Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Cozy Dozee?


A: A Cozy Dozee is a gentle head support for sleeping children in the car. It is an ‘add-on accessory’ for children’s car restraints and NOT a safety device.  The Cozy Dozee gently supports children's heads, giving BETTER QUALITY SLEEP in the car and helping to improve neck posture and relieve adult distractions when driving.

Q: Has Cozy Dozee been patented?


A: Yes, Cozy Dozee has a patent and trademark to it's name.

Q: Do I put the Cozy Dozee on before the child goes to sleep or after? 


A: It is very important that the Cozy Dozee is positioned on AFTER the child is asleep.  Make sure the child’s head is in an upright posture, then gently stretch and slide to position the front of the Cozy Dozee inline with the child’s forehead.   Note: Adults should only position the Cozy Dozee when the car is safely parked, in a stationary position and with the parking brake on.  We suggest you could either reach through the car to the child or alternatively open a window and get out of the car to reach through, or open the door.

Q: Can I use the Cozy Dozee on Rear facing seats (Type A)?
 

A: No, the Cozy Dozee is designed for use ONLY;
- on Type B, forward facing car seats or convertible boosters, with side wings, that are compliant with AS 1754 (2013), and have an inbuilt harness 
- for children approx 9 months to 6 years.


Q: Can I use the Cozy Dozee on booster seats that uses a lap and sash (adult) seatbelt (Type E)?
 

A: No, this product is not suitable for booster seats that utilise the adult seat belt. The Cozy Dozee is designed for use ONLY;
- on Type B, forward facing car seats or convertible boosters, with side wings, that are compliant with AS 1754 (2013), and have an inbuilt harness  
- for children approx 9 months to 6 years.


Q: Is the Cozy Dozee a safety product?


A: No, the Cozy Dozee is a car seat accessory and is NOT TO BE USED AS A SAFETY DEVICE.  Nor is the Cozy Dozee designed to provide any protection in the case of the accident.  It is meant to improve sleep quality and comfort by gently supporting the child’s head and preventing them from dropping forward.

Q: Has the Cozy Dozee been tested?
 

A: Yes.  Please see our Testing page for full information at Cozy Dozee Testing which details our crash testing, flammability testing and air permeability testing and more.

Q: Did the Cozy Dozee pass the tests?
 

A: Yes, the Cozy Dozee is a car seat accessory used for comfort and not for safety.  The standard requires testing to ensure that the car seat accessory “does not lessen the protection and performance offered by the child restraint”.  Testing proved this to be correct.

An statement from the Operations Manager at APV Engineering and Testing Services, including an except from our test report, can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=665999563464395&set=pb.446877232043297.-2207520000.1393311933.&type=3&theater

Q: Have car seat manufacturers approved the use of the Cozy Dozee with their seats?


A: We do not have approval of the car seat manufacturers no have we specifically sought this approval.  The reason behind this approach is the new Australian Standard.  It came out around the middle of 2013 and it contains specific provisions for car seat accessories that are designed to ensure that accessories do not interfere with the performance or protection offered by car restraints.  We have crash tested our product and we believe our testing has established his to be the case with the Cozy Dozee.

A statement from the Operations Manager at APV Engineering and Testing Services, including an except from our test report, can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=665999563464395&set=pb.446877232043297.-2207520000.1393311933.&type=3&theater

Q: Can the child still move their head?


A: Yes, there is plenty of space when using the Cozy Dozee.  The child still has both side to side movement and a gently supported forward movement.  The Cozy Dozee is elasticated and does not hold the child rigidly or restrain their heads (or that would be dangerous).  In some instances, if the child is sitting upright, the Cozy Dozee will not even be in contact with their forehead, as the wings of the car seat hold the Cozy Dozee out in front of the child's profile.  Please watch our video on our HOME PAGE to see the Cozy Dozee in action and the flexibility it affords.

Q: What if the Cozy Dozee 'slips' down to neck level?


A: The Cozy Dozee will not just 'slip' down as it is made from a non slip, cotton material and the elasticated portion ensures it sits snug to the sides of the child's car seat. If, however, it did somehow 'slip' down to neck level, the wings of the car seat hold the Cozy Dozee out from the child's profile and the elastic ensures it can not be held under the chin at the neck as it would spring straight out again and be held out by the wings. 

Please see further information regarding suffocation (and testing by CSIRO) on our Testing page at Cozy Dozee Testing.

Our crash testing showed no contact with the throat.

Q: Is the Cozy Dozee a toy?
 

A: No it is not to be used as a toy.  It is a car seat accessory used for comfort.  As we mentioned above, the Cozy Dozee should only be positioned by adults and only AFTER the child is asleep.

Q: What happens if we notice the Elastic degrading? 

A: Elastic degrades over time; we therefore recommend replacing your Cozy Dozee at any sign of wear and tear or over stretching of the elastic 

Q: How do I remove the Cozy Dozee quickly in the case of an accident?

A: In the case of an accident, the Cozy Dozee should be removed by simply lifting it back into the “ready to use” position.  The child can then be removed from the child restraint.

There is also a breakaway clip which can be released by tugging the Cozy Dozee, if it hasn't been released by the accident already.

Q: How do I care for my Cozy Dozee?
 

A: The Cozy Dozee is made from Cotton fabric and Polyester fill.  We recommend caring for it by doing a cold hand wash only and line dry flat.  Please also do not tumble dry, do not iron and do not dry clean your Cozy Dozee.

If you have any other questions relating to your Cozy Dozee, please contact us via the contacts page.