Below is a list of car seats and related equipment that may support parents and caregivers with physical disabilities in transporting their children in the car.

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Car Seats & Car Seat Equipment

Bubblebum Inflatable Car Booster Seat

Inflatable booster seat for children over 4 years and 40 pounds.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Wheelchair users
  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Those with impaired vision

Pros:

  • A lightweight alternative to a booster seat
  • Easier to move between vehicles during travel, or for parents who don’t own their own vehicle

Cons:

  • Only for children 4 yrs and older and 40 pounds or more

Approximate Price: $40

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Lulaclips Magnetic Car Seat Strap Clips

Magnetic tool to hold car seat straps out of the way while getting a child in or out.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Wheelchair users
  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Those with impaired vision

Pros:

  • Reduces the need to reach under a child to secure straps
  • Reduces time spent organizing straps before transferring child in

Cons:

  • Uses magnets that could disconnect from the car seat.

Approximate Price: $20

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UnbuckleMe Car Seat Buckle Release Aid

Car seat buckle release aid. Allows the car seat release button to be pushed with an open hand and with less effort.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue

Pros:

  • Reduces need to press with fingers
  • Child can help to press and release

Cons:

  • May be difficult to align

Approximate Price: $15

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Bucklebee Car Seat Buckle Release Aid

Car seat buckle release aid. Allows the car-seat release button to be pushed with an open hand and with less effort.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue

Pros:

  • Reduces need to press with fingers
  • Child can help to press and release
  • Installs onto the car seat so it won’t get lost

Cons:

  • May need to be removed during rides if child attempts to use it while being driven

Approximate Price: $13

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RideSafer Vest

Lightweight, portable safety travel vest—used as an alternative to a car seat.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Wheelchair users
  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Those with impaired vision

Pros:

  • Very lightweight
  • Relatively easy to install

Cons:

  • Only for children 2 and older

Approximate Price: $170

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WayB Car Seat

Lightweight portable car seat for children 22 to 50 pounds and 30 to 45 inches. The car seat weighs 8 pounds.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Wheelchair users
  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue
  • Those with impaired vision

Pros:

  • Easier to move between vehicles during travel, or for parents who don’t own their own vehicle

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Only for toddlers and older

Approximate Price: $400

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Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotational Car Seat

Car seat that can swivel towards the open car door from its installed position.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Wheelchair users
  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue

Pros:

  • Makes transitions in and out of the car easier, and potentially more ergonomic
  • Parent can reach the child straight-on rather than bending around the seat.

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Difficult to move between vehicles once installed

Approximate Price: $400 to $500

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Doona Car Seat and Stroller

Convertible car seat and stroller combo. The stroller can fold to become a functional car seat.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue

Pros:

  • Eliminates the need for two pieces of equipment, which may simplify packing for travel

Cons:

  • Not good for those with lower-back pain or difficulty bending over
  • Too heavy to be easily lifted into a car by all people (16 pounds)
  • Expensive
  • For younger children only

Approximate Price: $550

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Lusso Backseat Mirror

Mirror used to see a baby in a rear facing car seat.

Who Would This Work For?

  • Those with weakness, pain, or fatigue

Pros:

  • Provides visual access to child in rear facing seat
  • May reduce the need to turn or bend to check on child

Cons:

  • Mirror can shift and may need to be repositioned

Approximate Price: $30

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