This Houdini Stop Twin Pack features two Houdini Stop Chest Straps, a safety accessory designed to prevent children from removing their arms from various harnesses, including car seats, strollers, and high chairs.
Top Features:
- Versatility: Compatible with harness systems up to 38mm wide, suitable for babies and toddlers aged 12 to 36 months, and may be applicable for older or special needs children.
- Universal Design: Features a replaceable red center strap for standard use and a super-strong black strap for older or stronger children, ensuring a secure fit.
- Ease of Use: Simply press the side release button, slip the Houdini Stop around the existing harness, ensuring it aligns with the child's chest, and firmly close it for effective safety.
- Safety Assurance: Crash tested at the Autoliv Test Facility to AS/NZC 1754 Standard, ensuring it does not interfere with car seat performance and remains clear of the throat area during impact.
- Official Approval: Reviewed by ACRI (Australian Child Restraint Resource Initiative), legally permitted as an accessory for a wide range of harnesses, and may replace existing chest clips.
- Legal Compliance: Can replace an existing chest clip but should not be used in addition to it; the old chest clip must be fully removed before using the Houdini Stop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Houdini Stop Chest Strap Twin Pack?
The Houdini Stop Chest Strap Twin Pack includes two safety devices designed to prevent children from removing their arms from harnesses in car seats, strollers, and high chairs. Each strap consists of two clips connected by a non-toxic red silicone band, which attaches to the harness straps to hold them securely in place.
Is the Houdini Stop Chest Strap safe to use?
Yes, the Houdini Stop Chest Strap has been crash-tested at the Autoliv Test Facility in Melbourne, Australia, and meets the AS/NZS 1754 Standard. The tests confirmed that the strap does not interfere with the performance of the car seat or move up to contact the child's throat area during impact.
Is the Houdini Stop Chest Strap legally approved for use?
Yes, the Houdini Stop has been officially crash-tested and reviewed by the Australasian Crashworthy Research Centre (ACRI). It is legally permitted as an aftermarket accessory for a wide range of harnesses.
Can the Houdini Stop Chest Strap replace an existing chest clip?
Yes, the Houdini Stop can replace an existing chest clip. However, it should not be used in conjunction with another chest clip. Ensure that the old chest clip is fully removed before installing the Houdini Stop.
Will the Houdini Stop Chest Strap work for my child?
The Houdini Stop has a success rate of over 95% in preventing children from escaping their harnesses. Most young children lack the dexterity or strength to operate the release mechanism. While it cannot be made entirely inescapable to allow for emergency release by adults, many children adapt well to its use.
What size harness does the Houdini Stop fit?
The Houdini Stop is designed to fit over any single-layer harness that is up to 38mm wide, making it compatible with most standard harness systems used in car seats, strollers, and high chairs.
How do I install the Houdini Stop Chest Strap?
To install the Houdini Stop, press the side release button to open the clips, slip them around the existing harness straps at chest level, and firmly close them. Ensure the strap aligns with the child's chest for effective safety.
Is the Houdini Stop Chest Strap durable and safe for children?
Yes, the red silicone strap is non-toxic, does not stretch from heat exposure in cars, and is designed to withstand regular use. It is childproof, meaning children cannot easily break it, but adults can break the strap in emergencies if necessary.
Can the Houdini Stop be used with rear-facing car seats?
Yes, the Houdini Stop has been crash-tested in both forward-facing and rear-facing situations, meeting the AS/NZS Standard 8005:2013 in all test scenarios.
Where can I purchase the Houdini Stop Chest Strap Twin Pack?
The Houdini Stop Chest Strap Twin Pack is available for purchase on the official Houdini Australia website and through various authorized retailers.
