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https://GeelongCarSeatInstallations.as.me/ Geelong Child Restraint Installations
My name is Jodie and I have been a qualified child restraint installer and adviser since February 2011. I trained with the Australian Child Restraint Resource Initiative and update my registration each year. I originally became interested in child car safety during my time as a babysitter
. I had purchased a 20 year old op shop seat, and a 10 year old eBay seat to transport other people's precious babies. I began researching car seats as the age of the children changed and I needed different seats, and was horrified to read of all the things I had been doing wrong. I decided to take a course (the ACRI course) to improve my knowledge an also help parents ensure their children are safe in their own cars. So many people are unaware that what they are doing things that could put their babies at risk.
70% of child restraints are installed or used incorrectly. This can be something as easy to miss as a twisted strap, or a severe error such as not attaching the essential tether strap. I provide FREE checks, and will only charge an installation fee if adjustments need to be made. I keep my prices low so its an affordable service to everyone. I am a registered business and have an ABN. CHILD RESTRAINT LAWS - bear in mind these are an absolute minimum, it's best to leave your child in their restraint until they physically outgrow it.
~ A child under six months of age to travel in a rearward facing approved child restraint (the RECOMMENDATION is to leave rear-facing until at least 12 months).
~ A child aged six months to under 4 years to travel in either a rearward facing OR forward facing approved child restraint. The type of restraint will depend on the child’s size (the RECOMMENDATION is to keep a child harnessed until they physically don't fit. There are restraints available that can harness an average 6yo).
~ A child aged 4 years to under 7 years to travel in either a forward facing approved child restraint with an inbuilt harness, or an approved booster seat. The type of restraint will depend on the child’s size (the RECOMMENDATION is to keep a child in their booster until they pass the 5-step-test. This is usually when they are 140cms tall).
~ A child aged 7 years to under 16 years to travel in either an approved booster seat or an adult seatbelt. The type of restraint will depend on the child’s size.
~ A person 16 years and over to travel in an adult seatbelt.
