Using a child car seat correctly

The Wiggles are helping little passengers stay safe. Sing along to Are You Buckled Up? to encourage the three simple steps for using a child car seat or seatbelt.

 

They're counting on you

Recent research has found that close to two in three child car seats are not being used correctly, increasing the risk of serious injury. 

Other research also shows that children who are restrained incorrectly are up to seven times more likely to be seriously injured in a crash than children who are fitted in the correct child car seat for their age and size.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully when fitting the child car seat and placing your child in it. If the instructions have been lost, contact the manufacturer, search for the instructions online, or seek advice from specialist Authorised Restraint Fitting Stations.

Adjust the inbuilt harness for a comfortable but firm fit, with no slack. The harness straps should be straight and in flat contact with the child. Double check the harness straps are not twisted or caught.

In booster seats, make sure the sash belt crosses your child’s shoulder and is in contact with the chest. Make sure the lap belt sits low across the pelvis.


Nino's Child Restraint Challenge - Episode 1 - Rear Facing Seats video


Nino's Child Restraint Challenge - Episode 2 - Front Facing and Convertible Seats Video


Nino's Child Restraint Challenge - Episode 3 - Booster Seats Video