Child restraint guide

As a child grows, it is very important to correctly install a child restraint that is appropriate to the size and weight of the child.

Use the easy selector guide below to choose the most appropriate restraint for your child.

Type of restraint	Weight	Age (approx)
Baby capsule	Up to 9 kg	0 – 6 months
Child car seat	8 – 18 kg	6 months – 4 years
Convertible car seat Infant mode (rearward facing) Child restraint mode (forward facing)	0 – 8 kg 8 – 18 kg	0 – 6 months 6 months – 4 years
Child harness Without booster seat With booster seat	14 – 32 kg 14 – 26 kg	2 – 7 years
Booster seats	14 – 26 kg	2 – 7 years

To book an appointment for a baby capsule fitting with Queensland Ambulance Service, call 1300 369 003.

Last updated 13 May 2008