Houdini Stop Clip

Product Information

Design: It consists of two clips joined by a length of non-toxic red silicone. These clips attach to the harness straps of the car seat, highchair, or stroller to hold them closer together, preventing the child from wriggling out.

The Houdini stop is NOT illegal in the UK. There was obvious concern that car seats are designed to be opened with one red button. Obviously the Houdini is an extra clip to the one red button release however the ambulance service have said that in the case of an accident where evacuation needs to be speedy, they will simply cut with scissors through the car seat straps & the Houdini. Far superior than having a collision where the childs upper body is unrestrained. I spoke personally to the ambulance service about it.Replacement for Chest Clip: Yes, it can be used in place of an existing chest clip. However, it should not be used in conjunction with an existing chest clip. The old chest clip should be fully removed before using the Houdini Stop. Just realised that the Houdini strap is actually illegal in Europe at the moment, so scrap that idea. It can also be used with highchair and stroller harnesses also, to prevent children standing up and possibly falling. It can also be used with highchair and stroller harnesses to prevent children standing up and getting out. Yes is can. It is universal. It should not however be used with an existing chest clip. Please ensure the old chest clip is fully removed before using a Houdini Stop

Yes. The Houdini Stop chest clip has been crash tested at the Autoliv Test Facility in Melbourne, Australia. The Houdini Stop has now been officially crash tested in both forward facing and rear facing situations, using Type B, A1, A2 and A4 seats. It meet the AS/NZS Standard 1754 and 8005:2013 in all the test situations. All items are sent via Australia Post eParcel service, Australia Post Express eParcel, Aramex or Direct Freight Express Courier Service.HIGHLY ADJUSTABLE - FROM BABIES TO TODDLERS - Suitable for children aged 12 to 36 month old so you can continue to use this baby chest harness clip as your child grows. The Houdini Stop fits almost all common Britax, Diono, Graco, Evenflo & many more car seat harness straps up to 38mm wide. What is the Houdini Stop? The Houdini Stop Chest Strap is a device which prevents your child from taking their arms out of their car seat straps. It consists of two simple clips joined by a length of material. The clips connect to each of the 2 car seat straps and hold them closer together preventing your child from wriggling out. The Houdini Stop Chest Strap is a device which prevents your child from taking their arms out of their car seat straps. It consists of two simple clips joined by a length of material. There's also a little clip called the Besafe Belt Collector. It does the job of a chest clip but it isn't a chest clip and doesn't interfere with the workings of the straps. This is a bit cheaper so if you want to try it first it might be worth it. You mentioned narrow shoulders - if she's wriggling a shoulder free at a time, this might be better. Children are protected from injury while riding in a car seat in the event of a collision, and the seat has its primary function as a way to do so. The chest clip is not permitted to be used in a child car seat that is under UN ECE R44 regulations. Crash tests show that a 3 year old child has loads of 55-60g, causing massive deflection in their chest and internal viscous compression. 5 Point Plus Anti-Escape System has received industry safety awards in the United Kingdom and Germany. During the drafting of UNECE R129, car seat manufacturers successfully pushed for the removal of the clause prohibiting chest clips. Despite the fact that there is currently technology to measure dangerous loads, no regulations around the world use sensors that can do so.

Is it legal? EU legislation states that car seats can not be sold with a chest strap or chest clip attached as it indicates that car seats should be able to be unfastened by a single red button. However, the Houdini Stop is an aftermarket product and is not illegal to buy, sell, or fasten to your own car seat. We have had confirmation from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe that it is not illegal. The clips connect to each of the 2 car seat straps and hold them closer together preventing your child from wriggling out. The Houdini Stop car seat chest clip is a very useful training product for the stage where your child does not understand the importance of staying inside their harnessing. It suits many age ranges and is simple for an adult or older child to remove if necessary.The Houdini Stop Chest Strap is a device which prevents your child from taking their arms out of their car seat straps. It consists of two simple clips joined by a length of material. The clips connect to each of the 2 car seat straps and hold them closer together preventing your child from wriggling out. I sympathise greatly with all who experience this ‘problem’. I find it amazing that the ‘experts’ have not so far devised a solution that actually works and does not cost the earth. Has anyone thought about using one of those animal cages? – Joke!