Recommended child restraints
Choose the right restraint to suit your child’s size
To provide the best protection for your child, it’s important to choose the right restraint to suit their size. A child should only be moved to the next type of restraint once they’ve outgrown their current one.
Check out RAA’s recommendations for each age/size range below.
Let us help
Each car is different in design and size. So too are child restraints, which means some will work better than others. You can see our recommended child restraints below, but before you go ahead and buy a seat, contact our team of experts. They'll help you make the best choice for you, and your child.
You can make an appointment to try seats in your car before you buy, and we can also ensure your seats are fitted correctly.
Call us on 8202 4592 or email childrestraints@raa.com.au with questions, or to get advice and make a booking.
The full range of child restraints can be purchased at our Child Safety Centre at 101 Richmond Road, Mile End. A selected range is available at RAA shops across the state. Seats can also be purchased online.
RAA's recommended child restraints for each age/weight range
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Birth to 6 months
Rearward-facing child restraints.
What the law says
- Infants up to 6 months old must use an approved rearward-facing child restraint and mustn't travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has two or more rows of seats.
- If you have a single-row vehicle – such as a ute or van – a rearward-facing child restraint can be used in the front seat, as long as there are no airbags in that position and an anchorage point is available. Using a rearward-facing restraint in a front seat where there’s an airbag is illegal and extremely dangerous.
- Your restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Our advice
RAA recommends using a capsule for the first 6-12 months and then moving your child into a convertible seat that allows them to stay rearward facing until at least 12 months of age.
Baby capsules are designed specifically for the first months of a baby’s life and feature a narrower shell and harness fit, plus a lower harness slot height than convertible safety seats. This means the baby is held more securely.
There are some capsules available that have been tested and certified for low-birthweight (LBW) babies. According to an Australian study, LBW babies are 3 times more likely to get poor harness fit than average birthweight babies in a child restraint not suited to LBW babies.
For more information, download our Right child, right restraint, right time, Shoulder height markers and Child restraints for low-birthweight babies fact sheets.
Note: It's strongly recommended you test rearward-facing restraints in your vehicle before purchasing to ensure that they fit correctly. RAA offers this service to members for free, so book a fitting today.
Dedicated infant restraints
Birth to approximately 12 months
Safe-n-Sound Unity ISOFIX model
Members' price: $449
RRP: $549This capsule has been tested and designed for low birth weight and premature babies who don’t have restrictive medical conditions.
This capsule can be fitted with either a seatbelt or with the ISOFIX connectors in vehicles with these fittings.
The portable carrier can be removed from the base and clicked into a compatible pram.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online.
Maxi Cosi Mico 12 LX
Members' price: $469
RRP: $569This capsule has been tested and designed for low birth-weight and premature babies who don’t have restrictive medical conditions.
The Maxi Cosi Mico 12 LX baby capsule is the lightest infant restraint on the market.
This infant restraint is easy to install and highly compatible with cars even those with heavily contoured seats.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, or online.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
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6 months to 4 years
Rearward or forward-facing child restraints.
What the law says
- Children aged between 6 months and 4 years old must use either an approved rearward-facing restraint or forward-facing child safety seat with an inbuilt harness, and mustn't travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has two or more rows of seats.
- If you have a single-row vehicle – such as a ute or van – a forward-facing child restraint can legally be used in the front seat, as long as there’s an anchorage point available. In vehicles with airbags in the front seat, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Most vehicle manufacturers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warnings should be adhered to.
- The restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Our advice
Although the law states a child must be a minimum of 6 months old to go forward facing, it is much safer for them to rearward face for longer. Each seat has shoulder height markers that determine when it is legal and safe for the child to face forward – these markers must be followed. Most seats will not accommodate the forward-facing position until at least 12 months with some seats rated up to 30 months.
As children are far more vulnerable to neck and spinal injuries than adults, RAA recommends keeping a child in a rearward-facing restraint until at least 12 months of age, as this gives greater support and protection to the child’s head and neck in a crash.
For more information, download our 'Rearward vs forward facing' and 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheets.
While the convertible seats listed below are all approved to use from birth, we recommend using a dedicated baby capsule for the first 6-12 months, as they're specifically designed for this age bracket.
If you’re not sure a child is the right size for a restraint, or don’t know when to convert the seat to the next mode, check the restraint manual for guidance or book a fitting with RAA’s experts (free for members).
Watch our videos
Rearward facing installation video
Forward facing installation video
Rearward/Forward facing child restraints
Birth to approximately 12 months: rearward-facing; up to approximately 4 years: forward-facing:
InfaSecure Cosi Compact
Members' price: $229 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $399)
RRP: $319.99 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $639.98)The InfaSecure Cosi Compact is great for smaller vehicles, but is still tall enough to use until the child is 4 years old. Due to its smaller base, it’s handy when you need to fit other restraints in beside it.
