Air Barrier Cushion, or A.B.C., is an InfaSecure car seat feature built into the headrest of selected child restraints. It adds air cushioning between a child’s head and a potential side impact point, helping the seat manage impact as part of its overall protective design.
How does Air Barrier Cushion work?
Air Barrier Cushion places additional cushioning within the headrest, around the area that supports your child’s head. In a side impact, that cushioning is designed to add a barrier between the head and the point of impact.
The feature is integrated into the restraint itself. It is not an accessory that parents add when setting up the seat. Like any part of a car seat’s protective design, it works as intended when the restraint suits the child and is installed and used according to its instructions.
Why is it in the headrest?
The headrest helps position and support a child’s head during travel. Placing Air Barrier Cushion there adds cushioning in an area that matters during a side impact. As your child grows, follow the restraint’s instructions for adjusting the headrest and harness so both remain correctly positioned.
How does it fit with other InfaSecure technologies?
Some InfaSecure restraints bring several protection features together. For example, Attain Air, Achieve Air and Accomplish Air list Air Barrier Cushion alongside Secur-Air and Air Cocoon Technology.
Each feature has a different role within the complete restraint. Air Barrier Cushion adds cushioning in the headrest, while the other technologies contribute to the seat’s broader impact management system. Check the individual product page and manual to see exactly what is included in the model you are considering.
Does Air Barrier Cushion replace correct car seat use?
No. Protective features are only one part of choosing and using a child restraint. The seat must be appropriate for your child’s size, installed correctly in your vehicle and adjusted each time you travel. Check the shoulder-height markers, harness position and top tether against the instructions for your specific seat.
Air Barrier Cushion is a considered addition to InfaSecure’s headrest design, giving families another feature to understand when choosing a car seat. You can explore the InfaSecure range and compare the technologies listed for each model.
Frequently asked questions
Is Air Barrier Cushion included in every InfaSecure car seat?
No. Features vary by model. Check the product page or manual for the exact restraint you are considering.
Do I need to install Air Barrier Cushion separately?
No. On models that include it, Air Barrier Cushion is integrated into the car seat headrest.
Is Air Barrier Cushion the same as Secur-Air?
No. They are distinct InfaSecure features. Selected models use both as part of a wider protection system.
