At the ABC Show in October, we saw a product we saw in prototype form at the 2012 ABC Show. We thought it was a great idea back then and we still think it’s a great idea now. It reminds me of my old Dream Wings; perhaps those of you who have been around for a while remember those being sold in Skymall and One Step Ahead.
Anyway, the Cardiff Booster Seat Headrest is for kiddos in backless boosters (ahem, or adults) who would like head support while sleeping. A bonus is that it helps keep these same boostered kids from becoming limp noodles in their boosters when they fall asleep. The wings attach securely to the vehicle’s head restraint poles with hooks and star knobs and can be adjusted up or down to fit a person of any size. They can also be rotated up and out of the way for daily use. Here’s a video of the headrest in use.
For more information, see the Cardiff website at www.cardiffproducts.com. The Booster Seat Headrest retails for $49.99 and is available on Amazon.
This looks like it may be good for kids on long car rides. I agree with the others that they would have to lower the price before I would try it.
Looks awesome! If the price point was lower, I’d order a couple sets.
I can’t wait to read/see reviews of these in use here and on car-seat.org!
Oh.how.cool! I need those!
I miss my dreamwings (sent them to a friend when she drove her kids cross country), but this looks way better.
From what I’ve read about active head restraints, I don’t think this headrest will interfere. The point of the Booster Seat Headrest is to keep you upright with your head aligned somewhat with the vehicle head restraint. Problems with your head rebounding into the BSH would occur if you’re out of alignment with it and your head snaps back into a headwing or your body activates the vehicle head restraint. They should really be placed up and out of the way when you’re not resting, though.
For vehicles with airbag sensor wiring in the head restraint posts, it’s possible the warning light on the dashboard would indicate a problem if the BSH is installed. As usual, a little common sense and reading both user manuals is warranted.
On a front seat, I’d be concerned about it interfering with active head restraints, no?
Also, some newer vehicles have airbag sensors in the front seat headrests. How would this impact those?
I WANT one, it looks really comfy! I have some concerns about what would happen in certain types of crashes. I guess it would be a calculated risk.
@Melissa, I can’t see why they wouldn’t be safe in the front seat. You’ll have rebound in the front seat just as you would in the back seat.
I want these for my too-big-for-boosters girls, but that’s a hefty price tag. I think we’ll just have to make due without.
I totally want this for myself. Is it safe to use in the front seat?
I never sleep in the car (I wish I could, but I just can’t), however I’m totally ordering this product for my 16 year old! My 9 year old still fits in one or two highback boosters so I don’t “need” a second one yet but once he does, I’ll spring for a second one.