The protection of children in motor vehicle crashes has improved since the introduction of
child restraint systems. However, motor vehicle crashes remain one of the top leading …

Sitting postures and comfort experience were analysed from six children aged 7-9 (131-145
cm) seated on an Integrated Booster Cushion (IBC) and a high-back Booster (hbB) during 1 …

Objective The objective of the current study was to increase scientific understanding of rear-
seat passenger seating position, postures, CRS use, and belt use through a naturalistic …

When the Hybrid III 10-year old (HIII-10C) anthropomorphic test device (ATD) was adopted
into Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 Part 572 as the best available tool for evaluating …

Objective The current study aimed to quantify the real-world, everyday travel behaviours of
child vehicle occupants and associations with child restraint systems (CRS)/booster seat …

Child safety in vehicles has improved over time. One of the main factors is due to the
increased restraint use by children. Nevertheless, studies show that although children are …

Objective: Child occupant behavior and head position when travelling in child restraint
systems (CRS) may have an effect on injury risk in the event of a motor vehicle crash. The …

Objective: Pretensioners reduce the seat belt slack and couple the occupant early to the
restraint system. There is a growing prevalence of rear seat pretensioners and it is essential …

Introduction Child occupant safety in motor-vehicle crashes is evaluated using
Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATD) seated in optimal positions. However, child occupants …

Objectives Ergonomic design of child restraint systems (CRS) may facilitate optimal travel
behavior and crash protection of child passengers during motor vehicle trips. However there …