The seat is easy to fit, with one large seatbelt path opening for both rearward and forward-facing modes and no rebound bar.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online.
Bundle also available at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online.
Birth to approximately 30 months: rearward-facing; up to approximately 4 years: forward-facing:
Mother's Choice Adore AP
Members' price: $299
RRP: $399The Mother’s Choice Adore AP convertible car seat is suitable for newborns through to approximately 4 years of age. The seat allows for extended rearward-facing to approximately 30 months.
This car seat is simple to install with either the seatbelt or the ISOFIX compatible connectors. This seat has an easy adjust headrest and harness and has multiple forward facing recline positions.
This seat offers 5-star protection.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
Safe-n-Sound Quickfix
Members' price: $329 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $599)
RRP: $399 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $798)The Quickfix seat features a narrow shell and is compact when rearward facing. It takes up less room than some other seats with headrests, and its small base makes it easy to fit next to other restraints.
The harness can be adjusted easily from the front without removing the seat from the car, plus it allows small incremental adjustments for a better fit.
This extended rearward facing seat will allow the child to remain rearward facing until around 30 months of age.
The Quickfix also features two forward-facing positions and is ISOFIX compatible.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, select retail shops, or online.
Bundle also available at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online
Safe-n-Sound Graphene
Members' price: $519
RRP: $699The Graphene features a narrow shell and is compact when rearward facing. It takes up less room than some other seats with headrests, and its small base makes it easy to fit next to other restraints.
The harness can be adjusted easily from the front without removing the seat from the car, plus it allows small incremental adjustments for a better fit.
This extended rearward facing seat will allow baby to remain rearward facing until around 30 months of age.
The Graphene also features two forward facing recline and upright positions and is ISOFIX compatible.
This seat also includes the extra safety feature of SICT (Side Impact Cushion Technology) which provides maximum protection in a crash.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online.
Birth to approximately 30 months: rearward-facing; up to approximately 8 years: forward-facing:
Mother's Choice Ascend
Members' price: $489
RRP: $799Compact rearward facing restraint with lots of supportive padding. Will accommodate children rearward facing up until approximately 30 months. Easy harness and headrest adjustments that can be done without taking seat out of vehicle.
Multiple forward facing recline positions and an adjustable crotch buckle to ensure a good harness fit for all ages.
The seat also features Air Protect side impact technology providing maximum head protection in a crash.
This seat is one of the few seats on the market that will accommodate from birth right up around 8 years of age.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre and online.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
Note: It's strongly recommended you try rearward-facing restraints in your vehicle before purchasing to ensure they fit correctly. RAA offers this service for free, so book a fitting today.
Extended harness seats (known as G-type seats)
Approximately 6 months to 8 years
These seats are forward-facing only and, although rated from 6 months, children rarely meet the minimum height markers at this age. Best practice dictates that children should be kept rearward-facing until at least 12 months of age, so we don't recommend using these seats until your child is at least a year old, at which time they should then meet the minimum height marker.
For more information, download our 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheet.
Maxi Cosi Luna Pro
Members' price: $429
RRP: $569The Luna Pro extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. World-first adjustable chin supports built into the headrest reduce the risk of head flop.
This seat features Air Protect® safety to provide maximum protection in a crash. It has an easy harness and headrest adjustment and two recline positions.
It's great for transporting children of different ages.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
InfaSecure Emerge Caprice
Members' price: $249
RRP: $549The InfaSecure extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness.
Its five-point internal, twist and lift harness easily adjusts from the front, and allows small incremental adjustments for better harness fit.
The Emerge features a gradual recline to align with the angle of the vehicle. The blow-moulded shell with deep seating area caters for larger children’s long legs.
Great for use when transporting children of different ages.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, select shops or online.
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4 to 7 years
Forward-facing child restraints or booster seats.
What the law says
- From 4 to 7 years old, children must use either an approved child safety seat with inbuilt harness or a booster seat with a properly fitted seatbelt. Booster seats must not be used with lap only belts.
- They mustn't travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has two or more rows of seats, unless all the other seats are occupied by children who are under 7 years old, or if it’s impossible to fit a third restraint.
- In vehicles with airbags in the front seat, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Most vehicle manufacturers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warnings should be adhered to.
- The restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Our advice
As children grow and develop, their height and weight changes considerably. For many 4 year olds, a forward-facing seat will still be the right size restraint. A booster seat should only be used once the child has outgrown their harnessed seat, which is when they reach the top height marker. Another option is to use an extended harnessed seat that will take them all the way through to approximately 8 years of age using an inbuilt harness.
Boosters are designed to elevate a child so they can wear a seatbelt correctly while providing side protection from both the vehicle and other passengers. Children travelling in a booster seat should continue using it until they’ve outgrown it. If they outgrow their current booster and don’t fit the adult seatbelt correctly, then they'll need to use a larger booster seat.
