RideSafer
RideSafer Gen 5 Lightweight, Compact, Portable Car Seat (Extra Large, Black)
The RideSafer Gen 5 is a vest-type child restraint system designed for use in motor vehicles as an alternative to traditional forward-facing car seats. It is primarily used for travel, ridesharing, and rental cars due to its compact and lightweight design, allowing three children to fit in one row. The Extra Large size fits children aged 3 years and up weighing between 80 and 110 lbs, meets FMVSS 213 requirements, and can be used with a lap and shoulder belt either with or without the top tether anchor. Note that this gently used item is missing the instruction manual and neck rest.
- Color
- Black
- Gender
- unisex
- GTIN
895376000118- MPN
RIDESAFER-895376000118-GENTLYUSED-BLACK-NOMANUAL-NONECKREST
Specifications
Vest-type child restraint system that is lightweight, compact, and portable for travel.
Vest type design, FMVSS 213 certified, use with or without tether, fits 3 across.
- Color
- Black · black
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- kids
- Condition
- used
Additional Attributes
- Vest type Child Restraint System
- Revolutionary technology optimizes adult seat belt fit for child's body
- Certified for use in motor vehicles, meets FMVSS 213
- Legal to use in all US states
- Compact and ultra-lightweight design
- Portable for travel, ridesharing, taxi, rental car
- Fits 3 children in same row of vehicle
- Can be used with vehicle lap belt and top tether
- Can be used with lap and shoulder belt only without tether
- X-Large size recommended for 80-110 lbs
- Recommended for ages 3 years and above
- Easy to install and use
- Great for grandparents and caregivers
Image Analysis
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Top-down studio shot of a black padded safety harness with shoulder straps, padded lap pads, adjustable webbing, a central metal buckle, logo patches reading 'ride safer', and multiple yellow warning labels on a white background.
OCR: Crash Tested. ride safer. WARNINGFlat laypadded shoulder strapsadjustable webbing strapsmetal center buckleplastic strap slidervelcro closuresrectangular padded lap padsgray binding trimblack textured fabricorange printed text 'ridesafer' on strapswhite rectangular logo patchessmall yellow warning labelsstitched seamsloop handle at top- 02high
A child sitting in a vehicle rear seat secured with a padded multi-point harness system; harness straps and shoulder pads labeled 'ride safer', central buckle fastened, seat belt routed across the child, and the child wearing a pink shirt and light blue cropped jeans.
OCR: ride saferchild passenger (not identified)rear vehicle seatblack leather car seatfive-point harnessshoulder straplap beltcentral buckleharness chest padsfoam padded shoulder padsyellow 'ride safer' text on padsgray fabric trimadjustment strapseat belt routing across torsostitched seat upholsteryshort-sleeve pink shirtlight blue cropped jeans with frayed hembare lower leg and foot- 03high
Top-down studio product shot of a padded harness belt with shoulder straps, adjustable webbing, metal buckles, a lumbar pad, and an instruction label on a white background.
OCR: HARNESS BELT. ROUTING. ADJUSTMENTFlat laypadded shoulder strapsadjustable nylon webbing strapsmetal rectangular bucklepadded chest panelpadded lumbar padVelcro patchgrey binding trimblack mesh fabricinstruction label- 04high
Illustrated ridesafer sizing chart showing a seated cartoon boy on a wooden chair with labeled measurements A and B and a four-column table of size ranges for Extra Small, Small, Large, and Extra Large plus updated weight requirement notes.
OCR: ridesafer Sizing Chart. Extra Small. Small. Large. Extra Large. Height. 30~45 inches. 35~50 inches. 45~57 inches. 47~62 inches. Weight. 22~40 26.5~40* lbs. 30~60 lbs. 50~80 lbs. 80~110 lbs. A. 8~12 inches. 10~14 inches. 12~15 inches. 14~18 inches. B. 18~24 inches. 20~26 inches. 22~30 inches. 24~34 inches. A Shoulder to top of thigh when seated. B Waist when seated. Updated Weight Requirement. Extra Small (XS) vests manufactured before Dec 5, 2024: minimum weight 22 lbs (fully compliant at the time of manufacture). Extra Small (XS) vests manufactured after Dec 5, 2024: minimum weight 26.5 lbs, per the latest FMVSS 213 regulation update. Both versions are safe, tested, and compliant - the difference reflects a regulatory change, not a design or safety issue.ridesafer logoSizing Chart headercartoon boy illustrationwooden chairupward vertical measurement arrow labeled Ahorizontal dashed line at waist labeled Bshirt with collarshorts with orange colorshoelaces on shoesbrown hairstudio white backgroundtable of size columnscolumn header Extra Smallcolumn header Smallcolumn header Largecolumn header Extra Largerow label Heightrow label Weightrow label Arow label Bnumeric range cells in tablebullet list of updated weight requirement textblack and orange color schemeflat vector illustration styledashed measurement lines- 05medium
Three children standing indoors in front of a closed interior door wearing padded safety vests with shoulder straps, chest buckles, and waist belts; a patterned rug and hardwood floor are visible.
