Abstract: An apparatus for restraining a child or adult in a chair, shopping cart, high chair, stroller, carriage, wheelchair, or the like, has a plurality of straps adapted to cross the body of the restrained person. A fastener is attached to the free end of each strap. Each fastener is attachable to members of the chair. Fasteners may be made adjustable, or a separate adjuster may be included on the strap. The apparatus may be made with three, four or five straps to restrain the waist, chest, head and legs of a seated person against movement away from a seatback more than a selected distance.