Child safety seat

摘要

The present invention is directed to an integral child restraint seat having selected portions lined with an energy absorbing material. When a child occupant strikes and/or loads into the child seat, a portion of the total energy dissipated is absorbed by the energy absorbing material. Thus, the overall energy absorbed by the child occupant is reduced. The integral child seat also provides a unique seat latching arrangement including a pliable member that extends from the seat member and operatively engages a stationary portion of the child seat to latch the seat member in a stowed position. This pliable member also provides an integral protective cover that extends from the seat member and covers a portion of the vehicular seat, thereby preventing the vehicular seat from becoming soiled.