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Booster and Forward Facing Car Seats. All you need to know.

Is your child aged 4-8 years of age?

If they are 4-8 years old then they must travel in a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat. The type will depend on their age and size.

Forward Facing Car Seats

When using a forward facing car seat it must:

  • be securely attached to the car seat by the seat belt
  • have it's top tether strap attached
  • have an inbuilt harness.

When putting the inbuilt harness on your child, its straps must come out of the slots just above their shoulders. If the straps are more that 25mm below your child's shoulders you will need to move the straps to a higher slot.

You should move your child to a larger forward facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness or a booster seat if their shoulders:

  • are above the highest slot for the harness, or
  • have reached the shoulder height marker available on some restraints.

Booster Seats

Booster seats are for use with either a lap-sash seatbelt by children from approximately 4 years of age until children reach approximately 8 years of age.

Booster seats are held in place by the child’s own body and the vehicle's lap-sash seat belt. A child can be injured in a crash if the seat belt is not properly adjusted.

Tips when choosing and using a booster seat

Never use a lap-only seat belt with a booster seat, only a lap-sash seat belt. If there is no choice but to use a lap-only seat belt, you must also use a child safety harness.

Check that the sash of the seat belt crosses your child's shoulder and does not touch their neck. The sash guide on the booster seat can be adjusted to prevent this. If your seat has a top tether strap make sure you use it.

Choose a booster seat with an expandable headrest.You can adjust the height of the booster seat as your child grows.

Children aged 4 years to less than 7 years must use either:

  • a forward facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness, or
  • a booster seat.

Choose what's best for your child

Children grow at different rates and there can be big differences in their heights and weights. Therefore you can choose the type of restraint that is best for your child's size.

Even if your child is 4 years old they may not be ready to travel in a booster seat. We recommend you keep your child in their forward facing restraint with an inbuilt harness until they are too big for it and then move to a booster seat.

Front or back seat?

Children aged 4 years old to under 7 years old can only sit in the front seat if all of the back seats are taken by other passengers under 7 years old.

If your vehicle does not have a back seat (e.g. a ute) they can travel in the front seat if they are in a child restraint as long as the airbags are inactivated. 

FAQs

What is a booster seat?
A booster seat is a car seat for children who have outgrown their forward facing car seats. It helps give them a height boost so that the built in lap sash seat belt can be used in the car. Booster seats come in half or full back seats depending on what your child prefers and what fits best in your car.
What is the difference between a booster seat and a car seat?
A car seat is typically a convertible car seat, suitable for newborns through to approximately 4 years of age. A booster seat is used for children from 4 years of age to approximately 8 years of age.
When can a child stop using a booster seat?
A booster seat should be used until 8 years of age or until the upper most height marker has been reached in accordance with the owners manual instructions and local law.
How do I choose a booster seat/what to look for in a booster seat?
Price, safety and comfort and key considerations, in addition to compliance WARNING: Many boosterseats available in Australia do not meet Australian standards. All Maxi-Cosi Booster seats are Australian complianced
What age can a child go into a booster seat?
Once your child has grown out of their rear facing, convertible or forward facing car seat or are at age 4 years and above they can sit in a booster seat for car trips. If the weight and height limit has been exceeded on other car seats then it might be time to check out booster seats for your child.
What are some features to look for in a booster seat?
It’s good to check the safety standards stick complies with New Zealand’s code and hasn’t been damaged or used prior to your purchase. Your child must fit the height and weight requirements, so check this also. Depending on what your child prefers, you may want extra padding or even a low back booster seat option to ensure it fits properly in your car.

Car Booster Seats in NZ

We have plenty of top quality car seats for all ages and car sizes here in our massive range. As always, Maxi-Cosi booster seats are a popular choice for growing families. For use with either a lap-sash seatbelt by children from approximately 4 years of age until your child reaches approximately 8 years of age.

Maxi-Cosi booster seats are specifically designed to protect your child in the instance of a car crash. Our world leading safety technology Air ProtectTM coupled with GCELL body protection work as a barrier to protect your most precious cargo. 

Our booster seats are intelligent, with expandable side wings, customizable harnesses and comfort features such as our world first ‘Cool Baby’ wicking fabric. ‘Cool Baby’ wicking fabric actively draws moisture away from your child’s skin, keeping them cool, dry and comfortable all year round. 

Maxi-Cosi boosters are your perfect choice for customized safety for your growing family.

Explore our huge range of top quality booster seats in New Zealand

No matter whether you’re looking for a seat that can grow with your child or something that will make travel so much easier, Maxi Cosi has you covered.

Our premium range of top quality AirProtect system fitted kids booster seats will keep your little one safe and sound during a trip to the shops or a longer journey in the car.

Safety shields can also be installed on car seats and compact booster seats to ensure that the greatest safety can be offered if impact occurs during a collision.

Full back booster seats and half booster seats are a fantastic option for children ages 4-8 years old. These protect the head, neck and torso while the child is facing forward in the car. For more information on choosing an ISOFIX booster seat check out our blogs on how to choose a booster seat, the right time to move your child to a booster seat and all the NZ laws and regulations for booster seats.

Convertible car seats go from rear facing to forward facing and grow with the child. These are suitable for children aged 6 months to 8 years old. Car seats for children aged 0-4 are rear facing with the option of extending the length as they grow. This is the safest way for a child to travel in a car.

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