Carrying Children Safely in Cars
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY IN CARS
Ages and Stages
REAR-FACING
Up to 3-4 years* (Legally - until at least 6 months) It is recommended that children stay rear-facing for as long as possible: until at least 12 months of age and over where possible. Restraint types: Infant carrier, rear-facing 0-4/0-8 years car seat |
FORWARD-FACING
Up to 8+ years* (Legally - until at least 4 years) It is recommended that children stay in an in-built harness for as long as possible. Restraint types: Forward-facing 0-4/0-8 years car seat, forward-facing car seat with in-built harness up to 8 years+*, convertible booster seat with in-built harness |
BOOSTER SEAT
Up to 10+ years* (Legally until minimum of 7 years) It is recommended that children stay in a booster seat for as long as possible. Restraint types: Cushion booster**, dickie seat, integrated booster seat, untethered booster, tethered booster, tethered booster to 10 years* all with either a lap/sash seatbelt or with lap-only belt with external/h-harness** |
NO CAR SEAT
10+ years* (Legally from a minimum of 7 years) It is recommended that children do not move to the seat of the car until they no longer fit in a Car Seat or Booster seat and when they meet the 5 step test. |