Abstract: A soft, removable, protective restraint device for the arm or leg of a person, comprising:(a) at least two bands including a wrist band having a circumference slightly greater than that of the person's wrist area, and an upper arm band having a circumference slightly greater than that of the person's upper arm area;(b) a plurality of lock and loop portions for removably fastening one end of each band to an opposite end of the same band;(c) between about one and ten longitudinally oriented bars attached at each end to the bands; each bar being parallel to the other and evenly spaced;(d) an equal number of lightweight stiffening members; each bar comprising an enclosed stiffening member; and(e) a soft, sturdy, washable fabric substantially covering the device is provided.