What is STAR Special Needs?

The SafeGuard STAR Special Needs offers the same protection as the standard STAR, with the extended ability to accommodate children with a wide range of special health care needs. The restraint easily adjusts to provide support for children 25 to 105 pounds with torso heights up to 20 inches tall (torso height = seating position base to shoulder).

With its five-point restraint system and extra support accessories, the STAR Special Needs is a convenient, cost-effective solution to keeping special needs children properly positioned and secured for the ride.

Features

• Extra support features include an abductor, recline wedge, torso supports, height adjustors and adjustable headrests
• Wraps around any-size bus seat with the universal cam wrap system
• Meets or exceeds all applicable federal and Head Start safety standards
• Installs on both standard FMVSS 222 and 210 seats
• Seat pad can be removed, washed without removing the seat

Special Health Care Needs Addressed

• High and low muscle tone
• Decreased head and trunk control
• Increased muscle tone in lower extremities
• Behavioral conditions such as hyperactivity, autism, emotional concerns
• Developmentally immature