The Houdini Stop Chest Strap is a safety device designed to prevent children from taking their arms out of their car seat, highchair, or stroller harness straps. Here are some key points about the Houdini Stop Chest Strap: Design: It consists of two clips joined by a length of non-toxic red silicone. These clips attach to the harness straps of the car seat, highchair, or stroller to hold them closer together, preventing the child from wriggling out. Size Compatibility: The Houdini Stop is designed to fit over any single-layer harness that is up to 38mm wide. Safety: The product has been crash-tested to meet AS/NZS standard 8005:2013 in both forward and rear-facing car seat situations. It has been proven safe in these tests. It's important to note that there may be cheaper copies of the Houdini Stop on the market that have not undergone these rigorous safety tests. The red silicon strap is non-toxic. It remains sturdy and does not stretch, even in the heat of cars, ensuring consistent performance. While it can withstand the wear and tear of regular use, it is designed to be childproof and cannot be snapped by little hands. However, in case of emergencies, adults can easily break the strap to ensure quick access and safety. NOTE: Please contact the team at Houdini Solutions Limited if you need any further safety information. The Houdini Stop is a legal aftermarket accessory. It is not illegal to add this to your car seat harness. It has been crash tested at an official crash testing facility, proven to be safe in an accident situation. The testing found the Houdini Stop product to comply with the AS/NZS Standard 8005:2013. Suitable for mainly 12 - 36 month old children. Fits most harnesses up to 38mm wide. Rear Facing: The Houdini Stop has now been officially crash tested in both forward facing and rear facing situations, using Type B, A1, A2 and A4 seats. It meet the AS/NZS Standard 8005:2013 in all the test situations. A Houdini Stop is not a restraint: It is actually the car seat harnesses that is the restraint. The Houdini Stop merely is a product you can add to the harness to ensure your child does not pull the harness straps aside and remove their arms. Once your child has stopped doing this dangerous practice, please stop using the Houdini Stop If you child is removing their arms and you are not happy to use a Houdini Stop for a short while as a deterrent, you will have to look at replacing your car seat as it is very important that the car seat keeps your child fully restrained. Especially if you are in an accident Please look into your options and speak with a Car Seat technician to discuss your options ASAP as not having your child fully restrained is dangerous. Legality: The Houdini Stop has been officially crash-tested and reviewed by ACRI (Australasian Crashworthy Research Centre). It is legally allowed to be purchased as an accessory and used on a wide range of harnesses. It is considered an aftermarket product, and parents or caregivers can decide whether or not to use it with their child. Replacement for Chest Clip: Yes, it can be used in place of an existing chest clip. However, it should not be used in conjunction with an existing chest clip. The old chest clip should be fully removed before using the Houdini Stop. Effectiveness: The Houdini Stop has a high success rate, with more than a 95% effectiveness in preventing children from escaping their harness straps. Most children are not dexterous or strong enough to manipulate the release mechanism. It's worth noting that it cannot be made 100% inescapable, as it needs to be easily released by an adult in an emergency situation. Some children may actually prefer having the Houdini Stop in place. Don't wait until it's too late. Ensure your child's safety during every journey with the Houdini Stop Chest Strap. Get yours today and enjoy peace of mind knowing your little one is securely fastened.