Boosters must not be used in positions with lap only belts – use a harnessed seat in this position instead, leaving the lap sash belt for the booster.
For more information, download our Right child, right restraint, right time and Shoulder height markers fact sheets.
If you’re not sure a child is the right size for a child restraint, or don’t know when to convert the seat to the next mode, check the restraint manual for guidance or ask RAA's experts.
Watch our video:
Child restraint 4 to 7 years video
Booster seats
Approximately 4 to 8 years
If your child outgrows any of these boosters and can’t wear an adult seatbelt correctly, please contact us to see if there’s a larger one available.
InfaSecure Vario II Create
Members' price: $129
RRP: $164.95This booster is tall with a narrow base and an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
The Vario's blow-moulded design results in enhanced side impact protection. The headrest side wings act like airbags, greatly reducing the force on your child’s head in a side-impact crash.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online
Mother's Choice Tribe AP
Members' price: $169
RRP: $219The Mother’s Choice Tribe AP booster is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
This booster seat provides continued safety for you child with revolutionary Air Protect TM Technology. This seat also features cup holders.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to see if you can achieve full extension.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online
Safe-n-Sound Hi-Liner SG
Members' price: $189
RRP: $229The Hi-Liner is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
It features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, retail shops or online.
Maxi Cosi Rodi AP
Members' price: $210
RRP: $259The Maxi Cosi Rodi is one of the tallest boosters on the market and is also very narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
This booster features a two-position recline and expandable side wings.
Not only is it one of the tallest boosters on the market, it also has a rounded headrest, making it easier to fit in most vehicles when fully extended.
The seat also includes Air Protect Superior Side Impact Technology that provides excellent side impact protection.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected shops, or online.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
Safe-n-Sound Tourer
Members' price: $85
RRP: $99The Tourer is a lightweight, untethered booster that’s primarily designed for use in utilities and vans and the third row of SUVs where there are no anchor points.
As it is untethered, it makes it easy for moving from car to car.
Although included in the same age category as other boosters, this seat is not as tall as a boosters with an adjustable head rest.
Rear impact bars provide structural support and protection for the neck and a switchable sash guide helps correctly position the seatbelt.
It also features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips.
Available to purchase from the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Approximately 4 years to 10 years
Safe-n-Sound Kid Guard
Member's price: $259
RRP: $299The Kid Guard is one of the tallest boosters on the market and has a very narrow base that allows for easy seatbelt buckle access. The seat has an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
It also features expandable lower side wings, an extendable seat base and a slide guard clip to prevent the child sliding under the seatbelt in a crash.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Extended harness seats (known as G-type seats)
Approximately 6 months to 8 years
These seats are forward facing only and, although rated from 6 months, children rarely meet the minimum height markers at this age. Children should be kept rearward-facing until at least 12 months of age, so we don't recommend using these seats until your child is at least a year old, at which time they should then meet the minimum height marker.
For more information, download our 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheet.
Infa Secure Emerge Astra
Members' price: $439
RRP: $549The Infa Secure extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness.
Its five-point internal, twist and lift harness easily adjusts from the front, and allows small incremental adjustments for better harness fit.
The Emerge features a gradual recline to align with the angle of the vehicle. The blow-moulded shell with deep seating area caters for larger children’s long legs.
Great for use when transporting children of different ages.
Available for purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Infa Secure Emerge Caprice (same seat as above with alternate cover)
Limited member offer: $329
Maxi Cosi Luna Pro
Members' price: $429
RRP: $569The Luna Pro extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. World-first adjustable chin supports built into the headrest reduce the risk of head flop.
This seat features Air Protect safety to provide maximum protection in a crash. It has an easy harness and headrest adjustment and two recline positions.
It's great for transporting children of different ages.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
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7 years and over
Booster seat or adult seatbelt.
What the law says
- Children 7 years and over are required to be secured in an approved child restraint (e.g. extended harnessed seat or booster seat) or a properly fitted and adjusted seatbelt.
- Note: A properly adjusted seatbelt is where the sash part sits on the shoulder and the lap part sits low across the hips or upper thighs.
- In vehicles with airbags in the front seat, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Most vehicle manufacturers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warnings should be adhered to.
- The restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order.
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Booster seat/extended harnessed seat or correctly fitted seatbelt
Just because a child has reached 7 years of age, it doesn’t mean they are going to be able to move out of their booster and into an adult seatbelt.
The law says the adult seatbelt must fit them correctly. If it doesn’t, they’ll need to stay in an approved booster or child restraint until it does. Seatbelt fit varies from car to car and even from position to position in the same car, but most kids aren’t big enough to fit properly into an adult seatbelt until they’re about 10 to 12 years of age (approximately 145cm).
