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Safest Car Seat for 2019

Safest car seat for 2019
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Oct

What is a safe car seat

Learn what the safest car seat for 2019 is. If you believe the CREP report, there are car seats out there that are dangerous and should not be on sale. Unfortunately there is bias within the CREP report. Australian Standards means that in a crash all seats must pass the same tests. We help you understand what a safe car seat is, so you can decide for yourself.

However some seats offer additional safety features such as ACT, SICT, Air Protect or G-Cell; though the safest car seat are those car seat that are easier to operate.

Factors that make the Safest Car Seat for 2019

A Car seat which is easy to adjust and to operate is a safe car seat

Factors impacting the safety of the car seats are

  • Long Tether Strap
  • Tether strap buckle on the side (for rear facing)
  • tether buckle is split for forward facing
  • Tether strap buckle which can swap sides
  • Out of the box is tether buckle on side and facing correct way for rear facing
  • Stabilising bar at the correct angle (should not be vertical)
  • Difficulty in setting up for rear facing
  • is Rear Facing seat suitable for children with hip brace – bonus points
  • Easy to loosen and tighten tether in rear facing mode
  • Easy to loosen and Tighten the Harness
  • Easy to adjust the harness position
  • Shoulder height markers exit turn around a2, a4
  • good fitment of harness to child (small increments)
  • Does seat have harness holders
  • Is the crotch buckle user friendly
  • Does the restraint sit high in seat…(harder to install)
  • single seat belt path
  • is seat Easy to install
  • Does seat come with isofix
  • Does Isofix work effectively
  • Does seat have wicking fabric (helps children with heat rash and eczema)
  • Does seat have good ff recline (to prevent head flop)
  • Can seat be installed without gated buckle or additional clip
  • is crotch buckle extendable
  • small footprint
  • compact when rearward facing (longest shortest)
  • can seat be installed in middle seat of most SUV’s
  • can seat be installed without the use of additional padding
  • distance crotch buckle from the back (depth of seat)
  • Stability of head rest
  • stability of recline mechanism
  • Webbing does not twist
  • Cover can be taken off without unthreading harness
  • multiple recline positions
  • Active Head Protection
  • Additional Safety Cushioning

Safest Rear facing car seat

Britax Graphene – Narrow base with easy to use isofix connections. A design issue means you need to loosen both straps at the same time otherwise the harness gets caught. harness adjustment is in steps of 15mm and is easy when in rear facing mode, and somewhat more difficult in forward facing mode with many parents not recognising the push switch in the front. The full body SICT is an excellent addition but is missing head SICT as is on the platinum.

Britax BFirst ifix – The installation of the Bfirst iFix is via isofix; which are tucked away neatly under the seat, which need to be disconnected and put through the appropriate installation path. Removing the isofix connectors is difficult and the insert must be removed. When you require seat belt installation then the seat belt is passed through the appropriately colored seat belt path.

The stabilising bar has a cloth cover, protecting your childs feet from the plastic. The back of the seat is ventilated with air flow holes helping to keep your child cooler in summer. Out of the box the Bfirst has the buckle facing outward making it easier for parents to install the seat. The Bfirst includes a Newly designed Sict system which winds out for both the body and the head, meaning that it only needs to be wound out on the side which is on the outside of the car. This is why this is the Safest Car Seat for 2019.

Britax BFirst Clicktight – The installation of the Bfirst Click-tight is with the seatbelt. However unlike other seatbelt installations, you should not try to get a rock hard installation or use a locking clip, just take out the slack and close the base of the seat. When you require seat belt installation then the seat belt is passed through the appropriately colored seat belt path. Should you install the click-tight to hard, you will find it may be difficult to open the base and release the installation.

Britax Millenia – Unfortunately the Britax Millenia is now discontinued and is replaced by the Britax Bfirst. The Millenia is possibly the best seat out there and should you be able to find a second hand one in very good condition, snap it up. The Millenia is a very easy convertible seat suitable from birth to 4 years of age. It has Both Isofix and seat Belt installation methods which both work equally well.

The harness is very easy to loosen and tighten and plenty of room on the side for chunky monkey’s. The tether strap can .be moved to the other side so that the installation can be done on the drivers side. Should this seat be still be available it would be Safest Car Seat for 2019.

Infa Secure Quattro – This is the narrowest convertible seat on the market, in both the rear and forward facing mode. the single seat belt path makes it easier for parents to install. The shell and the head-rest include ACT which is Infa Secure’s version of SICT. Depending on the version of the Quattro there may be one additional piece of protection as secur-air.

Safe Grip Clamp

The safe grip clamp is easier than isofix to use and get a tight secure fitting. The quattro has an adjustable buckle as well as being placed further away from the back of the seat. A down side of the quattro is the height adjustment increments which are closer to 35-40 mm.

Maxi Cosi Moda – The Maxi Cosi Moda is one of the few seats which will fit comfortably into sports cars, however most families do not drive sports cars. The shoulder height markers are lower than both the graphene and the quattro. the footprint of the Moda is wider than most isofix connectors and making it difficult to get a good isofix installation. The stabilising bar is almost vertical, meaning that it will be further away from the vehicle seat.

The seat belt path is close to the seat and when the buckle of the seat belt is long getting a tight install is difficult. Harness adjustment is very fiddly, requiring two levers to be pressed to the center, once done lift the headrest 30mm to the next position. Many parents have reported difficulties in tightening the harness when the seat is in rear facing position. It is for these reasons that the Maxi Cosi Moda is NOT the Safest Car Seat for 2019.

Mobile baby Seat Installation

It is one thing to purchase a safe baby car seat, however unless it is installed correctly and you know how to use the baby car seat correctly. TravelSafe are a local family business operating since 2012 and know how to secure the Safest Car Seat for 2019 into your car and demonstrate how to use the Safest Car Seat for 2019

Conclusion Safest Car Seat for 2019

When all factors are taken into account the Safest Car seat for 2019 is the Britax Bfirst ifix due to its advanced safety factors and the east of installation.

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    Is a car seat made in 2019 still good?

    Yes, when you select a safe car seat such as britax baby car seats then you are selecting a seat will outlast the current australian standard. It is Recommended that baby car seats are replaced after 10 years from date of manufacture.

    What is the safest standard car seat?

    The current standard is the australian standard for 2013. It is due to be updated in 2024/2025