Child Restraints

Child Restraints

A correctly fitted child car restraint can significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injury in road crashes.

However the effectiveness of restraints can be impaired by the use of restraints that are not appropriate for the size and weight of the child, the use of damaged restraints or the incorrect installation of the restraint.

Recent inspections by RACT expert installers found that up to 75% of child restraints were fitted incorrectly.

How to Purchase

RACT provides an extensive range of child restraints at our Hobart and Launceston branches.  We have child restraints available from birth up to 7 years.  For expert advice and fitting call into our branch and discuss with one of our friendly staff. Alternatively you may like to phone our Hobart branch on (03) 6232 6300 to discuss delivery options.

RACT Child Restraints - Member offer

RACT Members receive a 5% discount on child restraints upon request.  Fitting is included free of charge with seat purchase.

  • Products
  • Fitting Information

  • Hi-Liner SG

    $211.00

    4 years – 7 years approx

    Seat will grow with your child

    • Exclusive safe-n-sound SLIDEGUARDtm Clip
    • Expandable Booster seat   
    • Deep side wings and EPS foam Liner
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    Meridian AHR TILT Adjust

    $589

    0-18kgs           birth to 4 years

    AHR Tilt & Adjust Headrest

    Features deep side wings that shield and contain your child’s head in a side impact crash. Unique AHR (Active Head Restraint) is designed to be adjusted as your child grows. Tilt, pull & adjust.

    • Infant safety cushion
    • 4 star safety rating with CREP (Child Restraint Evaluation Programme)
    • Hassle free harness

     

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    Maxi Rider

    $359.00

    6 months – 7 years approx

    Converts to booster after 4 years 

    • Exclusive safe-n-sound SLIDGUARDtm Clip
    • Protecta child safety harness compatible 
    • High back and wide comfortable seat

     

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    Compaq Deluxe

    $399.00

    0kg – 18kgs    birth – 4 years approx

    Changes from rear facing seat to forward facing seat

    • Compact design perfect for small cars
    • Large canopy
    • Machine washable fabric
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    Maxi Rider AHR

    $489.00

    8 kg – 26 kg     6 months – 7 years approx

    Converts to booster after 4 years

    • Exclusive safe-n-sound SLIDEGUARDtm Clip
    • Deep side wings & EPS Foam Liner
    • Protecta child Safety Harness Compatible AHR Headrest
    Buy and get this fitted here:

    Unity Infant carrier

    $349.00

    0-12kgs           birth to 12 months approx

    Compatible prams available

    • EPS layer & high side walls for maximum side impact protection
    • Travel system enables seat removal from car so as not to disturb your baby.
    • Large canopy

     

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  • Child Restraint Fitting

    Child restraint sales and fitting are available at the following branches:
    Hobart     and Launceston

    Effective from 30 November 2009, the laws relating to child restraints are changing.

    These rules require:

    • Children under the age of six months: to be restrained in an approved rearward facing child restraint (e.g. infant capsule)
    • Children from six months to less than the age of four: to be restrained in either an approved rearward facing child restraint or an properly fastened and adjusted approved forward facing child restraint with inbuilt harness (e.g. child safety seat)
    • From November 30 2010, children aged between 4 years and under 7 years must use an approved, properly fastened and adjusted  forward facing restraint OR an approved booster seat which is properly positioned and fastened.

    There are also new laws for where children can sit in vehicles:

    • If a car has two or more rows of seats, then children under 4 years must not travel in the front seat.
    • If all seats, other than the front seats, are being used by children under 7 years, children aged between four and six years (inclusive) may travel in the front seat, provided they use an approved restraint or booster that is properly fitted.

    It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that passengers are properly restrained in a seat belt or approved child restraint. There are penalties for drivers who do not ensure that their passengers are properly restrained.

FAQ's

Effective from 30 November 2009, the laws relating to child restraints have changed. Please read our detailed FAQ section on child restraints for more information.