The present structure is a flexible, lightweight foldable child restraint device designed for attachment to a vehicle seat such as an aircraft passenger seat without using vehicle seat belting and having restraint capacity for children of all ages. In an emergency situation, this child restraint device has a quick release feature to enable parents to disengage the device while keeping the child restrained, embrace the seat and restrained child in their lap, and further restrain and protect the child by cradling or hugging the child while the child remains restrained to the seat.