There’s an important safety reason for this - vehicle seats and seatbelts are designed for adult bodies. Just because a child is 7 years old, it doesn't mean they're large enough to fit in a seatbelt or seat designed for adults. A child that moves into an adult seatbelt too early is twice as likely to suffer devastating injuries in a crash.
View our range of booster seats and extended harnessed seats covered in the previous tab (4 to 7 years).
Lap-sash seatbelts offer greater protection to passengers than lap-only seatbelts, so try to always use a lap-sash belt when your child moves into an adult seatbelt.
If your front seat has airbags, you should also check the manufacture's recommendations. Most car makers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 years in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warning should be adhered to.
Watch our video:
Child restraint 7 years + video
How do I know when the seatbelt fits them correctly?
Try this simple 3-point test:
- Does the sash part of the seatbelt sit on the middle of the shoulder and not touch the neck or face?
- Does the lap part of the seatbelt sit low down on the hips and not on the abdomen?
- When you sit the child on the seat with their bottom all the way back, are their thighs long enough for their knees to bend, allowing the legs to hang over the front of the seat?
If you answered 'no' to any of these questions, your child needs to be in a booster seat to make both the sash and the lap part of the seatbelt fit right, and to ensure maximum crash protection.
If you’re unsure, you can book a fitting with RAA’s experts (free for members).
If your child has outgrown their booster seat, but can’t wear an adult seatbelt correctly, please contact RAA’s Safety Centre on 8202 4592 to see if there’s a larger one available.
For more information, download our What happens after 7 years of age? and Shoulder height markers fact sheets.
Booster seats
Approximately 4 to 8 years
If your child outgrows any of these boosters and can’t wear an adult seatbelt correctly, please contact us to see if there’s a larger one available.
InfaSecure Vario II Create
Members' price: $129
RRP: $164.95Now available for purchase at all RAA shops
This booster is tall with a narrow base and an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
The Vario's blow-moulded design results in enhanced side impact protection. The headrest side wings act like airbags, greatly reducing the force on your child’s head in a side-impact crash.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, retail shops or online.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Mother's Choice Tribe AP
Members' price: $169
RRP: $219The Mother’s Choice Tribe AP booster is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
This booster seat provides continued safety for you child with revolutionary Air Protect Technology. This seat also features cup holders.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to see if you can achieve full extension.
Safe-n-Sound Hi-Liner SG
Members' price: $189
RRP: $229Now available for purchase at all RAA shops
The Hi-Liner is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
It features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, retail shops or online.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Maxi Cosi Rodi AP
Members' price: $199 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $339)
RRP: $259 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $518)The Maxi Cosi Rodi is one of the tallest boosters on the market and is also very narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
This booster features a two-position recline and expandable side wings.
Not only is it one of the tallest boosters on the market, it also has a rounded headrest, making it easier to fit in most vehicles when fully extended.
The seat also includes Air Protect Superior Side Impact Technology that provides excellent side impact protection.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online.
Bundle also available at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure it fits.
Safe-n-Sound Tourer
Members' price: $85
RRP: $99The Tourer is a lightweight, untethered booster that’s primarily designed for use in utes and vans and the third row of SUVs where there are no anchor points.
As it is untethered, it makes it easy for moving from car to car.
Although included in the same age category as other boosters, this seat is not as tall as a boosters with an adjustable head rest.
Rear impact bars provide structural support and protection for the neck and a switchable sash guide helps correctly position the seatbelt.
It also features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips.
Available to purchase from the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Approximately 4 years to 10 years
Safe-n-Sound Kid Guard
Member's price: $259
RRP: $299The Kid Guard is one of the tallest boosters on the market and has a very narrow base that allows for easy seatbelt buckle access. The seat has an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
It also features expandable lower side wings, an extendable seat base and a slide guard clip to prevent the child sliding under the seatbelt in a crash.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension.
Extended harness seats (known as G-type seats)
Approximately 6 months to 8 years
These seats are forward facing only and, although rated from 6 months, children rarely meet the minimum height markers at this age. Children should be kept rearward-facing until at least 12 months of age, so we don't recommend using these seats until your child is at least a year old, at which time they should then meet the minimum height marker.
For more information, download our 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheet.
Infa Secure Emerge Astra
Members' price: $439
RRP: $549The Infa Secure extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness.
Its five-point internal, twist and lift harness easily adjusts from the front, and allows small incremental adjustments for better harness fit.
The Emerge features a gradual recline to align with the angle of the vehicle. The blow-moulded shell with deep seating area caters for larger children’s long legs.
Great for use when transporting children of different ages.
Available for purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Infa Secure Emerge Caprice (same seat as above with alternate cover)
Limited member offer: $329
Maxi Cosi Luna Pro
Members' price: $429
RRP: $569The Luna Pro extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. World-first adjustable chin supports built into the headrest reduce the risk of head flop.
