Car Seats

Which car seats are best for a 1 year old?

February 07, 2023 4 min read

So your baby has grown out of the capsule and you're ready for the next stage of car seat. To rear face or forward face? Isofix or seatbelt? We give you the low down, with recommended seats for your one year old.

What is ISOFIX?

February 03, 2023 2 min read

Iso-what? Have you ever wondered what ISOfix is? Probably not, unless you've purchased a child car seat before.

ISOfix is a system for attaching child car seats to cars. The system is made up of two small metal bars behind the seat of your car. If you put your hand in the gap between the cushion part of the back seat and the back part of the seat you might find the ISOfix points.

New Zealand Car Seat Laws and FAQ's

February 01, 2023 5 min read

Here we break down the car seat laws in plain language, and some FAQ's.

We are Trained to Install Car Seats

January 25, 2023 2 min read

Installing a car seat correctly is important. At Global Baby all our team members undertake training to ensure that we have the skills and knowledge to install your child's car seat safely in your car.

Our training covers New Zealand car seat legislation and standards, crash dynamics, car seat selection, and installation. It is based on the Child Restraint Technician's Manual, produced by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

How to find the tether points in your car

January 23, 2023 3 min read

Tethering incorrectly is one of the most common mistakes parents make when installing car seats, and it's not hard to see why: Tether points/ anchor points/ anchor bolts can be hard to find! Read our guide to find out where yours might be.

How long will a baby use a capsule for?

January 20, 2023 2 min read

It's all a bit confusing, lots of people think that babies can only stay in their capsules for six months, but for some capsules and children it can be much longer. Read the guide here.

Do car seats expire?

January 18, 2023 3 min read

You may have heard that car seats expire, but this is only somewhat true. To make things even more complicated, in New Zealand, car seats meeting the US, European, and Australia/ NZ standards can be sold, each standard comes with slightly different rules and protocol around expiry.

How to stop your child unbuckling their seat belt

January 14, 2023 3 min read

One problem that some parents will face at one time or another is how to stop their child from unbuckling their own seat belt. It can be a problem for children who are sitting in a booster seat that uses the cars three point seat belt. There are products on the market that will slide over the buckle so that the child can't press the button, kind of making them kiddy proof. We don't sell those products because we worry that the average person in the community wouldn't know how to work them at first, potentially slowing things down if you were involved in an

Does my car have ISOFIX?

January 06, 2023 2 min read

We love ISOFIX - we think that it's a fast and easy way to safely install a car seat (child restraint) in your car, and most of the car seats that we sell are ISOFIX compatible. Lots of people don't know if their car is fitted with ISOFIX, but it's easy to check. We've made a video to help you.

Which car seats are good for a 2 year old?

June 19, 2021 3 min read

It's recommended that you rear face your child up to 2 years old. In the event of an accident, a rear facing infant will be supported by the shell of the car seat. Get the low-down on car seats that we recommend for a 2 year old.

How to choose the right adapters for your stroller

June 17, 2021 2 min read

Firstly, what is a car seat adapter? A car seat adapter is a pair of plastic pieces that attach to your pram to allow you to click in your car seat capsule. They're totally handy for short trips, like into the supermarket or for the school pick up. Here we help you decipher the jargon, to decide which adapters you need for your pram and capsule.

Are Children Uncomfortable with Bent Legs in a Rear-Facing Car Seat?

October 14, 2020 2 min read

This is a question that we hear a lot at Global Baby 'My toddler is rear-facing, but he looks so uncomfortable, is it OK to turn him forward-facing?'.

Their legs are scrunched up, and their feet are on the back seat. I wouldn't want to sit like that, would you?

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