Abstract: A child safety seat is disclosed which is intended to be used in combination with a hard surface seating device. The safety seat comprises a flat panel of a fabric covered resilient element having an articulated joining portion which allows free movement of an upper section and a lower section of the flat panel. The upper section of the seat comprises an elongated upper torso support element that is designed to support the back of the child and extends upward to the area which would be contacted by the back of the head of a child and the lower section comprises a lower seating panel having integral leg support elements and a waist belt that may be adjustably connected to the elongated torso element and to the lower seating panel by a connecting element.