I recently purchased a Ride Safer Travel Vest (size S) for my 5 year-old. We used it for our vacation a couple weeks ago and I noticed how the lap belt placement was right over his belly (sorry no photos). The vest fit perfectly (he's about 46 inches and 49lbs). We used lap/shoulder belts with top tether. The problem is the guides for the lap belt portion are located at the bottom of the vest and the bottom of the vest is positioned directly over his belly.
I just looked at the Safe Traffic Systems website and it looks like their new RSTV is out. It has a flap that extends from the bottom of the vest. The lap belt guide has been moved to the new flap and appears it would position the lap belt much lower.
Anyway, is the lap belt placement a concern? We were hoping to use it again, but I've always heard that the lap belt portion should not be placed over the belly.
Thank you!
I just looked at the Safe Traffic Systems website and it looks like their new RSTV is out. It has a flap that extends from the bottom of the vest. The lap belt guide has been moved to the new flap and appears it would position the lap belt much lower.
Anyway, is the lap belt placement a concern? We were hoping to use it again, but I've always heard that the lap belt portion should not be placed over the belly.
Thank you!