The Hope Car Bed allows for five different methods of restraint: in the restraint bag with cummerbund or with the three-point harness and cummerbund, and in supine position, prone position, or on the right side. The recommended position for safety is supine. Prone or side positions should be used only when medically necessary.
The Hope Car Bed should only be installed in the rear passenger seat of the car with the child's head facing the center of the vehicle. Two seat belts should be used to install the car bed. Whether you use the restraint bag or the three-point harness, the cummerbund should always be used. The harness and restraint bag are not meant for simultaneous use. A leveling wedge is available to keep the car bed level so the child is not lying tilted at an angle.
The Hope Car Bed can accommodate children up to 29" without bending the knees, or slightly taller children with the knees bent.
Standard features of the Hope Car Bed include:
- Neck pads
- 3-point harness
- Two locking clips
- Medical tube guide
- Small restraint bag
- Two leveling/rebound straps
- Small adjustable cummerbund
- EPS foam sides and head protection/comfort cushion
Features of the restraint bag:
Available in two sizes - Small bag fits 4.5 lbs - 10 lbs, Large bag fits 10 lbs - 35 lbs
Available in standard or side-facing
A slot in the lower part of the bag for feeding gastro tubes through
Opening at the bottom for thermometer leads
Easy access to ventilation tubes
Features of the three-point harness:
Adjustable straps
A Velcro pad for feeding medical tubes through
Hope Car Bed Setup Instructions:
To insert cummerbund with restraint bag:
1. Remove the 1.5" foam side panel
2. Lay the cummerbund in the bed
3. Pushing the 3" bottom cushion aside, insert the metal anchors into the side slots (there will be three slots on each side, use the middle slots)
4. Lay the restraint bag inside the cumberbund
5. Pushing the 3" bottom cushion aside, insert the metal anchors into the side slots (there will be three slots on each side, use the outside slots)
6. Reinstall the 1.5" foam side panel and reposition the 3" bottom cushion
7. Insert the shoulder straps into the slots at the bottom of the 3" cushion
8. Turn the bed over and connect the metal splitter plate to the straps
9. Pull the A-lock strap tight
To secure child in restraint bag with cummerbund:
1. Open restraint bag with dual zippers
2. Install the child and put their arms through the arm slots
3. Zip up the restraint bag
4. Close the cummerbund
To install harness with cummerbund:
1. Install the cummerbund
2. Lay the harness in the bed on top of the open cummerbund
3. Lift the flap at the bottom of the bed to insert the metal anchor into the slot
4. Insert the shoulder straps into the slots at the top
5. Turn the bed over and connect the metal splitter plate to the harness loops
6. Pull the a-lock strap tight
To secure child in harness:
1. Disconnect the harness buckle and chest clip
2. Lay the child in the bed on top of the cummerbund
3. Fasten the cummerbund around the child
4. Insert the latches into buckle to fasten the harness
5. Fasten the chest clip
6. The harness can be adjusted at the bottom
7. Pull the a-lock strap tight and cover it with the flap to keep it out of the way
8. Make sure the chest piece is level and the shoulder straps are tight
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