This seat features Air Protect safety to provide maximum protection in a crash. It has an easy harness and headrest adjustment and two recline positions.
It's great for transporting children of different ages.
Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre.
Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last.
Rearward-facing child restraints.
What the law says
- Infants up to 6 months old must use an approved rearward-facing child restraint and mustn't travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has two or more rows of seats.
- If you have a single-row vehicle – such as a ute or van – a rearward-facing child restraint can be used in the front seat, as long as there are no airbags in that position and an anchorage point is available. Using a rearward-facing restraint in a front seat where there’s an airbag is illegal and extremely dangerous.
- Your restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Our advice
RAA recommends using a capsule for the first 6-12 months and then moving your child into a convertible seat that allows them to stay rearward facing until at least 12 months of age.
Baby capsules are designed specifically for the first months of a baby’s life and feature a narrower shell and harness fit, plus a lower harness slot height than convertible safety seats. This means the baby is held more securely.
There are some capsules available that have been tested and certified for low-birthweight (LBW) babies. According to an Australian study, LBW babies are 3 times more likely to get poor harness fit than average birthweight babies in a child restraint not suited to LBW babies.
For more information, download our Right child, right restraint, right time, Shoulder height markers and Child restraints for low-birthweight babies fact sheets.
Note: It's strongly recommended you test rearward-facing restraints in your vehicle before purchasing to ensure that they fit correctly. RAA offers this service to members for free, so book a fitting today.
Dedicated infant restraints
Birth to approximately 12 months
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Safe-n-Sound Unity ISOFIX modelMembers' price: $449 This capsule has been tested and designed for low birth weight and premature babies who don’t have restrictive medical conditions. This capsule can be fitted with either a seatbelt or with the ISOFIX connectors in vehicles with these fittings. The portable carrier can be removed from the base and clicked into a compatible pram. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online. |
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Maxi Cosi Mico 12 LXMembers' price: $469 This capsule has been tested and designed for low birth-weight and premature babies who don’t have restrictive medical conditions. The Maxi Cosi Mico 12 LX baby capsule is the lightest infant restraint on the market. This infant restraint is easy to install and highly compatible with cars even those with heavily contoured seats. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, or online. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
Rearward or forward-facing child restraints.
What the law says
- Children aged between 6 months and 4 years old must use either an approved rearward-facing restraint or forward-facing child safety seat with an inbuilt harness, and mustn't travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has two or more rows of seats.
- If you have a single-row vehicle – such as a ute or van – a forward-facing child restraint can legally be used in the front seat, as long as there’s an anchorage point available. In vehicles with airbags in the front seat, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Most vehicle manufacturers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warnings should be adhered to.
- The restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Our advice
Although the law states a child must be a minimum of 6 months old to go forward facing, it is much safer for them to rearward face for longer. Each seat has shoulder height markers that determine when it is legal and safe for the child to face forward – these markers must be followed. Most seats will not accommodate the forward-facing position until at least 12 months with some seats rated up to 30 months.
As children are far more vulnerable to neck and spinal injuries than adults, RAA recommends keeping a child in a rearward-facing restraint until at least 12 months of age, as this gives greater support and protection to the child’s head and neck in a crash.
For more information, download our 'Rearward vs forward facing' and 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheets.
While the convertible seats listed below are all approved to use from birth, we recommend using a dedicated baby capsule for the first 6-12 months, as they're specifically designed for this age bracket.
If you’re not sure a child is the right size for a restraint, or don’t know when to convert the seat to the next mode, check the restraint manual for guidance or book a fitting with RAA’s experts (free for members).
