A forward-facing-only car seat made by Merritt Manufacturing, based in Franklin, Indiana.
Description
This car seat for children with special needs has higher child weight and height limits than conventional models. Accessories are available to assist with many issues, including positioning and support of the child, incontinence, and unbuckling (for children unresponsive to behavioral approaches). The company is open to discussing options for clients who may need custom solutions or modifications to products.
Child Requirements
| |
Pounds |
Kilograms |
Inches |
Centimeters |
Age (years) |
| Minimum |
35 |
15.9 |
33.5 |
85.1 |
none |
| Maximum |
115 |
52.2 |
62 |
157.5 |
none |
Measurements and Characteristics
Car Seat Mass (Weight)
30 lbs./13.6 kg
Vehicle Fit Characteristics
| Outside height: |
30 in./76.2 cm |
| Widest outside width: |
20 in./50.8 cm |
| Vehicle requirements: |
Either a lap/shoulder belt or tether anchor |
Child Fit Characteristics
| Narrowest torso area: |
15.5 in./37.4 cm |
| Narrowest seat cushion width: |
14.5 in./36.8 cm |
| Seat cushion depth: |
12.5 in. |
| Seat cushion depth extender options: |
+ 3 in./7.6 cm and +4.5 in./11.4 cm |
Harness Fit Characteristics
| Harness Type: |
Three-point |
| Number of harness height positions: |
Five |
| CR bight to lowest shoulder height position: |
12 in./30.5 cm |
| CR bight to highest shoulder height position: |
22 in./55.9 cm |
| Crotch strap present: |
Yes |
| Crotch strap adjustability: |
No |
| CR bight to nearest crotch strap position: |
7 in./17.8 cm |
| CR bight to farthest crotch strap position: |
9 in./22.9 cm |
Angle
| Semi-recline allowed in forward-facing position: |
Yes |
| Other: |
Add a detachable recline bar. |
Tether
| Tether present: |
Yes |
| Special tethering: |
Yes, if child weighs > 80 lbs., must attach tether to an installed heavy-duty anchor (available from the company), or attach a second strap to an adjacent tether anchor, or install using the vehicle lap-shoulder belt using the company’s EZ-Tether routing. |
Accessories / Add-ons
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Miscellaneous Information
- MSRP (U.S. dollars): $1,095.00
- Company certifies to meet standard:
- FMVSS213 (U.S.): Yes
- CMVSS 213 (Canadian): No
- Will ship to Canada? Yes, use requires medical necessity, doctor letter
- Owner’s manual languages available: English
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