Air Protect, developed using the advanced Dorel/Kettering testing method to simulate real-life side impacts, provides greater energy absorption and head containment in the most severe impacts; where intrusion into the passenger compartment occurs. For customized safety, the easy-adjust 12-position headrest of the Essential Air properly aligns the Air Protect system with the child's head, where it's needed most.

The unique internal design also allows for a higher harnessed weight range on the Essential Air, up to 65 pounds. Keeping your child secure in the internal harness system longer. With convenience features like the no-rethread harness, single-hand adjust headrest and integrated cup and snack holders, this car seat boasts the best of both safety and style.