Watch our videos
Rearward facing installation video
Forward facing installation video
Rearward/Forward facing child restraints
Birth to approximately 12 months: rearward-facing; up to approximately 4 years: forward-facing:
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InfaSecure Cosi CompactMembers' price: $229 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $399) The InfaSecure Cosi Compact is great for smaller vehicles, but is still tall enough to use until the child is 4 years old. Due to its smaller base, it’s handy when you need to fit other restraints in beside it. The seat is easy to fit, with one large seatbelt path opening for both rearward and forward-facing modes and no rebound bar. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online. Bundle also available at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online. |
Birth to approximately 30 months: rearward-facing; up to approximately 4 years: forward-facing:
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Mother's Choice Adore APMembers' price: $299 The Mother’s Choice Adore AP convertible car seat is suitable for newborns through to approximately 4 years of age. The seat allows for extended rearward-facing to approximately 30 months. This car seat is simple to install with either the seatbelt or the ISOFIX compatible connectors. This seat has an easy adjust headrest and harness and has multiple forward facing recline positions. This seat offers 5-star protection. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
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Safe-n-Sound QuickfixMembers' price: $329 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $599) The Quickfix seat features a narrow shell and is compact when rearward facing. It takes up less room than some other seats with headrests, and its small base makes it easy to fit next to other restraints. The harness can be adjusted easily from the front without removing the seat from the car, plus it allows small incremental adjustments for a better fit. This extended rearward facing seat will allow the child to remain rearward facing until around 30 months of age. The Quickfix also features two forward-facing positions and is ISOFIX compatible. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, select retail shops, or online. Bundle also available at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online |
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Safe-n-Sound GrapheneMembers' price: $519 The Graphene features a narrow shell and is compact when rearward facing. It takes up less room than some other seats with headrests, and its small base makes it easy to fit next to other restraints. The harness can be adjusted easily from the front without removing the seat from the car, plus it allows small incremental adjustments for a better fit. This extended rearward facing seat will allow baby to remain rearward facing until around 30 months of age. The Graphene also features two forward facing recline and upright positions and is ISOFIX compatible. This seat also includes the extra safety feature of SICT (Side Impact Cushion Technology) which provides maximum protection in a crash. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online. |
Birth to approximately 30 months: rearward-facing; up to approximately 8 years: forward-facing:
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Mother's Choice AscendMembers' price: $489 Compact rearward facing restraint with lots of supportive padding. Will accommodate children rearward facing up until approximately 30 months. Easy harness and headrest adjustments that can be done without taking seat out of vehicle. Multiple forward facing recline positions and an adjustable crotch buckle to ensure a good harness fit for all ages. The seat also features Air Protect side impact technology providing maximum head protection in a crash. This seat is one of the few seats on the market that will accommodate from birth right up around 8 years of age. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre and online. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
Note: It's strongly recommended you try rearward-facing restraints in your vehicle before purchasing to ensure they fit correctly. RAA offers this service for free, so book a fitting today.
Extended harness seats (known as G-type seats)
Approximately 6 months to 8 years
These seats are forward-facing only and, although rated from 6 months, children rarely meet the minimum height markers at this age. Best practice dictates that children should be kept rearward-facing until at least 12 months of age, so we don't recommend using these seats until your child is at least a year old, at which time they should then meet the minimum height marker.
For more information, download our 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheet.
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Maxi Cosi Luna ProMembers' price: $429 The Luna Pro extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. World-first adjustable chin supports built into the headrest reduce the risk of head flop. This seat features Air Protect® safety to provide maximum protection in a crash. It has an easy harness and headrest adjustment and two recline positions. It's great for transporting children of different ages. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
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InfaSecure Emerge CapriceMembers' price: $249 The InfaSecure extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. Its five-point internal, twist and lift harness easily adjusts from the front, and allows small incremental adjustments for better harness fit. The Emerge features a gradual recline to align with the angle of the vehicle. The blow-moulded shell with deep seating area caters for larger children’s long legs. Great for use when transporting children of different ages. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, select shops or online. |
Forward-facing child restraints or booster seats.
What the law says
- From 4 to 7 years old, children must use either an approved child safety seat with inbuilt harness or a booster seat with a properly fitted seatbelt. Booster seats must not be used with lap only belts.
- They mustn't travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has two or more rows of seats, unless all the other seats are occupied by children who are under 7 years old, or if it’s impossible to fit a third restraint.
- In vehicles with airbags in the front seat, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Most vehicle manufacturers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warnings should be adhered to.
- The restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Our advice
As children grow and develop, their height and weight changes considerably. For many 4 year olds, a forward-facing seat will still be the right size restraint. A booster seat should only be used once the child has outgrown their harnessed seat, which is when they reach the top height marker. Another option is to use an extended harnessed seat that will take them all the way through to approximately 8 years of age using an inbuilt harness.
Boosters are designed to elevate a child so they can wear a seatbelt correctly while providing side protection from both the vehicle and other passengers. Children travelling in a booster seat should continue using it until they’ve outgrown it. If they outgrow their current booster and don’t fit the adult seatbelt correctly, then they'll need to use a larger booster seat.
Boosters must not be used in positions with lap only belts – use a harnessed seat in this position instead, leaving the lap sash belt for the booster.
For more information, download our Right child, right restraint, right time and Shoulder height markers fact sheets.
If you’re not sure a child is the right size for a child restraint, or don’t know when to convert the seat to the next mode, check the restraint manual for guidance or ask RAA's experts.
Watch our video:
Child restraint 4 to 7 years video
Booster seats
Approximately 4 to 8 years
If your child outgrows any of these boosters and can’t wear an adult seatbelt correctly, please contact us to see if there’s a larger one available.
