Abstract: Disclosed is a new and improved child seat for use with an automobile with airbags. A roll-top safety shield can be fully retracted for open access or can be locked into place to shield a child against injuries related to an inflating airbag. An object of the roll top safety shield is to shield the child against injuries caused by an inflating airbag and against debris that may be loosened and launched during an impact. The roll top shield is designed to allow the child to enjoy the view, yet also provide easy and quick removal for cleaning. The roll top safety shield may also be embodied in a kit form, where a supplemental shield assembly can be removably secured to an existing child seat.