Head rests

ProudMomof5

New member
Hi!
I asked this question in a previous thread that has no replies yet. I am thinking that is probably because it is about a passenger van and probably not many people own one so not a lot of info out there. http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=119152

My question that I really need an answer to is about head rests.... the van we are looking at has NO headrests in the backseats. My oldest dd is ready to go to a LBB and I will not do that if she doesn't have neck/head support.

So, what I am wondering is, can they be added to cars? If so, how much does it cost and how/where do I go about doing it? If I can't add a headrest, we don't buy the van... safety is more important! There has to be a way, though....

Thanks!!!
 
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Judi

CPST/Firefighter
I talked to a company about this. I wanted headrests in my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 truck. The company would put them in, but couldn't guarantee that they would work in a crash. They would be after market.
 

ProudMomof5

New member
No, I haven't.
do I just call a local ford dealer, or would I talk to the dealer that sells the van (they are not specifically ford)?

Also just from gathering info on here from previous threads, it looks like *maybe* I'd be able to just replace the whole bench with a newer model that has built in headrests. I don't even know how to go about doing that!!!
 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter
Call a Ford dealer. Find out about adding head rests or switching out seats. If the dealer is confused, call Ford directly.
 

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