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Interpretation ID: nht94-4.91

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: November 29, 1994

FROM: Lori A. Hawker

TO: Chief Council, NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: Attached to 2/2/95 letter from Philip R. Recht to Lori A. Hawker (A43; Std. 213)

TEXT: Dear Sir or Madam;

I am proposing to manufacture a product intended for use in an infant car seat. This product or bunting fits inside the car seat. The bunting has slots big enough for the straps on the car seat to thread through the bunting and then reattached to th e car seat as per the design of the car seat.

After attaching the straps properly, the child can be placed in the car seat and the buckle fastened securely. (there is a slot in the bunting for the buckle to fit through. Because the harness is inside the bunting you can zip up the bunting around the infant. This is particularly handy for carrying the child from the house or across the parking lot at the mall to your car.

When you place the car seat in the car, the bunting does not interfere with the placement of the safety belt. You then may unzip the bunting and fold it over. The child now has soft blanket to keep them warm while safely strapped in their car seat. The bunting in no way interferes with the adjustment or function of the safety straps or buckle mechanism when properly installed.

During the winter months, when the winds are blowing the bunting keeps the child safe from the elements while being transported to and from the car. The bunting encourages the use of a car seat and discourages the unsafe use of bulky blankets.

The inner layer of the bunting (insulation) is 8 ounce Polyester Fiberfill. The shell is made from 100% cotton flannel.

I have seen a similar product made in Canada on the market. I would like to know if my product complies with the standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Could you please forward information to me as to how I may get this product approved.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely;

Lori A. Hawker

Enclosure

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