Independent Living Centres Australia Inc

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The Independent Living Centres Australia Inc does not sell this equipment, but provides this information as a community service. Details and prices are provided by the equipment supplier and are subject to change without notice. The provision of this information does not constitute a recommendation. Responsibility for final selection of any item rests with the individual.

Child Harness

ILC Reference NO 51:50:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Factors to Consider
· It may be helpful to refer to Australian Standards AS/NZS 4370: 1996 Restraint of children with disabilities in motor vehicles to assist in deciding the safest way to transport a child with a disability.
· This item is designed to provide additional support for the user while sitting in a vehicle. It is required to be used in conjunction with the existing vehicle seatbelt. If this item impedes the vehicle seatbelt in any way, a letter from a doctor may be required to outline the need for this modification to the car seat restraint. For more information, contact Vic Roads on 13 11 71.

Short Description
A H harness designed to provide additional restraint and stability for a child passenger in a car. Consists of two webbing straps that go over the shoulders and attach onto a standard lap belt. The harness must be fixed to the parcel ledge of a rear seat and can be used with a booster seat. Suitable for users between 14kg and 32kg whose shoulders are below the top of the car seat or headrest.

More Details
Features
If used in conjunction with a booster seat that incorporates a backrest, the user's eye level must be below the top of the booster seat backrest when the user is seated.
If used in conjunction with a booster seat that does not incorporate a backrest, the user's eye level must be below the car seat back or headrest when the child is seated on the booster seat.

Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Standards
AS/NZS 4370:1996Restraint of children with disabilities in motor vehicles
For some types of equipment, specific Australian or other Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard (s).

Models
H Harness

Dimensions
H Harness
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 32 kg

Supplier Information
Name:  Baby Co
Price:  POA
Address:
  885 Wellington Road
  Rowville
  VIC  3178
Phone:   (03) 9764 3333
FAX:  (03) 9764 3205

Name:  Repco
Price:  POA
Address:
  National Head Office
  362 Wellington Rd
  Mulgrave
  VIC
Phone:   (03) 9566 5444
FAX:  (03) 9562 1193

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