Houdini Harness 27

Product Code: AR - HH27

The 27 Houdini Harness is a paediatric vehicle harness designed for positioning children who have problems associated with attention or require postural support to travel safely in a car.

The 27 Houdini Harness is a paediatric vehicle harness designed for positioning children who have problems associated with attention or require postural support to travel safely in a car. The harness is made up of a full body 5-point harness that is connected to a back pad that is fitted horizontally around the vehicle seat with two fixing straps. This vehicle harness is classed as a low risk medical device and carries the CE mark and complies with the requirements of MDD 93/42 EEC. Please note that this vehicle harness is not classed as safety harness but as a medical device for postural support. To comply with safety regulations, the vehicle safety belt must always be worn over the top of the harness.

This is a vehicle positioning harness for children and adults with special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down Syndrome, Asperger’s disorder, developmental delay or other challenging behavioural needs where the person has problems with attention and safety. Providing safer travel and management of these loved ones when travelling in the car or other means of transport.

Alternatively, this harness can also be used to offer postural support and assist in seating the occupant in an upright sitting position for persons with physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) and other significant physical disabilities or complex needs where extra support and positioning is required during travel.

Please note, to comply with safety regulations, the vehicle safety belt must always be worn over the top of the harness. The combination of the existing vehicle safety belt and the secondary harness offers added security for the passenger.

It is advisable to carry out a safety and risk assessment to first consider the problems involved and what the situation would be if the passenger is not wearing a special needs harness. Could they be in danger to themselves and to other passengers in the vehicle or even other drivers on the road if they are not safely seated during travel?

Checklist:

  • Only suitable for single backrest seats eg: front vehicle seat, split rear backrest seats, bus and airline seats
  • Attaching straps go horizontally around the rear of the seat it is installed on
  • Full 5-point harness for good support (crotch strap between the legs doesn’t need to be used if not required)
  • Access to rear of seat is necessary when installing
  • Cross strap can be purchased for additional security of the shoulder straps (prevents the shoulder straps been pulled off)
  • No gap required between seat and backrest

Code Size Age Group Buckle Type
#4604-2702-017 27A Paediatric Standard centre-release buckle
#4604-2702-026 27ASB Paediatric Anti-escape buckle
#4604-2703-017 27B 7 years to Adult Standard centre-release buckle
#4604-2703-026 27BSB 7 years to Adult Anti-escape buckle

For consideration once child is of an appropriate height and weight to progress from a full booster into a half booster, usually around 6 or 7 years of age. If unsure please contact one of our product consultants.

Washing instructions 
  • Hand wash only – in warm water up to 70/80 degrees.
  • Use mild detergent/anti-bacterial liquid wash.
  • Mild disinfectant can be used.
  • Do not use bleach
  • Do not tumble dry
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