Child restraints

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions.

Opening shot of the backseat of a car with an infant carrier installed via the vehicle seatbelt.

A woman appears in the next shot and places the infant carrier on the backseat to install. She proceeds to go physically through all the installation steps.

Voiceover: Step 1 – First, place the carrier on the seat so that it is facing the rear of the vehicle.

Check the angle is correct and the front seat isn’t touching the carrier.

Step 2 – Now separate the base from the carrier.

Step 3 – Check the angle of the base so that the baby’s back will be at a 45 degree angle.

Step 4 – Check your manual to find the correct seatbelt path.

Step 5 – Pull the seatbelt out as far as it will go, keeping the seatbelt flat on itself. Step 6 – Locate the seatbelt path on the base.

Now thread the seatbelt through the belt path following the signs, ensuring it is flat with no twists, then click it into the corresponding buckle.

Step 7 – Pull on the belt sash to get tension.

Step 8 – Lightly pull side to side to ensure the base is secure.

Step 9 – Place the carrier into the base, again checking the recline angle so that the baby’s back will be at 45 degrees and the baby’s chin does not drop onto its chest.

Step 10 – Check the vehicle manual to identify the correct anchor point for the tether.

Step 11 – Next connect the long tether to the anchor point, again ensuring there are no twists.

Step 12 – Tighten the tether strap, but not too tight. It should feel slightly bouncy like a bungee cord.

Closing shot of the infant carrier completely installed.

It’s recommended that you check the seatbelt is firmly connected before each trip as it can loosen over time.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions

Opening shot of an installed infant carrier in the backseat of a car with an infant in it.

A woman appears in the next shot and places the infant carrier on the backseat to install.

Voiceover: Step 1 – To begin, clip the carrier into the base of the car. Check that it is secure and slide the handle back.

Step 2 – Loosen the harness, unbuckle the straps and place them to the sides.

Step 3 – Place the baby into the carrier ensuring its bottom and back are straight.

The woman places an infant in the carrier and proceeds to go through the steps to safely secure them into the restraint.

Step 4 – Check that the baby’s shoulders are no higher than the maximum height marker.

Step 5 – Position the harness over the baby’s shoulders, make sure it’s coming through the slot in line with or slightly above the baby’s shoulders.

Step 6 – Now check that the buckle is in the correct position. Not too high on the baby’s tummy.

Step 7 – Put the harness tongues into the buckle one at a time.

Step 8 – Now pull the tension strap upwards to tighten the harness.

Step 9 – Check the tightness with one finger between the harness and the child, you shouldn’t be able to pinch the harness.

Step 10 – Check that the baby’s back is flat and at a 45 degree recline and the chin is not touching their chest.

Step 11 – Position the handle in the correct spot for travel.

Step 12- Take the tether ensuring no twists and position it in the slots behind the head of the capsule.

Step 13 – Tighten the tether strap but not too tight… It should feel slightly bouncy like a bungee cord.

Step 14 – Lastly, check the ISOFIX straps or seatbelt remain firmly connected and there is a gap between the restraint and the back of the front seat.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video.

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions

Opening shot of the backseat of a car with a rear-facing child car restraint installed via vehicle seatbelt.

A woman appears in the next shot and places the child restraint on the backseat to install. She proceeds to go physically through all the installation steps.

Voiceover: Step 1 – First, place the restraint on the seat, and make sure the selector is in the rearward facing position.

Step 2 – If your seat has one, pull up the rebound bar and lock it in place.

Step 3 – Next check the recline angle of the restraint so that child’s back will be at 45 degrees and the child’s chin does not drop onto its chest.

If the angle is not correct, refer to the child restraint manual or call a professional type 1 fitter for advice.

Check that the back of the front seat is not touching the restraint.

Step 4 – Check the seats instruction manual to identify the correct seatbelt path.

Step 5 – Pull out the seatbelt so that it is flat onto itself and thread it through the blue rear facing seatbelt path.

Now, click in the seatbelt and pull to tighten

Step 6 – Lightly pull the base from side to side to check that the base is secure.

Step 7 – Pull the tether over the top of the restraint into the rear of the vehicle or the outside of the headrest.

Ensure there are no twists.

Step 8 – Check the vehicle manual to identify the correct anchor point.

Step 9 – Now attach the tether to the rear anchor point and tighten, but not too tight. It should slightly bounce like a bungee cord.

