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Sarah Haverstick, CPST-I

Sarah Haverstick, CPST-I

Senior Manager, Safety Advocacy and Consumer Care
Evenflo Company, Inc.
sarah.haverstick@goodbabyint.com

Sarah Haverstick serves as the Senior Manager of Safety Advocacy and Consumer Care for Evenflo. Sarah is currently celebrating her 17th year in child passenger safety. She is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor and an instructor in the safe transportation of children with disabilities. She has held positions on numerous local, state and national boards related to injury prevention. Sarah is a former chair of the National Child Passenger Safety Board and the Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety. In 2021, she was inducted into the Child Passenger Safety Hall of Fame. Sarah received her bachelor’s in Political Science from Rutgers University and lives in Bradenton, Florida.

Presentations

Car Seat Product Development: Why Can't You Just Do [This]?

Sarah Haverstick, CPST-I

Part of session:
Workshop Session 1C
Friday, December 6, 2024, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Description:

Have you ever wondered what it takes to design and develop a new car seat? This presentation will provide background on the three phases of product development while answering the question: "Why can't you just do [insert idea for a car seat]?" Design considerations and the computer aided design process will be discussed. The presentation will also cover the manufacturing process and assembly line features. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the scope of the car seat development and manufacturing process. Additionally, we will discuss Evenflo's medical waiver program and discuss the potential for adaptations to assist with individual car seat needs.

Objectives:

1. Review the three phases of product development.
2. Name at least three design considerations utilized when researching product ideas.
3. Discuss the computer aided design process.
4. Review the manufacturing process and assembly line features.
5. Discuss opportunities for the use of the Evenflo Medical Waiver program.