Does Plunket install car seats?

We provide car seat installations for an affordable fee, give advice, support and education by experienced Child Restraint Technician.

When can a car seat be turned forward facing?

Once your child has reached the weight or height limits for their rear-facing seat — likely sometime after age 3 — they’re ready for forward facing.

What do you do with expired car seats NZ?

If your kids car seat is damaged or has expired, you can take it to one of the drop off points around the country. To cover the cost of recycling there is a $10 fee (RRP) charged at drop off. For more information head to the SeatSmart website

Is it okay to buy a second hand carseat?

The best advice is do not buy a second-hand child seat. Second-hand seats are also likely to be older, to have suffered more wear and tear and may not be designed to current safety standards. It is far better to buy a new child seat. Prices range dramatically, and it is not necessary to buy the most expensive one.

Is it illegal to use an expired car seat NZ?

Yes it is illegal to use an expired car seat in New Zealand because it is not considered an approved child restraint.

Can my 16 month old sit forward facing?

However, if you were to ask if your 1-year-old should sit in a front-facing car seat, the definitive answer to that is a resounding “No,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, who recommend keeping your child rear-facing until the age of two, or to the highest weight and height allowed by the carseat …

Where do you put an expired car seat?

You should first call your local recycling center to see if they accept plastics from old car seats. If they do, here is what you should do: Locate your nearest recycling center: Ask your local recycling center whether they accept car seats and how they would like to receive them.

Does Plunket hire out car seats?

Please note, Plunket does not hire out car seats. The child restraint needs to be right for your child. It’s a good idea to get a car seat from a store that has experienced staff, or if you’re unsure what kind of child restraint you need, Plunket has a number of child restraint technicians who can help.

How do you secure a child in a car seat in NZ?

Most forward-facing child restraints sold in New Zealand have upper tether straps and need an anchor point in the vehicle to secure it to. If in doubt, seek the advice of a child restraint technician. Use a car seat every time your child is in the vehicle, even for very short trips.

Are child restraints allowed in Japanese cars in New Zealand?

Some imported Japanese vehicles have in-built child restraints in the rear seats. If you have one of these child restraints in your vehicle, and the vehicle was brought in to New Zealand after 27 February 2005, the child restraint will have been checked and will be safe to use.

Where can I get a car seat for my child?

It’s a good idea to get a car seat from a store that has experienced staff, or if you’re unsure what kind of child restraint you need, Plunket has a number of child restraint technicians who can help. Contact your Plunket injury prevention team for more information: Southern Region (all South Island).