Abstract: A child vehicle seat tether extension apparatus includes a main body member having a first end and a second end, wherein clips or other attachment means are disposed on both ends thereof. The clip on the first end is attached to the anchor point in the rear seat of a vehicle, and the clip on the second end is attached to a tether that is connected to the child safety seat. Optionally, the tether extension apparatus may be adjustable. The main body member of the tether extension apparatus may be made of either a rigid material or a flexible material, such as strap. The attachment means may be any suitable type of clip, carabiner, hook or similar mechanism for securing the tether extension to an anchor point in a vehicle at one end, and the tether of a child's safely seat on the other end thereof.