Abstract: A child restraint device for use with a vehicle seat having a back portion with a forward side and rear side, the back portion further having at least one device selected from the group consisting of head padding, adjustable shoulder belts, adjustable lap belts, and a provision for mounting the back portion to a vehicle seat. The child restraint device also has a bottom portion with a top side and bottom side. The bottom portion is foldably coupled to the back portion and has at least one device selected from the group consisting of buckle harness assembly, leg strap, and a provision for mounting the bottom portion to a vehicle seat.

Abstract: The present structure is a flexible, lightweight foldable child restraint device designed for attachment to a vehicle seat such as an aircraft passenger seat without using vehicle seat belting and having restraint capacity for children of all ages. In an emergency situation, this child restraint device has a quick release feature to enable parents to disengage the device while keeping the child restrained, embrace the seat and restrained child in their lap, and further restrain and protect the child by cradling or hugging the child while the child remains restrained to the seat.

Abstract: The present invention is a flexible, lightweight foldable child restraint device designed for attachment to a vehicle seat such as an aircraft passenger seat without using vehicle seat belting and having restraint capacity for children of all ages. In an emergency situation, this child restraint device has a quick release feature to enable parents to disengage the device while keeping the child restrained, embrace the seat and restrained child in their lap, and further restrain and protect the child by cradling or hugging the child while the child remains restrained to the seat.