Finding the right baby car seats with Kiddie Country

Parents are legally obliged to have baby car seats in Australia, and when you consider the unfortunate fact that car accidents are the leading cause of death for children under 14, these laws are justified. 

As with most baby and child products, the range of options available can be confusing. Kiddie Country offers some of the best baby car seats for sale in Australia to help you make the right decision and keep your child safe.

Baby car seats, newborn and older

The Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) is an independent test for baby car seats, ensuring they are above and beyond the minimum required Australian standards. There are two main child restraints to consider:

1.Capsules: 0 to 6 months 

A capsule is rearward-facing and includes an inbuilt harness. This is the legal requirement for babies under six months and can be used up to when the child can still fit comfortably into the seat. 

2.Forward-facing car seat: 6 months to 4 years 

A front-facing restraint has a six-point harness, and is recommended that children use one for as long as they can fit in it after they turn four.

Ensuring car seat safety

All of the baby car seats we sell at Kiddie Country legally need to meet mandatory safety standards. The results of the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) tests are published online at Child Car Seats. Models featured on this list are considered safe, and those rated higher than one star exceed the legally required safety performance standards.

Will the seat fit in my car?

As a general rule, the smaller the car, the tighter the fit. The length of your back seat, anchor point locations, door armrests, and window angles must be considered when choosing the right baby car seat. 

The team at Kiddie Country can help by understanding the model of your car then recommending the best baby car seats Australia can offer.

Never buy a second-hand baby car seat or capsule!

When you are unaware of a baby car seat's full history, there is a level of risk. A second-hand seat may look fine but still be damaged. Risking your child's safety to save a few dollars is never a good idea. The affordable prices at Kiddie Country come with peace of mind in knowing you can rely on the quality of the product you purchase.

When is it safe for children to use an adult seat belt?

By law, all children must be suitably restrained. If a child aged seven or over is too small for an adult seat belt, you should still use the booster seat. The "five-step test" should be performed before moving a child to an adult seat belt (roughly when 145cm tall):

1. Can the child sit with their back against the seat?
2. Are knees bent comfortably over the front edge of the cushion?
3. Does the shoulder belt sit across the mid-shoulder?
4. Is the lap belt across the top of their thighs?
5. Can they remain in this position for the whole trip?

Find the best baby car seats on sale at Kiddie Country today

With the finest brands, all tested for high levels of safety; you can trust the baby car seat options at Kiddie Country. Feel free to ask our expert team any questions you may have to find the right one and keep your child safe in the car today!