Abstract: A thermal protection device shaped and sized to substantially cover a child car seat is placed within an interior portion of the child car seat to form an air pocket and thereby thermally protect the child car seat. In one embodiment, the thermal protection device includes a thermal barrier, and a positioning strap. The thermal barrier includes a reflecting layer configured to reflect radiant energy, an insulating layer configured to provide thermal resistance, and in one embodiment, an absorbing layer configured to absorb radiant energy. In one embodiment, a pouch configured to detachably connect to the flexible washable thermal barrier contains a temperature moderation device. The pouch is preferably located within the air pocket at a location that facilitates temperature moderation of the interior portion of the child car seat particularly those components that may contact an occupant.

Abstract: A thermal protection device shaped and sized to substantially cover a child car seat is placed within an interior portion of the child car seat to form an air pocket and thereby thermally protect the child car seat. In one embodiment, the thermal protection device includes a thermal barrier, and a positioning strap. The thermal barrier includes a reflecting layer configured to reflect radiant energy, an insulating layer configured to provide thermal resistance, and in one embodiment, an absorbing layer configured to absorb radiant energy. In one embodiment, a pouch configured to detachably connect to the flexible washable thermal barrier contains a temperature moderation device. The pouch is preferably located within the air pocket at a location that facilitates temperature moderation of the interior portion of the child car seat particularly those components that may contact an occupant.