OCR: rideSaferchild standing full lengthfemale child on leftfemale child centermale child on rightpadded safety vest teal (left)padded safety vest pink (center)padded safety vest black (right)shoulder strapschest bucklewaist belt with bucklefoam padding panelsrectangular label patches on strapsstriped wide-leg pantslong sleeve shirt orangelong sleeve shirt navy stripedshorts blackcasual sneakersankle boots browngeometric patterned rughardwood floorinterior paneled doordoor knoblight switch- 06high
Two children running on a paved path outdoors past piles of yellow fallen leaves; one child in the foreground holds a Mickey Mouse plush and both wear black safety vests or harnesses. Green shrubbery lines the path and a curb runs along the side.
child running (foreground)child running (background)plush Mickey Mouse toyblack safety vest or harness with rectangular patcheslight blue long-sleeve shirtnavy shortsfloral patterned shortsblue high-top sneakersblue slip-on shoepaved pathwaycurb edgingpiles of yellow fallen leavesscattered yellow leaves on pavementdense green shrubbery and plantsdaylight outdoor lightingsmiling expression (visible)
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- RideSafer
RideSafer Gen 5 - RideSafer
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Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 reviews · out of 5
Stroller came super fast and I love it
Stroller came super fast and I love it
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/ScienceBasedParenting, r/Parenting, r/CPST, r/daddit, r/uberReddit discussions reveal that the RideSafer travel vest is generally viewed as a safe, convenient option for travel when used appropriately, but concerns exist around its approval status and safety for younger children.
Overall sentiment is mixed, leaning slightly positive due to its portability and safety features, but tempered by concerns about certification and fit for very young children.
Themes
Use Cases
- Travel and car rentals
- Taxi and rideshare rides
- City living where a full car seat is impractical
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Is the RideSafer vest as safe as a forward-facing car seat?
- It passes FMVSS 213 and can be safe with proper use and tether, but opinions vary.
- Can the RideSafer vest be used on airplanes?
- No, it is not FAA approved for use on aircraft.
Compared To
vs Traditional car seats
RideSafer vest is more portable but may be less safe or suitable for younger children.
vs WhizRider vest
RideSafer is often discussed alongside WhizRider, with concerns about the latter's certification.
Source Threads
Safety comparison to forward-facing seats
User asks if the RideSafer vest is equivalently safe to a forward-facing car seat. Top comment shares crash test videos and notes similar head excursion results, but points out that side-impact protection may be lacking. Another comment emphasizes the importance of correct use and the top tether.
u/winecountrygirlr/ScienceBasedParentingView thread →
Use with a 3-year-old for travel
Parent considering the vest for travel with a 3-year-old. Comments advise against it due to the child's young age and maturity, suggesting a traditional car seat for safety. Some note the vest is better for older kids.
u/mdk2004r/ParentingView thread →
Trial of XS size in NYC
User shares experience trying the XS size on their 2-year-old in NYC. The child was within weight/height limits, but commenters express caution due to the child's age and the need for maturity to sit properly. The parent plans to use it for short taxi rides.
u/crochetjenr/CPSTView thread →
General discussion on travel car seats
Thread asks about travel car seats and mentions the RideSafer vest. Comments discuss its portability and ease of use, but note it is not for airplane use. Some parents share positive experiences with older children.
u/bmore_bror/dadditView thread →
Use in Uber rides
Uber driver asks about passengers using the RideSafer vest. Comments confirm it is legal and safe when used correctly, and mention it as a great option for rideshare. Some discuss the WhizRider comparison and certification issues.
u/No_Combination46r/uberView thread →