Irish Mum Creates ‘Cosynest’ Child Suit To Increase Safety In Car Seats

An Irish mother has created a new child suit to ensure a better connection between the child and the safety restraints of car seats, thus reducing the risk of ejection during a collision. Christine Carolan’s Cosynest baby wrap came out as the safest product in high-speed tests carried out at the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory in February. The restraints of the car seat remained in place during the test because the product ensures a closer fit due to less fabric. Speaking about the Cosynest, Christine said: “A jacket on a baby is bulky material. “The car seat strap may seem snug on the baby, however in an accident this material compresses, making the gap between the baby and the car seat strap greater. “Our Cosynest allows the car seat straps to be as snug and safe as possible while keeping the child warm and cosy.” The mum-of-two has been designing, refining and testing the Cosynest for the last two years. This week, it launched in the international market through Kickstarter.com. According to the Road Safety Authority, road deaths are the leading cause of child mortality in Ireland with road traffic collisions accounting for over a third of child deaths. For more information on Car Safety, click here.