Abstract: A child restraint includes a support with a harness for securing a child to the support. The support is formed of two portions, a base and a flap, which are hinged together and which are locked in a planar configuration supporting the child, but are folded over for carrying and storing the restraint. The restraint is constructed further with a set of three wing panels extending from the base and another two wing panels extending from the flap, all the wings being connected by hinges and being locked in a common plane for supporting the child on a person's lap. The wing panels can be locked also in forwardly extending positions wherein the wing panels serve as walls surrounding the child to provide protection in vehicular travel, particularly during sudden deceleration and possible crash situations.