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CARES is a Lifesaver
for Families Who Travel

Burlington, VT (March 16, 2010) - Anyone who has ever flown with a child knows what a process packing for the day can be. First, there's the snacks, then the toys, and don't forget all of the wet wipes and, of course, the child's favorite teddy. The last thing parents need to be concerned about when flying with toddlers is dragging their car seat through the airport. The CARES Child Aviation Restraint System takes away that worry with a convenient 1-lb device that is easy to use and easy to transport.

CARES is an FAA-approved 1 lb. harness-type safety device that fits into a 6-inch stuff sack, adjusts to fit virtually all airplane seats, and takes one minute to install. It is designed for children 22-44 lbs. (1-4 years old) who are in their own plane seats, and is certified for all phases of flight – taxiing, take off, turbulence and landing.

Before the invention of CARES, families had to lug a bulky car seat onto planes to ensure their little ones were secure. Often times, their car seat wouldn't fit properly and would need to be checked planeside, leaving the child less secure than everyone else on the plane.

Nine years ago CARES was invented and patented by Louise Stoll, a grandmother, who watched her 7-months pregnant daughter deboard a plane with a wriggling toddler on her hip, a diaper bag in her hands and a car seat slung over her shoulder. Stoll took one look at the situation and knew that "there had to be a better way!" It took her seven years to obtain a patent, find a partner to manufacture a prototype, and get the device approved by the FAA for all US airlines.

The pocket-or-purse-sized CARES, retailing for $74.95, has wowed judges nationally and internationally including winning the Good Housekeeping Magazine 2008 Good Buy Award—one of 8 winners picked from the 2000 evaluated. It has also won the Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products and 10 Most Socially Responsible Products of 2008; NAPPA Gold for Parenting Resources, the Crystal Cabin Award which recognizes innovative airplane cabin concepts; an iParenting Media Award for Excellent Products; a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval; an Editor's Choice Award from the Family Review Center; the Toy Man of Seal of Approval, Award of Excellence and eChoice Award; and the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval.

In addition to award recognition, CARES is now approved by Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and for use on Air Baltic, Air France, Cathay Pacific, Czech Airlines, El Al, EVA, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Airlines, Olympic Airlines and Swiss International Airlines.

To date, more than 55,000 CARES have been sold worldwide. The multi-award-winning child aviation seatbelt can be purchased through its www.kidsflysafe.com website and at select specialty retailers and e-commerce stores throughout the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore and Australia.

Testimonials

I just travelled alone with my 1 and 3 year old boys and it was so easy.  CARES is a dream come true.
~ Melissa

I tell everyone I can about CARES and the safety it provides. ~ Renee

No hassle carrying a big car seat on and off the planes.  It was a long flight but CARES made it easy.
~ Samantha

CARES has given us the freedom to travel by air and has been worth every penny. ~ Murphy family

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