Interpretation ID: nht89-1.84

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 05/03/89

FROM: MARCIA M. AVIS

TO: NHTSA OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 05/31/90 FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD -- NHTSA ACTING CHIEF COUNSEL TO MARCIA M. AVIS, A35, STD 213

TEXT: I am inquiring as to the saftey standards and regulations for an accessory seat pad to be used with the child's booster car seat -- or restraint seat. It is a seat cushion approximately 1/4 inch thick to be placed under the childs booster seat. It will be held in place with the strap system inherent to the booster seat along with the weight of the child on the seat. The material is a quilted polyester fabric. I need to know the regulations as to positioning of seat with this pad, flammability or oth er factors involved with placing a pad under the child's seat. Please write or call to the address and number on letterhead. The cushion will provide comfort and allow the child to rest their head while sleeping.