Octopus Car Harness

The Octopus car harness has been designed for individuals who require either a more supportive or more secure hold than what the car’s own 3-point safety system can provide.The Octopus is particularly suitable for:

Muscular functional limitations / Postural instability
Weak muscle tone ("floppy" posture)
Hyperactivity / high motor activity
Perceptual disorders / autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Cognitive impairment (risk of unbuckling)
Obesity

Key Features

Special features of the Octopus car harness:

Optimal comfort & support: 7-point seat vest provides seating comfort and optimal support for upright positioning of the upper body.
No slipping forward: Crotch strap prevents forward & away slipping and ensures good pelvic position. Removable if necessary.
High flexibility: Can be used with almost all vehicle seats - including single seats, bench seats and with booster seats.
Even more safety: Seven lockable belt buckles provide even more safety, no more unbuckling on their own. The combination of zipper and lockable belt buckles prevents the dangerous opening of the belt while driving.
Growing system: Back remains unchanged - vests in sizes S & M are easily replaceable!
Parts included when purchasing Octopus: Base back part; 7-point seat waistcoat; strap guide in the shoulder area; chest strap, shoulder straps, lap belts; crotch strap; 2x keys for belt buckles, rescue hammer with belt cutter; breathable padding.

Optimal comfort & support

7-point seat vest provides seating comfort and optimal support for upright positioning of the upper body.

No slipping forward

Crotch strap prevents forward & away slipping and ensures good pelvic position. Removable if necessary.

High flexibility

Can be used with almost all vehicle seats - including single seats, bench seats and with booster seats.

Even more safety

Seven lockable belt buckles provide even more safety, no more unbuckling on their own.

Only with 3-point safety belt

Important: The Octopus positioning harness is not classified as a safety harness but as a medical device for positioning. To comply with safety regulations, the vehicle seat belt MUST ALWAYS be worn over the Octopus positioning harness.

Flexible to use

Fast changing of cars: the basic back parts remain mounted in the cars, only the 7-point seat vest changes cars with the user.

Belt cutter

In the event of an accident, the locked belts can be quickly cut with the included belt cutter.

Technical / Sizing Information

All sizes and weights are given as a guide. Tendercare Ltd reserves the right to amend specifications at any time as part of their product development program.

Dimensions & Weights	Octopus Small	Octopus Medium
Upholstery 7-point seat waistcoat (W x H)	32 x 41 cm / 12.6" x 16.1"	42 x 42 cm / 16.5" x 16.5"
Base back part (W x H)	37 x 82 cm / 14.6" x 32.3"	37 x 82 cm / 14.6" x 32.3"
User height (always use a seat shell or booster seat for users with a height up to 150 cm / 59.1")	130 - 160 cm / 51.2" - 63.0"	150 - 190 cm / 59.1" - 74.8"
Body weight of user	30 - 50 kg / 66.1 - 110.2 lbs	50 - 80 kg / 110.2 - 176.3 lbs

Small: 32 x 41 cm / 12.6" x 16.1"

Medium: 42 x 42 cm / 16.5" x 16.5"

Small: 37 x 82 cm / 14.6" x 32.3"

Medium: 37 x 82 cm / 14.6" x 32.3"

Small: 130 - 160 cm / 51.2" - 63.0"

Medium: 150 - 190 cm / 59.1" - 74.8"

ISOFIX Swivel Base — Features: base back part; chest strap; shoulder straps; lap belts; breathable padding.

Swivel Base Cushion — If the vehicle seat (bucket seat) does not have an opening between the seat and back.

Tilt Base 10° — Image 1: Octopus seat cushion and Image 2: incontinence cover.

Head Height Extension — For children and adults, provides lateral support for the head, with height-adjustable support cushions.

How To Video Guides

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