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 seat 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 on 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.
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