Convertible Car Baby Seats

New Australian standards have provided shoulder height markers on all new convertible car seats to determine whether the baby or toddler fit safely into the convertible car seat. Convertible Car seats have a retractable stabilising bar for the rear facing mode, which is also an Australian standard. Most Convertible Car seats will now include deep side wings for maximum protection in side impact collision. In the forward facing mode, Convertible car seats will have one or more reclining positions for maximum comfort for the baby or toddler. Convertible Car Seats are available in many different brands and price ranges which include a variety of inclusions and features. Convertible Car seats range from Basic and safe to Deluxe and plush designs with extra safety features. Australian Standards for Convertible Car seats require stringent crash testing for all convertible car seat manufacturers and distributors before sale in Australia. Convertible Car Seats include a 5 point safety harness which must be used at all times whilst the baby or toddler is in the car. By Australian law, all convertible car seats must be anchored to the car at two positions. The first being the anchor strap which is permanently attached to the convertible car seat. This is anchored to the anchor point or anchor bolt which must be installed to carry a car seat in any passenger vehicle. The second point of anchorage is the seat belt which must be fed through and behind the convertible car seat and buckled in as per the manufacturer’s instructions. A correctly installed convertible car seat must be firm and secure and not move around the back of the vehicle. Convertible Car seats must be installed correctly to provide maximum safety for your baby or toddler.

Some Convertible Car Seat Brands include Safe n Sound, Infa Secure, Maxi Cosi, Safety 1st, Hypod and Baby Love. All convertible Car seat brands and designs have important and safe features. When choosing a convertible car seat, the key is deciding which Convertible car seat is best for your child’s size and which has enough cushioning and comfort for the newborn. It is also essential to choose a convertible car seat that is easy for you to install properly and correctly.