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Child Restraint System: Common term for a specially
designed device that secures a child in a motor vehicle, meets
federal safety standards, and increases child safety in a crash.
Also called a “Car Seat.”
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that pertains to all
restraint systems intended for use as crash protection in
vehicles for children up to 50 pounds. Required for child
restraints sold in the USA.
Head Restraint: Structure at the top of the backrest which is
designed to keep the child’s head in the proper position and
provide protection for the child’s head during a crash.
ISO-14001: International environmental management system
standard administered by International Organization for
Standardization (ISO).
ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538: Side impact test requirements
for child restraints. Not required for child restraints sold in the
USA.
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. Acronym for
standardized vehicle anchorage system. Method to afx child
restraint systems to vehicles independent of the vehicle seat
belts. Most booster seats do not use LATCH.
QS-9000: An automotive quality standards system used by
supplier to the automobile industry.
