Kokkoon Safety - By Bummis

Safety Letter Concerning the Kokkoon

This letter is in response to concerns raised by some safety groups about the KOKKOON. The concerns are specifically related to the recommendation that "nothing" come between the baby and the infant car seat. This is a recommendation, not a rule, and is made so parents will use caution when choosing what to put between their baby and the car seat restraint straps. The concern is with bulk or materials with air pockets, which can compress in a collision and allow too much slack in the shoulder harness. The Kokkoon (and headrest) is made with a thin dense material on the back so that compression is minimal. The top cover, which is zipped up after securing the straps, provides the warmth.

While not required by law, Bummis decided to perform a crash test to investigate these concerns. In June 2002, the Impact Facility Group conducted the test at Defense Research and Development Canada in Toronto. The infant car seat, used in conjunction with the Kokkoon, met or exceeded CMVSS 213.1. Parents can be reassured that the Kokkoon is safer than many snowsuits or bunting bags. While the Kokkoon is an after market product, it is constructed so as not to interfere with the functioning of the car seat. Please note that our testing applies to the Kokkoon only and not to any other after market products offered by other companies.

Studies indicate that the biggest problems with car seats are that the straps are not done up tightly enough over the infant or that the seat itself is not affixed properly in the car. In order to ensure the safety of an infant in the car seat:
1) Please ensure that the seat itself is securely fastened as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.
2) Again attach straps as per manufacturer’s instructions, making sure that the straps are fastened securely enough over infant so that no more than one adult finger can fit between the baby and the straps.

Should you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us at
1-888-828-6647. We welcome all inquiries.

Shirley Murdock
Bummis