The BestVest is a seatbelt positioning device designed to support the fitment of the vehicle's seatbelt on the occupant's body.
The Bestvest is suitable for wheelchair based passengers and can also be used with regular vehicle seating positions to help with positioning of the seatbelt.
The BestVest is fitted onto the occupant before getting into the vehicle. 
The BestVest can be moved from vehicle to vehicle and must always be used with the vehicle seatbelt.
Important information for parents: The Unwin BestVest is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Unwin BestVest is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The BestVest is a seatbelt positioning device designed to support correct vehicle seatbelt positioning.

BestVest

The Careva Harness System prevents the person falling forwards or to the side and can assist with achieving good vehicle seatbelt fit. It can be fitted in all vehicles with an opening between seat base and back. The system uses a spinal belt as its foundation for all other parts. It is installed first and wraps around the vehicle seat and is secured at the back of the seat. 
These options are available depending on the person’s needs: 
Pelvic t-belt: used to hold the pelvis to the back of the seat for good positioning. 
Thoracic belt: used to position the upper body and prevent the person from falling forwards or to the side. 
Shoulder harness: used in the same way as the thoracic belt to support the upper body and to prevent the person from falling forwards or to the side. 
Combi harness: a combination of the shoulder harness and the pelvic t-belt. The shoulder straps are fastened on the front rather than the side as the standard shoulder harness.
Important information for parents: The Careva Harness System is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Careva Harness System is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Careva harness system is a postural harness that prevents the person falling forwards or to the side and can assist with achieving good vehicle seatbelt fit.

Careva Harness System

The EZ-ON Vest features adjustable straps and is secured with a rear zipper closure. It can be used in vehicles and with wheelchairs. EZ-ON Vests were originally only designed for use in buses (with no seatbelts), however they evolved to offer products to be used together with the vehicle seatbelt. 
As there are many models, with different use criteria (including lie down travel) it is recommended to review the catalogue or contact the supplier.
Important information for parents: The EZ-ON Vest is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The EZ-ON Vest is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The EZ-ON Vest comes in a range of sizes for children and adults. Some models can be used for lie-flat car transport.

EZ-ON Vest

This harness has seven lockable buckles that can only be released with an additional tool. There are two types of lockable buckles to choose from.
 The harness consists of a baseband that is attached to the rear seat of a vehicle. Where the harness is used in multiple vehicles (including buses) an additional base band can be purchased. 
It comes with an anti-submarining strap that can be removed if not required. 
Optional headrest available to suit larger seat backs. 
It must be used with the vehicle seatbelt. No anchor point required, the harness is fitted to the vehicle seat.
Important information for parents: The B&amp;S Seven Point Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
This product is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

This harness has seven lockable buckles that can only be released with an additional tool.

B&S Seven Point Harness

The Carfix Bus Seat Harness can be used on most seats (not suitable for bench seats) and uses buckles behind the harness to secure it to the seating position. It can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle and must be used with the vehicle seatbelt. No anchor point is required, the harness is fitted to the vehicle seat. 
The warranty period is 2 years calculated from delivery date. 
Important information for parents: The Carfix Bus Seat Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Carfix Bus Seat Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Carfix bus seat harness uses buckles behind the harness to secure it to the seating position. It must be used with the vehicle seatbelt.

Carfix Bus Seat Harness

This Carfix 5 Point Seat Harness can be used on most seats (not suitable for bench seats) and uses a front buckle with adjustable shoulder straps. It can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle and must be used with the vehicle seatbelt. No anchor point is required as it is fitted to the vehicle seat. 
The warranty period is 2 years calculated from delivery date.
Important information for parents: The Carfix 5 Point Seat Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Carfix 5 Point Seat Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

This postural harness can be used on most seats and uses a front buckle with adjustable shoulder straps.

Carfix 5 Point Seat Harness

Designed as a vest, with magnet buttons located at the front. The magnets can only be undone with an additional device (a magnetic key, or conventional magnet). 
It can be placed on the person before entering the vehicle and includes an anti-submarining strap. 
The harness can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle and must be used with the vehicle seatbelt. 
The vest is 90% cotton and 10% viscose. 
The warranty period is 2 years calculated from delivery date.
Important information for parents: The Carfix Unisafety Easy Travel Magnet Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
This product is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

This harness is designed as a vest, with magnet buttons located at the front. It can be placed on the person before entering the vehicle and includes an anti-submarining strap.

