier and safer.
To date, over 70,000 units of the multi-award-winning CARES have been sold, now available in regions including Australia and New Zealand.
Type: Harness-type belt that integrates with airplane seats.
Functionality: Combines with the standard lap seatbelt to form a secure five-point restraint.
Portability: Lightweight and easy to install in under a minute.
Certification: Globally certified by various aviation authorities, including CASA; the only system certified for all flight phases.
Suitable Ages/Weights: For children weighing 10-20kg (approximately 1-5 years old).
Usage: Enhances safety during turbulence and emergency landings, provides a car seat-like harness that helps children sleep during flights.
Additional Benefits: Reduces the need for bulky car seats on flights.
Innovation Origin: Inspired by the inventor's observation of her daughter's travel challenges.
Sales: Over 70,000 units sold globally, including in Australia and New Zealand.
FAA 8130 Tag: Not included for retail customers; applicable only to airline customers.
1. What is CARES?
CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) is the only FAA-approved harness-type safety device for children traveling by plane. It’s designed specifically for aviation use for children aged 1 and older, who weigh between 22 and 44 pounds.
2. Can CARES be used in cars?
No, CARES is exclusively for aircraft use. It does not substitute for a car seat and is not approved for vehicle use.
3. How do I install CARES?
CARES can be installed in less than a minute on any airplane seat. It works with the existing seatbelt, enhancing its safety without the need for additional straps or complicated adjustments.
4. Is CARES suitable for use in both economy and first-class seats?
Yes, CARES is adaptable and can be used on any airplane seat, except in the emergency exit rows. It’s suitable for window or center seats in economy, business, and first class.
5. Where is CARES approved for use?
Besides FAA approval in the USA, CARES is also certified by aviation authorities in Canada, the UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and several other countries.
6. How do I clean CARES?
The CARES harness can be hand-washed using mild soap and cold water. It should be air-dried away from direct sunlight. The metal parts should be wiped with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
7. What should I do if airline staff are not familiar with CARES?
Always carry proof of FAA approval when flying. CARES is labeled with "FAA Approved," which usually informs and reassures airline personnel about its legitimacy.
8. Can CARES be used for children with special needs?
CARES is suitable for many children with special needs. Consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it provides adequate support for your child during flights.
- Seat child in airplane seat
- Lower tray table behind child’s seat.
- Slide RED LOOP (end 1) of CARES over seat back and adjust height of Red Loop so that it is just above child’s shoulders, then tighten the loop and close tray table over Red Loop.
- Place Black Shoulder Straps (2) over child’s shoulders and slide buckle and connecter ends of regular airplane lap belt through loops at the bottom of the BLACK SHOULDER STRAPS.
- Buckle seat belt and snug it down across child’s lap as you normally would do – and then buckle chest clip and snug down the Shoulder Straps.
- You now have your child safely fastened for taxiing, take off, landing and whenever during your flight the Captain turns on the ‘fasten seat belt’ sign. AmSafe joins the FAA and the airlines in urging that you keep your seat belt and your child’s CARES fastened at all times during flight.
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