Although it may not seem it, purchasing a car seat can often be a difficult and painful process when you don't know what you need or where to start. Being such an important child safety item, it's important to do your research before you buy.

This section is for child safety seats or child safety seat accessories and devices that I have personally installed and/or used or reviewed. Whilst I have installed an array of seats, there is usually little time to sit down and write in depth reviews and take a multitude of pictures. Therefore, as I have more time and access to child restraints to do so, this list will grow.

Please note I have no "authority" to recommend one car seat over another.  It's not enough to just have a car seat. While some seats do offer more safety and ease of use features then other seats might, no one seat is the "best" or "safest." The most important aspects of choosing a restraint are that it:

• fits your child
• fits your vehicle
• is a restraint you will install and use correctly every time you travel
• fits your budget 

These reviews are solely intended to let parents and caregivers know about different seats available in New Zealand to aid in their own research. These reviews are based on personal experience and observations. Please keep in mind these seats may or may not be sold in New Zealand any more however these reviews may still prove useful to some.

Tips:

• Make sure you buy a restraint that comes with clear instructions on how to install it correctly.
• Ensure that the restraint you are purchasing meets an approved standard accepted in New Zealand. See Safety Standards.
• Keep in mind the steps necessary to correctly install and remove the restraint from your vehicle. This is especially important if you need to do this regularly as the seat will need to fit comfortably in both cars.
• Make sure that the restraint purchased is suitable for your vehicle, particularly if you have a small car or older vehicle. Will there be enough room for other passengers? Not all child restraints fit in all cars so it's a good idea to try before you buy.
• Make sure that the seat you are buying is suitable for your child's weight, height and age. Weigh your child and measure their height. The torso height is the most important measurement, measure from the child's bottom to the tip of their head and also their shoulder height. Check the user manual for the seats weight and/or height limitations before you purchase your restraint to make sure it is suitable.
• Don't base your decision on what seat to get on price alone. A higher price does not always indicate that the seat is any better then others on the market.
• Because it is recommended to have children in the rear-facing position till they are at least one year of age, you need to consider the maximum weight and height limitations of your capsule and/or convertible restraint. Too small a limitation and your child may have to be turned before they are one. Try and purchase a convertible car seat with a rear-facing weight limit of at least 12kg, the majority of children should get to at least one year of age rear-facing at that weight. Though, the higher the rear-facing weight limit and the taller the seat the better of course.

Child safety seats on this review page are listed in order of progression (i.e. infant seat to convertible, convertible to booster etc) and are also listed in alphabetical order of manufacturer, then model. These child safety seats or child safety seat accessories and devices are not listed in order to personal preference or safety.

If you have any further queries about any of the seats in any of the reviews listed on this page then please contact the manufacturer of the child safety seat or child safety seat accessory. If you believe there is a mistake in any of the reviews please contact me so I can retify the problem, if one exists. 

	Edinburgh Infant Capsule   The Edinburgh Infant Capsule conforms to ECE R44 rev 04 the European standard for children's car seats. The Edinburgh Infant Capsule is suitable for infants from 0-13kgs and comes with a 3-point safety harness, factory provided head support insert and shoulder pads. The Edinburgh Infant Capsule is also conveniently equipped with a front harness adjuster.   [ Coming soon... ]
	Graco Logico S   [ Coming soon... ]
	Safety 1st Starter DX   [ Coming soon... ]
	Cosco Scenera   [ Coming soon... ]
	GoSafe Mirage   [ Coming soon... ]
	Safe-n-Sound Guardian   [ Coming soon... ]
	Safe-n-Sound Platinum AHR/Meridian AHR   [ Coming soon... ]
	Brio Zento 3-in-1 car seat   The Brio Zento is a 3-in-1 child safety seat made by Brio, Sweden. The design of the BRIO Zento is based on more than 20 years of research into child safety. BRIO Zento fufills the latest safety requirements according to ECE R44 rev 04 - the European standard for children's car seats - as well as Swedish "T" approval.    [ Read more... ]