The standard CARES harness is designed for children who:

• Weigh between 22 – 44 lbs
• Are at least 1 year old
• Can sit upright independently
• Fit within the harness dimension

The special CARES harness is designed for:

• Special Needs Support: Older children, teenagers, and adult flyers who need extra upper-body torso stabilization during a flight.
• Extended Sizing: Accommodates passengers up to 6 feet tall.
• Longer Straps: Features vertical tracking straps engineered with an extra 10 inches of length to fit comfortably around larger individuals.
• Standard Seating: Designed exclusively for use in a forward-facing airplane seat.

Important FAA Regulatory Note for Special CARES: If the flyer is over 44 lbs or 40 inches tall, airlines require an official FAA Exemption Letter to use this harness during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Please apply via regulations.gov at least 4 to 6 weeks before flying!