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Car safety restraints for kids - what to ask before you buy
Here are a few ideas about what to ask before you buy a child's car safety restraint. Car safety restraints for children must be age/size appropriate for the child using them, and meet relevant national or international standards.
Click on a question below for more information.
- Type: What kind of child car safety restraints are available?
- Standards: Does the child car safety restraint meet the relevant standards?
- Ease of use: How easy is it to use the child car safety restraint?
1. What kind of child car safety restraints are available? 
Choose from:
- Baby capsules - usually suitable for young babies (say, up to 6 months old)
- Child seats (from about 6 months to 4 years old)
- Booster seats (until an adult seat belt will secure them safely)
2. Does the child car safety restraint meet the relevant standards?
It should have a sticker clearly displaying that it meets the relevant national or international standards.
3. How easy is it to use the child car safety restraint?
Try putting your baby or child into the restraint. If it's difficult to use, you're less likely to use it.
