An evaluation of crash protection of booster seats for children.

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Charlton, J.L. Fildes, B. Laemmle, R. Koppel, S. Fechner, L. Moore, K. Smith, S. Douglas, F. & Doktor, I.
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Abstract

This study examined the suitability of booster seats for children across a wide age range. HyGe sled tests were conducted using a large vehicle buck with booster seats fitted in the rear seat. Results suggest that, with appropriate modifications, booster seats may provide a suitable option for children represented by 3 year old and 6 year old dummies. Head acceleration and neck injury data ' suggested that the boosters provided superior protection to that of an adult seatbelt. Tests with H-harnesses showed that the crotch strap was critical in eliminating ‘sub-marining’. Findings highlighted the potential for serious injury with H-harnesses misuse and identified areas for design improvement of booster seats. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E214057. Printed volume contains peer-reviewed papers. CD-ROM contains submitted papers.

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C 38014 (In: C 37981 [electronic version only]) /84 / ITRD E214044
Source

In: Australasian Road Safety Research Policing Education Conference 2005, Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand, 14-16 November 2005, [Print] p. 205-209, 17 ref.

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