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Over the past two years, Dorel’s team of industry-leading car seat engineers has collaborated with researchers at Kettering University to study side impact crashes. “The Dorel/Kettering Method and Air Protect™ are truly break-through advancements for child passenger safety,” said Brelin-Fornari, who specializes in pediatric crash safety and oversees the crash safety programs at Kettering.

“The technology is so revolutionary that we will be rolling it out globally – incorporating it in Dorel car seats in Europe and Australia, in addition to North America,” said Hani Basile, Global Dorel Juvenile Group President and Chief Executive Officer.

Air Protect™ is being offered in the new Safety 1st Complete Air car seat in black/gray and brown/orange. In addition to offering the best side impact protection, the Safety 1st Complete Air with Air Protect™ is easy to install, with Safety 1st’s QuickFit™ Harness System, among other features. “We know that proper installation and use are critical to a child’s safety too,” added Dorel’s Taylor.

In August, Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores were the first to offer the Complete Air car seat with Air Protect™, followed by other retailers later in the year. To learn more, visit www.safety1st.com/airprotect. Safety 1st has been the definitive leader and innovator in child safety products for the home and car for the past 25 years.

Air Protect™ Technology will also be extended to other Dorel car seats, including Maxi Cosi, Eddie Bauer and Cosco car seats.

Kettering University thanks Dorel for additional information provided for this article.