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InfaSecure Vario II CreateMembers' price: $129 This booster is tall with a narrow base and an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. The Vario's blow-moulded design results in enhanced side impact protection. The headrest side wings act like airbags, greatly reducing the force on your child’s head in a side-impact crash. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected retail shops or online |
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Mother's Choice Tribe APMembers' price: $169 The Mother’s Choice Tribe AP booster is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. This booster seat provides continued safety for you child with revolutionary Air Protect TM Technology. This seat also features cup holders. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to see if you can achieve full extension. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online |
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Safe-n-Sound Hi-Liner SGMembers' price: $189 The Hi-Liner is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. It features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, retail shops or online. |
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Maxi Cosi Rodi APMembers' price: $210 The Maxi Cosi Rodi is one of the tallest boosters on the market and is also very narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. This booster features a two-position recline and expandable side wings. Not only is it one of the tallest boosters on the market, it also has a rounded headrest, making it easier to fit in most vehicles when fully extended. The seat also includes Air Protect Superior Side Impact Technology that provides excellent side impact protection. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, selected shops, or online. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
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Safe-n-Sound TourerMembers' price: $85 The Tourer is a lightweight, untethered booster that’s primarily designed for use in utilities and vans and the third row of SUVs where there are no anchor points. As it is untethered, it makes it easy for moving from car to car. Although included in the same age category as other boosters, this seat is not as tall as a boosters with an adjustable head rest. Rear impact bars provide structural support and protection for the neck and a switchable sash guide helps correctly position the seatbelt. It also features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips. Available to purchase from the RAA Child Safety Centre. |
Approximately 4 years to 10 years
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Safe-n-Sound Kid GuardMember's price: $259 The Kid Guard is one of the tallest boosters on the market and has a very narrow base that allows for easy seatbelt buckle access. The seat has an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. It also features expandable lower side wings, an extendable seat base and a slide guard clip to prevent the child sliding under the seatbelt in a crash. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. |
Extended harness seats (known as G-type seats)
Approximately 6 months to 8 years
These seats are forward facing only and, although rated from 6 months, children rarely meet the minimum height markers at this age. Children should be kept rearward-facing until at least 12 months of age, so we don't recommend using these seats until your child is at least a year old, at which time they should then meet the minimum height marker.
For more information, download our 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheet.
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Infa Secure Emerge AstraMembers' price: $439 The Infa Secure extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. Its five-point internal, twist and lift harness easily adjusts from the front, and allows small incremental adjustments for better harness fit. The Emerge features a gradual recline to align with the angle of the vehicle. The blow-moulded shell with deep seating area caters for larger children’s long legs. Great for use when transporting children of different ages. Available for purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre. |
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Infa Secure Emerge Caprice (same seat as above with alternate cover)Limited member offer: $329 |
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Maxi Cosi Luna ProMembers' price: $429 The Luna Pro extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. World-first adjustable chin supports built into the headrest reduce the risk of head flop. This seat features Air Protect safety to provide maximum protection in a crash. It has an easy harness and headrest adjustment and two recline positions. It's great for transporting children of different ages. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
Booster seat or adult seatbelt.
What the law says
- Children 7 years and over are required to be secured in an approved child restraint (e.g. extended harnessed seat or booster seat) or a properly fitted and adjusted seatbelt.
- Note: A properly adjusted seatbelt is where the sash part sits on the shoulder and the lap part sits low across the hips or upper thighs.
- In vehicles with airbags in the front seat, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Most vehicle manufacturers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warnings should be adhered to.
- The restraint must be:
- used and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- securely attached to an anchorage point and seatbelt as specified
- maintained in sound condition and working order.
All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1754) in order to gain approved status. Every compliant child restraint will feature a Standards Approved Certification sticker.
Booster seat/extended harnessed seat or correctly fitted seatbelt
Just because a child has reached 7 years of age, it doesn’t mean they are going to be able to move out of their booster and into an adult seatbelt.
The law says the adult seatbelt must fit them correctly. If it doesn’t, they’ll need to stay in an approved booster or child restraint until it does. Seatbelt fit varies from car to car and even from position to position in the same car, but most kids aren’t big enough to fit properly into an adult seatbelt until they’re about 10 to 12 years of age (approximately 145cm).
There’s an important safety reason for this - vehicle seats and seatbelts are designed for adult bodies. Just because a child is 7 years old, it doesn't mean they're large enough to fit in a seatbelt or seat designed for adults. A child that moves into an adult seatbelt too early is twice as likely to suffer devastating injuries in a crash.
View our range of booster seats and extended harnessed seats covered in the previous tab (4 to 7 years).
Lap-sash seatbelts offer greater protection to passengers than lap-only seatbelts, so try to always use a lap-sash belt when your child moves into an adult seatbelt.
If your front seat has airbags, you should also check the manufacture's recommendations. Most car makers will warn against placing children under the age of 12 years in a position fitted with an airbag, and these warning should be adhered to.
Watch our video:
Child restraint 7 years + video
How do I know when the seatbelt fits them correctly?
Try this simple 3-point test:
- Does the sash part of the seatbelt sit on the middle of the shoulder and not touch the neck or face?
