How to install a rear facing baby car seat

Installing children's car seats used to be worse than building an IKEA cupboard from scratch, but with the introduction of ISOFIX child seats, much of the mystery has been solved. You also get a more secure baby seat which doesn’t wobble in your car, which brings valuable peace of mind for any parent.

It’s extremely important your child or baby seat installation is done correctly. According to the RACV, more than 70 per cent of children’s car seats in Australia are not and failing to do so can increase the risk of injury in an accident.

So to find out how to do it the right way, we consulted a professional. Shant from Bondi Child Restraint Fitting Station showed us step by step, how to install a common 0-4 child seat in either forward or rear-facing configurations. This advice is only meant as a guide though, you should always check the owner's manual that come with your seat for any specific instructions.

A rear-facing child seat configuration should be used for about the first 12 months of your child's life.

Australian baby car seat installation laws stipulate that you keep your child facing rearward for the first six months, but you should leave them rear facing for as long as they physically fit - it’s safer when they’re rear facing.

This size seat is an alternative to a baby capsule and is suitable for a newborn. It's a completely personal choice as to which you buy. Once they're big enough, you'll turn them around to face the front until they're four-years-old. Ready for installation?

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