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Tightening the Harness

WHAT

All Britax infant, convertible and harness-2-booster car seats have harnesses used to help keep a child safe and secure while sitting in a car seat

WHY

A study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that nearly 60% of child harnesses were too loose. Loose harness straps leave your child vulnerable to injury during a crash because they may allow your child to move out of position. They can even lead to ejection from the car seat during a crash

HOW

How snug should a harness be?

NHTSA states that, “a snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an un-natural position.”

How can I tell if the harness is snug enough?

To tell if your child’s harness is snug enough, perform the simple Pinch Test

Secure your child in the car seat, buckle the harness, and tighten the harness by pulling on the harness adjuster strap
Using your thumb and pointer finger, try to pinch one of the harness straps at your child's collar bone level
If you’re able to pinch the strap, the harness is too loose. You should not be able to pinch any excess webbing

Click & Safe for Extra Assurance

Select Britax car seats feature the Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator that provides an audible click to indicate when the harness is within range of appropriate tightness.

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