What Are The Best Child Car Restraints and Baby Seats?

Choosing the best child car restraint to transport your precious cargo is confusing, to say the least. Firstly, you need to determine the age/size of your child to determine whether it is a capsule, child seat or booster seat that you need. It’s good to know that all types of child restraints must meet the Australian Standard, one of the strictest standards in the world. However, certain models provide better protection and are easier to use than others.

The NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, NRMA and RACV conduct research on an ongoing basis to help you make the best decision. They tested over 30 restraints and have given them a ranking based on their performance and ease of use.

Ranking Scale

A= Exceptional
B=Good
C=Above average
D=Meeting the standard requirements

Baby Capsules

Baby capsules are for babies up to 9 kg or 7 cm, usually about six months old or younger.
The following baby capsules all received an A.

Booster Seats

Booster seats are for children not large enough to use a seatbelt and usually weighing between 14 and 26 kgs.

The model below was the only one to score an A for excellent performance and ease of use.