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As parents and caregivers, we always want to know our children are safe. This is especially true for travelling in the car, where having a correctly fitted child or baby car seat is extremely important for your little one’s safety and wellbeing. At Baby Bunting, we have a wide range of safe and comfortable child car seats so you can feel confident you're keeping your baby safe while you're out and about. You can also take advantage of our accredited car seat fitting service, ensuring your child safety restraint is properly installed.


Baby and toddler car seats

 No matter how old your little one is or what type of vehicle you drive, you'll love the range of child car seats available at Baby Bunting. Whether you need a car seat appropriate for a newborn, an upgrade for your toddler, or a broader or taller booster for an older child, you'll find what you're after right here. Our selection of car seats includes:

 

  1. Infant capsules for easy transitions from car to the pram and back again.

  2. Convertible car seats suitable from birth to approximately 4 years old, or birth to approximately 8 years old.

  3. Harnessed boosters and car seats to keep older children safe and secure in the car.

  4. Seat belt boosters for older children who might not fit a harnessed booster anymore.

 

We also have car seat accessories, like auto shades for the window, tether extenders for your car seat, soft toy travel friends and much more to improve the fit and comfort of your child in the car.

 What car seat should you buy?

 Buying car seats online can be overwhelming. There are so many types and brands to choose from, and because they are an important purchase, you don't want to make the wrong choice. Here are some considerations to help you get the child or infant car seats that are right for your family and vehicle.

 Get the right seat for your child's age and height

 There are two main factors to think about when you're choosing a car seat: your child’s age, and their height when sitting down. These are important factors to consider as they directly affect what type of seat you can use according to the law.

 

While the exact legislation may vary slightly between states, you will generally need to ensure a few things:

 

If you have a baby who is less than 6 months old, they must be seated in a rear-facing car seat or capsule. If your baby is between 6 months old and 4 years old, they are either:

 

  • Rear-facing in a seat where they fit appropriately within the markers of the seat according to the manufacturer’s manual; or
  • Forward-facing in a fully harnessed seat where they fit within the markers to allow them to face forwards.

 

Note: We recommend keeping your child rear-facing for as long as possible, and for a minimum of 12 months, as this is the safest option for children when travelling in a vehicle.

 

If your child is between 4 years old and 7 years old, they are in an appropriate forward-facing harnessed seat or booster seat. If your child is over 7 they may sit in an adult seat, but it’s recommended they are at least 145cm tall and pass the 5-step test before making this change. Please be sure to ask a certified fitter about the relevant legislation in your state or get familiar with it yourself to ensure you are keeping your little one as safe as possible while also following the relevant rules. While your child’s age is relevant for the legislation, it’s also important to remember to always choose a car seat that fits your child well – their shoulder height is key for getting the best harness or seat belt fit.

 Consider your vehicle

 The type of vehicle you drive will also influence what baby car seat might be best for you and your family. For example, if you have a small hatchback or dual cab ute, you might find that large 0-8 harnessed convertible car seats are far too big when rear-facing and restrict the use of your front passenger seat. But if you have a spacious people-mover, that might not matter as much.

 

The size of your family may also impact this choice – for example, if it’s just you and bub typically in the car, then having your front seat available won't be as critical as it would be for someone squeezing a larger group in for every trip.

 

For vehicles with less space, most car seat brands have models with compact shells. This means your little one still has plenty of protection without impacting too much on the rest of the car or ute.

 Plan ahead!

 Getting your child's car seat ready in advance now can have a big impact later on. For example, if you are planning to have more than one child, you might want to think about ensuring you invest in seats that can fit together to allow 2 or 3 to fit well across your vehicle.

 

While we can't plan ahead for every situation (hello, parents of multiples!), considering your future family plans beforehand can help you make the best choice now.

 

If you're looking for a little extra help narrowing down your selection, you can try our car seat selector tool or head in-store to your local Baby Bunting, where a team member will speak with you one-on-one and answer any questions you might have.

 Shop baby car seats from Baby Bunting

 Knowing your little one's safety is at stake can make buying a car seat feel really overwhelming, especially if you're shopping online. At Baby Bunting, we know you want to make the best choice possible, which is why we offer a wide range of car seat options.

 

If you want some extra guidance, you can head down to your local store to browse our selection in person and chat with an experienced team member about what options might work for you. Alternatively, if you have already chosen the seat you want, you can shop online or take advantage of our free contactless click and collect option. No matter how you choose to shop with us, our friendly team members are always happy to help if you have any questions. Discover our Price Promise, where if you find a lower price at a competitor on an identical in-stock product (including delivery), we’ll beat it by 5%.

 

Browse our baby car seats online today!