Using your car seat

Using the vehicle's seat belt is a universal method for installing a car seat. Any car seat can be secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, even in vehicles with ISOFIX compatibility. Sometimes, using the seat belt can provide a safer and more secure fit than ISOFIX. However, this does not apply to vehicles with only one row of seats, such as UTEs or transport vans, where car restraints cannot be installed due to the lack of anchor points. When installing a car seat with the vehicle's seat belt, be sure to follow the guide paths on the car seat:   ...

ISOFIX is a method of installing a car seat that is used internationally. It was legalised in Australia in September 2014. What is ISOFIX?

What is a tether? The top tether is the adjustable strap that is attached to a car seat typically at the top or top back of a car seat. Connected to this strap is a hook that attaches to the anchor embedded in the vehicle seat. It is a mandatory feature for car restraints in Australia. What does a tether do? The top tether plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety of forward-facing car seats. By preventing excessive forward movement during a collision, it reduces the risk of head and neck injuries to your child. This attachment secures the car seat...

We are regularly reminding parents, how the harnesses on a car seat are used play a critical role in the safety of the seat. It is crucial to ensure that the shoulder straps are being used correctly to provide optimal protection in the event of a car accident. Here are the top 3 mistakes we see parents and carers make: 1. Shoulder straps are at the wrong height When your child is in a rear-facing car seat, the shoulder straps should be at or just below their shoulders. On the other hand, when your child is in a forward-facing car seat, just above...