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10 Car seat safety
Infant car restraint (birth - 9 months / 0-10 kg)
These seats must face the car's rear at all times. In the case of a
collision, the impact will be on the seat and not the baby. The baby
must be secured with a three-point adult seat belt. The baby must be
securely held in the seat by the harness.
Child car restraint (birth - 5 years / 0-18 kg)
These seats should face the car's rear until the infant is ±10 kg or
nine months old. The seat can then be turned around, facing forward.
Methods of installation vary from seat to seat. Some could be used with
three-point adult safety belts, lap belts or special anchorage straps.
Booster seats (± 2-10 years)
These safety seats are light and versatile and should only be secured
with a three-point adult safety belt. They can be used in the front or
back seat with an adult safety belt.
Booster cushion ( ±3-10 years / 15-36 kg)
These cushions are used when children have outgrown the seats
mentioned above. This seat will help position the seat belt and should
be used until the child has grown sufficiently to wear a seat belt, usually
at ±7 years. All child restraints sold in South Africa must comply with
compulsory specifications
