[Maximo]

Full disclosure: I am a BB retailer

I have used the Buddy Belt for 4.5 years and I am comfortable using it in the car for my boys. First, I know they wouldn't fall out of it in a car accident. Second, I do not think it would cause injury because it fits close to the body, and I have swung my boys in them (like a carnival ride) when we encountered an off leash dog. I know this wouldn't equal the impact of a car accident, but it was a good indicator to me that it wouldn't hurt them.

My boys have also run full force to the end of a 30' leash and snapped at the end of the leash. No injuries or bruises.

Third, I like the hardware. The D ring is very strong and supported the weight of my big boys.

My concern for safety relates to the tether of car seats -- the length, the strength of the clip, and so on.