- Does the lap part of the seatbelt sit low down on the hips and not on the abdomen?
- When you sit the child on the seat with their bottom all the way back, are their thighs long enough for their knees to bend, allowing the legs to hang over the front of the seat?
If you answered 'no' to any of these questions, your child needs to be in a booster seat to make both the sash and the lap part of the seatbelt fit right, and to ensure maximum crash protection.
If you’re unsure, you can book a fitting with RAA’s experts (free for members).
If your child has outgrown their booster seat, but can’t wear an adult seatbelt correctly, please contact RAA’s Safety Centre on 8202 4592 to see if there’s a larger one available.
For more information, download our What happens after 7 years of age? and Shoulder height markers fact sheets.
Booster seats
Approximately 4 to 8 years
If your child outgrows any of these boosters and can’t wear an adult seatbelt correctly, please contact us to see if there’s a larger one available.
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InfaSecure Vario II CreateMembers' price: $129 Now available for purchase at all RAA shops This booster is tall with a narrow base and an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. The Vario's blow-moulded design results in enhanced side impact protection. The headrest side wings act like airbags, greatly reducing the force on your child’s head in a side-impact crash. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, retail shops or online. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. |
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Mother's Choice Tribe APMembers' price: $169 The Mother’s Choice Tribe AP booster is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. This booster seat provides continued safety for you child with revolutionary Air Protect Technology. This seat also features cup holders. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to see if you can achieve full extension. |
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Safe-n-Sound Hi-Liner SGMembers' price: $189 Now available for purchase at all RAA shops The Hi-Liner is tall and narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. It features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre, retail shops or online. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. |
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Maxi Cosi Rodi APMembers' price: $199 (Or buy a bundle of 2 for $339) The Maxi Cosi Rodi is one of the tallest boosters on the market and is also very narrow with an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. This booster features a two-position recline and expandable side wings. Not only is it one of the tallest boosters on the market, it also has a rounded headrest, making it easier to fit in most vehicles when fully extended. The seat also includes Air Protect Superior Side Impact Technology that provides excellent side impact protection. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online. Bundle also available at the RAA Child Safety Centre or online. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure it fits. |
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Safe-n-Sound TourerMembers' price: $85 The Tourer is a lightweight, untethered booster that’s primarily designed for use in utes and vans and the third row of SUVs where there are no anchor points. As it is untethered, it makes it easy for moving from car to car. Although included in the same age category as other boosters, this seat is not as tall as a boosters with an adjustable head rest. Rear impact bars provide structural support and protection for the neck and a switchable sash guide helps correctly position the seatbelt. It also features a slide guard clip, which helps prevent a child from sliding off the seat and guides the lap part of the belt across the hips. Available to purchase from the RAA Child Safety Centre. |
Approximately 4 years to 10 years
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Safe-n-Sound Kid GuardMember's price: $259 The Kid Guard is one of the tallest boosters on the market and has a very narrow base that allows for easy seatbelt buckle access. The seat has an adjustable headrest that can be extended as the child grows. The headrest has integrated seatbelt guides, so when it’s adjusted to just above the child’s shoulders, it provides an excellent seatbelt fit. The seat is attached to the vehicle with a top tether strap. It also features expandable lower side wings, an extendable seat base and a slide guard clip to prevent the child sliding under the seatbelt in a crash. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre. Note: Before buying a booster with an extendable headrest, test it in your car to ensure you can achieve full extension. |
Extended harness seats (known as G-type seats)
Approximately 6 months to 8 years
These seats are forward facing only and, although rated from 6 months, children rarely meet the minimum height markers at this age. Children should be kept rearward-facing until at least 12 months of age, so we don't recommend using these seats until your child is at least a year old, at which time they should then meet the minimum height marker.
For more information, download our 'Shoulder height markers' fact sheet.
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Infa Secure Emerge AstraMembers' price: $439 The Infa Secure extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. Its five-point internal, twist and lift harness easily adjusts from the front, and allows small incremental adjustments for better harness fit. The Emerge features a gradual recline to align with the angle of the vehicle. The blow-moulded shell with deep seating area caters for larger children’s long legs. Great for use when transporting children of different ages. Available for purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre. |
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Infa Secure Emerge Caprice (same seat as above with alternate cover)Limited member offer: $329 |
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Maxi Cosi Luna ProMembers' price: $429 The Luna Pro extended harnessed car seat is suitable for children that meet the marker (around 12 months) through to approximately 8 years using the full inbuilt harness. World-first adjustable chin supports built into the headrest reduce the risk of head flop. This seat features Air Protect safety to provide maximum protection in a crash. It has an easy harness and headrest adjustment and two recline positions. It's great for transporting children of different ages. Available to purchase at the RAA Child Safety Centre. Gift with purchase upon installation with RAA. While stocks last. |
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