Car Seats

We have an extensive range of car seats for all ages. All Australian children must be restrained in a suitable child restraint until they reach the required torso length.

Baby Car Seat Rules

• A baby must be in a rear facing baby car seat or infant carrier/capsule until they are at least 6 months of age.
• Most experts recommend that children stay rear facing for at least 12-18 months.
• Children must be in a harness until 4 years of age and at the required height marker.
• Children may be in a booster with a seat belt when over 4 years of age and at the required height markers.

Types of Car Seats

• Infant Carriers are available form 0 - 6mths or 0 - 12mths depending on the brand.
• Convertible car seats are commonly available from 0-4, with some 0-8.  when (They covert from rear to forward facing).
• Convertible boosters are available from 6mth - 8 years. (They convert from forward facing with harness, to without harness over 4-6).
• Booster seats are available without harnesses from 4years+.
• G-Seats are available which keep your child in a harness from 6mths (or when turned around) to 8 years, usually with easy to adjust harness straps.
• Your child is always safest when they are in a full harness. 

Best options to maximise safety and convenience are:

• Capsule / infant carrier - 0 - 6/9 months.
• Convertible Car Seat      6/9month to 4 - rear facing to 15 mths, then forward facing
• G Seat - In harness from 4 until 8, or until no longer need to be in a car seat.

Baby Car seat fitting in Caulfield, Balaclave, Elsterwick St Kilda, Elwood, Brighton, Highett and Sandringham