Carfix Unisafety Easy Travel Magnet Harness

This Hemco Harness comes in three sizes. The small harness is used with the vehicle’s anchorage point (up to 36 kg). The harnesses are designed to be fitted to the person before entering the vehicle. Each harness requires the lap-sash seatbelt to be converted (using a gated-buckle) to a lap belt.
 There is an optional pen-popper buckle (anti-escape feature) and anti-submarining strap.
Important information for parents: The Hemco Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Hemco Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Hemco Harness comes in three sizes and is fitted to the person before entering the vehicle.

Hemco Harness

The Houdini 28 Harness fits most types of vehicle seats. For seats that ‘narrow’ towards the top of the backrest, the Model 27 is more suitable. 
The 5-point harness is similar to the Houdini 27 except that the seat attachment straps go vertically around the vehicle seat and access is required between the seat back and seat cushion for fitting. 
The harness is not a vehicle restraint, and therefore the vehicle seatbelt must always be used.
Important information for parents: The Houdini 28 Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Houdini 28 Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Houdini 28 Harness is a 5-point harness, available in three sizes.

Houdini 28 Harness

The Houdini 27 is a 5-point harness, suitable for single backrest seats e.g. front vehicle seat, split rear backrest seats, bus, and airline seats (check with airline). The harness is connected to a back pad which is fitted horizontally around the vehicle seat back with two horizontal straps. 
Identical to the Houdini 28; however, straps fasten horizontally (not vertically). 
Access to rear of seat is necessary when installing. 
The harness is not a vehicle restraint, and therefore the vehicle seatbelt must always be used.
Important information for parents: The Houdini 27 Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Houdini 27 Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Houdini 27 Harness  is a 5-point harness, suitable for single backrest seats, including airline travel.

Houdini 27 Harness

The Houdini 22 Harness can be used on single or bench seats and requires a gap between the vehicle seat and backrest to pass the vertical fixing strap through from the front to the rear of the seat back. 
The harness consists of 2-pieces: a body harness and seat strap (seat strap stays in vehicle). The body harness is fitted to the individual before entering the vehicle. The harness has a waist belt and chest strap which fasten behind the individual’s back with two side-release buckles. 
The harness is not a vehicle restraint, and therefore the vehicle seatbelt must always be used. May be a good option for taxi transport. 
An additional seat attachment strap can be purchased for use in another vehicle.
Important information for parents: The Houdini 22 Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Houdini 22 Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Houdini 22 Harness is fitted to the user before  entering vehicle and can be used on single  or bench seats.

Houdini 22 Harness

The Houdini 13 Harness is suitable for use on a single seat only and requires a gap between the vehicle seat and backrest for installation for the strap to be passed through. To fit the harness, easy access is required all the way round the seat back and underneath the base of the seat cushion. 
The harness is fitted to the occupant using three press button buckles – all located behind the seat where the user cannot reach them. 
The harness is not a vehicle restraint, and therefore the vehicle seatbelt must always be used. 
Can also be fitted on wheelchairs and some easy chairs.
Important information for parents: The Houdini 13 Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Houdini 13 Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

Suitable for use on a single seat only, the Houdini 13 Harness is fitted to the child using three press button buckles – all located behind the seat.

Houdini 13 Harness

The Houdini 31 Harness fits most types of vehicle seats. It is installed in the vehicle seat using two vertical straps. This requires a gap between the seat and backrest and access to the rear of the seat for fitting. It is fitted to the child in the vehicle, using two steel buckles located at the child’s chest and waist area. The steel buckle is designed to be difficult for children to open. 
The product comes with a vehicle seatbelt cutter for quick emergency release. The harness is not a vehicle restraint, and therefore the vehicle seatbelt must always be used.
Important information for parents: The Houdini 31 Harness is a specialty product designed for occupants with disabilities and medical conditions. This type of product should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
The Houdini 31 Harness is supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with when using it.

The Houdini 31 Harness is compatible with single and bench seats with all buckles are located behind the seat.

Houdini 31 Harness

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