A car seat is one of the safest to transport your bundle of joy is in a properly installed car seat. There are many different types of car seat brands and it will take considerable effort and time to research the seat best suited for your child and family.
Car seats can be divided into categories based on the child’s age and weight. If you are in the market for a car seat, take a look at the table below:
| Type of Child Restraint | Weight Range | Approx. Age Range |
| Rearward-facing baby seat | Group 0 0 – 10kg (22 lbs) |
Birth to 6-9 months |
| Group 0+ 0 – 13kg (29 lbs) |
Birth to 12-15 months | |
| i-size Not based on weight, but check child’s height is within the range for the seat |
Up to at least 15 months | |
| Combination seat (Rearward and Forward-facing) | Group 0+ and 1 0-18 kg (40 lbs) |
Birth to 4 yrs |
| Group 0+, 1 & 2 (55 lbs) Birth to 25 kg |
Birth to 6 yrs | |
| Forward-facing child seat | Group 1 9-18 kg (20 – 40 lbs) |
9 months to 4 yrs |
| Group 1, 2 and 3 9 – 36 kg (20 – 79 lbs) |
1 to 11 yrs | |
| High-backed Booster Seat | Group 2 15 – 25 kg (33 – 55 lbs) |
4 to 6 yrs |
| High-backed Booster Seat | Group 2 and 3 15 – 36 kg (33 – 79 lbs) |
4 to 11 yrs |
| Booster Cushion | Group 2 and 3 15 – 36 kg (33 – 79 lbs) |
4 to 11 yrs |
| Booster Cushion | Group 3 22 – 36 kg (48 – 79 lbs) |
6 to 11 yrs |
