Interpretation ID: aiam1133
Jr.
President
Help of Nebraska
Inc.
4601 South 90th Street
Suite No. 2
Omaha
NE 68127;
Dear Mr. Wilson: This is in reply to your letter of April 30, 1973, in which you as whether an 'infant car hammock' which you manufacture is required to conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213. A picture of the hammock, which you enclosed, shows the hammock attached to both rear doors of a vehicle, and extending between them, with a child lying on it.; As pictured, the hammock is not subject to Standard No. 213. Th standard applies, at present, to devices for seating and restraining a child being transported in a motor vehicle. Effective November 1, 1973, it will apply to all devices for seating a child being transported in a motor vehicle, irrespective of whether the device is used for restraint. Because the hammock is not designed to seat a child, it is not subject to the standard. A copy of the standard is enclosed.; We are presently developing proposed amendments to the standard tha would apply to all types of infant and child restraints, including devices in which children do not sit. These proposals will be published in the *Federal Register* when completed.; We are enclosing a copy of our consumer information booklet, 'What t Buy in Child Restraint Systems'. Our recommendations for infant carriers and car beds are found at the center pages of the booklet.; We hope the information we have provided answers your questions and w appreciate your concern for child restraint safety.; Sincerely yours, Robert L. Carter, Associate Administrator, Moto Vehicle Programs;