It’s recommended that you check the seatbelt is firmly connected before each trip as it can loosen over time.

Closing shot of the rear-facing child car restraint completely installed.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video.

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions

Opening shot of a rear-facing child restraint in the backseat of a car with a toddler in it. A man is seen completing installation.

A different shot of the man and toddler walking down a driveway. Man places toddler into the rear-facing restraint and  proceeds to go through the steps to safely secure them into the restraint.

Voiceover: Step 1 – Place the child into the restraint ensuring its bottom and back are straight.

Step 2 – Check the child’s shoulders are below the rear facing height marker.

Step 3 – Now check the straps are flat and placed at or above shoulder level.

Step 4 – Ensure the child’s shoulders are no higher than the maximum height marker.

Step 5 – Place the harness tongues into the buckle one at a time.

Step 6 – Pull the tension strap to tighten the harness

Step 7 – Check the tightness with one finger between the harness and the child, you shouldn’t be able to pinch the harness.

Step 8 – Check that the child’s back is flat and at a 45 degree recline and that the chin is not touching the chest.

Step 9 – Lastly, check the ISOFIX straps or seatbelt remain firmly connected and that there is a gap between the restraint and the back of the front seat.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video.

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions

Opening shot of the backseat of a car with a forward-facing child car restraint installed via vehicle seatbelt.

A woman appears in the next shot and places the child restraint on the backseat to install. She proceeds to go physically through all the installation steps.

Voiceover: Step 1 – First, place the restraint on the seat.

Check the minimum shoulder height marker to ensure the child is big enough to go forward facing.

Step 2 – Identify the correct seatbelt path. If unsure, refer to your seat’s instruction manual for guidance.

Step 3 – Check the headrest is not pushing the seat forward, it may need to be removed.

Step 4 – Pull out the seatbelt so that it is flat onto itself, and thread it through the yellow forward facing belt path.

Step 5 – Now click in the seatbelt and pull to tighten.

Step 6 – Place the tether strap over the seat, making sure there are no twists.

Remove the headrest if necessary.

Step 7 – Check the vehicle manual to identify the correct anchor point for the tether.

Step 8 – Attach the tether to the rear anchor point and tighten—it should be firm but not taut.

It’s recommended that you check the seatbelt is firmly connected before each trip as it can loosen over time.

Closing shot of the forward-facing child car restraint completely installed.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video.

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions

Opening shot of a forward-facing child restraint in the backseat of a car with a child in it. A man is seen tightening the buckle.

Voiceover: Step 1 – First, loosen the harness, unbuckle the straps and place them to the sides

Man places child into the forward-facing restraint and proceeds to go through the steps to safely secure them into the restraint.

Step 2 – Place the child into the restraint ensuring its bottom and back are straight

Step 3 – Ensure the child’s shoulder are above the rear facing height marker and no higher than the maximum height marker.

Step 4 – Now check that the straps are flat at or above shoulder level, not below.

Step 5 – Place the harness tongues into the buckle one at a time.

Step 6 – Pull the tension strap to tighten the harness.

Step 7 – Check the tightness with one finger between the harness and the child. You shouldn’t be able to pinch the harness.

Step 8 – Lastly, check the ISOFIX straps or seatbelt remain firmly connected.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video.

Disclaimer: This video is a source of general information only. Child restraints differ and should always be installed and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specific instructions

Opening shot of a booster seat installed in the backseat of a car with a child in it. A woman is seen checking the buckle.

A different shot of the woman and child walking down a driveway. The child gets into the vehicle and sits in the booster seat. The mother proceeds to go through the steps to safely secure them into the restraint.

Voiceover: Step 1 – Ensure your child sits with their back and their bottom against the back of the booster.

Step 2 – Now adjust the headrest height to ensure the seatbelt guide is on or just above the shoulder.

Step 3 – Check that the child’s shoulders are above the minimum height marker and below the maximum height marker, when the headrest is  at the correct height on the shoulder.

Step 4 – Place the seatbelt across the child’s shoulders.

Step 5 – Now fasten the seatbelt. Ensuring that the seatbelt passes under the armrest.

Step 6 -If your seat has one, place the anti-slide device over the lap belt.

Step 7 – Tighten the adult seatbelt across the child’s torso.

Keep in mind your child may still be suitable for a forward-facing child restraint with built-in harness. It is recommended that your child stays in their forward-facing restraint until they have outgrown it.

Disclaimer: The State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this video.