Resources

Chamberlain

A vehicle seat-belt positioning device for children and adults made by Merritt Manufacturing of New Whiteland, Indiana.

Description

This product keeps a vehicle occupant in position while using a seat belt and sitting directly on a vehicle seat (no elevated base).  The occupant MUST wear a vehicle lap-shoulder belt.  Installation requires use of LATCH or access for straps to run through the seat bight.

Merritt Chamberlain car seat installed in a vehicle.

Last updated on April 1, 2024.

Child Requirements

  Pounds Kilograms Inches Centimeters Age (years)
Minimum 80 36.3 N/A N/A N/A
Maximum 225 102.1 N/A N/A N/A

Measurements and Characteristics

Car Seat Mass (Weight)

4 lbs./1.8 kg

Vehicle Fit Characteristics

  Outside height: N/A 
  Widest outside width: N/A 
  Vehicle requirements:
  • Lap-shoulder belt and LATCH
  • If LATCH is not present in the vehicle seating position, must order/use Merritt’s Attachment Bracket Kit.  To use the kit, MUST be able to slip the strap through the seat bight.  (Test by sliding an object, like a ruler, between the seat cushions to ensure it can emerge at the back.  This is usually only possible in minivans and SUVs.)

Child Fit Characteristics

  Narrowest torso area: N/A
  Narrowest seat cushion width: N/A
  Seat cushion depth: N/A
  Seat cushion depth extender options: N/A

Harness Fit Characteristics

  Harness Type: N/A
  Number of harness height positions: N/A
  CR bight to lowest shoulder height position: N/A 
  CR bight to highest shoulder height position: N/A 
  Crotch strap present: No
  Crotch strap adjustability: N/A
  CR bight to nearest crotch strap position: N/A 
  CR bight to farthest crotch strap position: N/A

Angle

  Semi-recline allowed in forward-facing position: Yes
  Other: N/A

Tether

  Tether present: Yes
  Special tethering:

If LATCH is not present in the vehicle seating position, must order/use Merritt’s Attachment Bracket Kit.  To use the kit, MUST be able to slip the strap through the seat bight.  (Test by sliding an object, like a ruler, between the seat cushions to ensure it can emerge at the back.  This is usually only possible in minivans and SUVs.)

Accessories • Add-ons

  • Additional/replacement vests
  • EZ-Up head rest
  • EZ-Up cap
  • Attachment Bracket Kit (a required purchase if vehicle lacks LATCH)

Miscellaneous Information

  • MSRP (U.S. dollars): Starts at $795.00
  • Company certifies to meet standard:
    • FMVSS213 (U.S.): Yes
    • CMVSS 213 (Canadian): Not tested to this standard
  • Will ship to Canada? Yes
  • Owner’s manual languages available: English

Learn More • Get in Touch

Note: Clicking on links will take users to a different website