Houdini Stop Car Seat Chest Strap

Safety Device for Escape-Prone Children

The Houdini Stop Chest Strap is a revolutionary safety device designed to prevent children from taking their arms out of their car seat, highchair, or stroller harness straps.

Key Features

Simple Design

Consists of two clips joined by a length of non-toxic red silicone material
Clips connect to each of the two car seat straps and hold them closer together
Prevents children from wriggling out of their harness

Safety Tested

Officially crash tested at the Autoliv Test Facility in Melbourne, Australia
Meets AS/NZS Standard 1754 and 8005:2013 in all test situations
Tested in both forward facing and rear facing situations using Type B, A1, A2 and A4 seats
Does not interfere with the performance of any part of the car seat
Does not move up or make contact with the throat area during impact

Compatibility

Fits over any single layer harness that is up to 38mm wide
Universal compatibility - can be used as a replacement for existing chest clips
Suitable for most car seats, highchairs, and stroller harnesses
Mainly designed for 12-36 month old children

High Effectiveness

More than 95% success rate in preventing children from escaping
Most young children are not dexterous or strong enough to work the release mechanism
Cannot be made 100% inescapable as adults must be able to easily release it in emergencies

Legal & Approved

Legally allowed to be purchased as an aftermarket accessory
Reviewed by ACRI (Australasian Crashworthy Research Centre)
Recommended for use with forward facing Type B car seats

Installation & Use

Simple installation - clips around existing harness belting
Dual button clip release for quick and easy one-handed removal by adults
Grip feature prevents children from moving it up and down the harness
One clip can be left permanently attached to harness for convenience

Important Notes

Should not be used with an existing chest clip - fully remove old chest clip before installation
This is a training product for the stage where children don't understand the importance of staying in their harness
Designed as a short-term solution for a long-term parental safety concern