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http://safetyandnews.recaropromotion.com/2014-upper-harness-weight-limit-changes/#more-691
1) they are lowering the Performance Sport harnessed weight limit from 90 to 65 lbs as they aren't going to do testing with the 10 year old dummy. Makes sense as the harnessed height (I don't think) could really accomodate a 90lb kid anyhow.
2) their reasoning for not creating a new seat to pass testing is they think harnessing a higher weight kiddo creates a potential for head injuries. They will recomend booster use for 65lb+ kids. I've never really heard this argument before but maybe we can discuss
do you agree?
1) they are lowering the Performance Sport harnessed weight limit from 90 to 65 lbs as they aren't going to do testing with the 10 year old dummy. Makes sense as the harnessed height (I don't think) could really accomodate a 90lb kid anyhow.
2) their reasoning for not creating a new seat to pass testing is they think harnessing a higher weight kiddo creates a potential for head injuries. They will recomend booster use for 65lb+ kids. I've never really heard this argument before but maybe we can discuss
When using an internal harness, two separate safety belt systems are used to protect the child. One anchors the child restraint to the vehicle and the other secures the child in the restraint. Both belts will elongate during a crash, which is beneficial because forces transferring to the child are reduced by the increased forward movement from both belts stretching. However, when a child who is over 65 pounds is using an internal harness, their forward movement may be increased too much with two belt systems, creating a higher risk for head impact injuries. But by only using the vehicle belt, as in a belt positioning booster, the elongation of the second belt (the harness) would be eliminated, reducing the risk of head impacts for heavier children. Therefore, it is our recommendation to consumers that when a child reaches 65 pounds they transition to a belt positioning booster.
do you agree?