Restraining system for a vehicle

A restraining system for restraining an occupant of a vehicle in the event of a collision, the system comprising:

• an occupant supporting device for supporting the occupant while travelling in the vehicle, the occupant supporting device has a longitudinal direction along which an occupant is intended to be positioned when in use;
• a blanket comprising at least one restraint belt comprising a first end and a second end attachable to attachment members arranged on either side of the occupant supporting device such that the at least one restraint belt extends in a transverse direction across the occupant supporting device,
• wherein the attachment members are movable such that the position of the at least one restraint belt is adjustable in the longitudinal direction;
• and
• an activation control unit configured to receive a signal indicative of a vehicle collision, and in response to the received signal control a pre-tension device to increase the tension in the at least one restraint belt,
• wherein the attachment members are automatically moved to a predetermined position based on detected body features of the occupant.