Child Car Restraints

Every child under five years of age must be properly restrained by an approved child restraint when traveling in a car or van.

You can also get advice about car seats from your local Plunket Car Seat Loan Scheme, community health workers and public health nurses. Many Maori and Pacific health centres also have information available for you.

Child Car Restraint Checking Clinics

Using child restraints incorrectly is common. If a restraint is not fitted properly into a car, or a child is not properly buckled into the restraint, the child is more likely to suffer an injury in the event of a crash.

Making sure children are restrained correctly is critical for surviving a crash. Our Safe2Go technicians ensure your child is properly restrained.

A child restraint checking clinic is an organised event that provides the public with the opportunity to receive “hands-on” advice on the correct installation and use of child restraints. The advice is from people trained to provide this service.

Checking clinics are usually run at public venues, or childcare facilities. Families come along with their vehicle, children and restraints so they are able to receive help specific to their own situations.

Do the best for your child, ensure their child seats and restraints are fitted correctly.