Child Restraint Parts
Support mechanism that extends from the car seat base to the vehicle floor.
What is the Load Leg/foot prop?
When utilizing a seat belt for installation, the built-in lock-off takes the place of either of these two things.
What is the retractor, locking latch plate, or locking clip?
Best practice states this should be used at ALL times when installing a child safety restraint FF.
What is a tether?
CSR / CSRS
What is CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT / CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM?
Number of CEUs needed for recertification.
What is six?
Additional accessory for child safety restraints provided by the manufacturer to aid positioning and fit of the child.
What is insert/pad?
The retractor is left in this mode when using a built-in lock-off, unless CSR manufacturer states otherwise.
What is ELR?
A CSR can have additional installation instructions that are not part of the CSR manual.
What is TRUE?
LATCH
What is LOWER ANCHORS & TETHERS FOR CHILDREN?
Number of community education events required for recertification.
What is one?
This type of adjuster allows the harness to be adjusted without rerouting the straps.
What is a No-Rethread Harness?
The seat belt must be in this mode when using a belt tensioner.
What is ALR?
12 to 18 inch space where an ALR does not lock.
What is dead zone?
SRS
What is Supplemental Restraint System? (Airbag)
Safe Kids will send three personalized emails at eight, four, and two weeks prior to the certification expiration date.
What are recertification reminders?
Built into the chest clip, connects to a smartphone, gives real-time alerts when a potentially dangerous situation arises.
What is SensorSafe?
The EasyClick LATCH system does this to achieve a 3xtighter* CSR installation for toddlers.
What is ratchets?
The child fits a child safety restraint when they meet these requirements.
What is weight, height, age, and developmental level?
SIP
What is Side Impact Protection?
The length of the grace period allowed after certification expires.
What is NO GRACE PERIOD?
Used RF & FF reducing seat rotation and stress on the child’s head and neck upon impact.
What is Multi-Directional Tether?
Device found on CSR that aids installation by removing slack in the seat belt.
What is BELT TENSIONER? (TENSIONING PLATE OR TENSION DOOR)
Nuna‘s preferred CSR installation method.
What is seat belt?
An internationally standardized car seat fitting system that automatically locks a CSR or seat base onto two metal anchors.
What is ISOFIX?
If your CPS certification expires, you have two options.
What is take CPS Renewal Testing Course or repeat the Certification Course?