When is my child too big for the restraint I’m using?
INFANT CARRIER
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754-2004 - When your child's shoulders are level with the top slot of their Infant Carrier it is time to move into a larger seat.
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754-2010/2013 - When your child's shoulders reach the shoulder height marker to change to the next suitable restraint or forward facing mode.
CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754 - 2004 - Your child is too big for a Convertible Car Seat when their shoulders are 25mm above the top harness slot.
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754 - 2010/2013 - When your child's shoulders reaches the shoulder height marker to change to the next suitable restraint or booster mode.
BOOSTER SEAT
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754 - 2004 - If your child’s eyes are above the top of the Booster Seat back when seated, this is an indication to move to the next form of seat.
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754 - 2010/2013 - When your child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker to change to the next suitable restraint.
BOOSTER CUSHION
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754 - 2004 - If using a Booster Cushion with no back (e.g. Nova) then the child’s eye level must be below the car seat back or headrest when the child is seated.
The introduction of the AS/NZS1754 - 2010 saw the deletion of Booster Cushions due to their inability to provide side impact protection. Safe-n-Sound ceased manufacturing booster cushions in 2011.
How long can I keep my baby in the rearward position of my Convertible Car Seat?
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754-2004 - allow you to keep the infant in the rearward position for up to 12kg. Keeping your child in rear facing mode for as long as possible provides maximum safety for your child. When your child's shoulders are level with the top slot of their Infant Carrier it is time to move into a larger seat.
Restraints manufactured to AS/NZS1754-2010/2013 - When your child's shoulders reach the shoulder height marker to change to the next suitable restraint or forward facing mode.
