AmSafe CARES Harness vs J.L. Childress Universal Car Seat Travel Belt
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
AmSafe CARES HarnessList price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| AmSafe CARES Harness | J.L. Childress Universal Car Seat Travel Belt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Airplane gear | Airplane gear |
| List price | Not listed | $10.99 |
| Weight | 1 lb | Not listed |
| Child weight | 22–44 lb | Not listed |
| Child height | Up to 40 in | Not listed |
| FAA-approved for aircraft | Yes, per the maker label | Not listed |
| Setup time | 60 seconds, per the maker | Not listed |
| Fits | Aircraft seats with a forward-facing lap belt; maker says it fits most economy, business and first-class seats | Most forward-facing convertible car seats and high-back booster seats with a top-tether strap |
| Machine washable | No | Not listed |
| Maker's use notes | FAA approved per 14 CFR 21.305(d), approved for aircraft use only; not for cars; forward-facing seats only; child must sit upright unassisted; not in exit rows or on seats with inflatable restraints; use lap belt only | Adult use only. Do not use while a child is sitting or riding in the car seat. For forward-facing convertible seats and high-back boosters with a top tether. |
AmSafe CARES Harness
A light belt-and-strap harness that works with the airplane lap belt for a child who has their own seat.
- Under 1 lb
- Maker says about one minute to install
- Fits in a bag with no car seat to carry
- Aircraft use only
- Narrow range, 22 to 44 lb and up to 40 in
J.L. Childress Universal Car Seat Travel Belt
A nylon strap that hooks a car seat's top tether onto a rolling suitcase so you can wheel the seat through the airport. Comes with a drawstring storage pouch.
- Very low price
- Packs into a small pouch
- Works with most tethered forward-facing seats
- Not for use with a child in the seat
- Needs a top-tether strap, so no infant seats