Which Type Of Child Restraint For Your Child - CG CAPTIVA 7 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 3
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

WHICH TYPE OF CHILD RESTRAINT FOR YOUR CHILD?

Children should be restrained at all times
and fitted with a child restraint appropriate
to their size when travelling in a vehicle.
The following outlines guidelines about
selecting the appropriate restraint.
Infants
Rearward facing infant capsule
Weight
Up to 9 kg*
Designed so that in the event of a collision,
impact forces will be evenly spread over
the baby's back, with minimal jarring to
the vulnerable head and neck area.
Young children
Forward facing child seat
Weight
8 to 18 kg*
For use when the child is able to sit and
easily hold his or her head upright. It is
also possible to purchase convertible
seats which can be used as a rearward
facing infant restraint or converted to a
forward facing child seat.
Booster seat with lap/sash seat belt
Weight
14 to 26 kg*
When children outgrow a typical forward-
facing child seat but they are still too small
for lap/sash seat belts. A booster seat raises
the child so the knees bend comfortably,
the lap/sash seat belt is correctly positioned
and the child can see out the window. A
rigid booster seat with a back, side wings
and sash guide gives the best protection.
Older children
A child should use a normal lap/sash seat
belt only when:
• he/she can sit against the back of the
rear seat with knees bent comfortably
at the edge of the seat,
• lap belt rests low and snug across the
hips – not across the stomach,
• sash belt is centred on shoulder and
chest,
• he/she is able to stay seated like this
for the entire trip.
*
According to AS/NZ 1754:2004
RESTRAINTS cont.
Height
Up to 70 cm*
Rearward facing infant capsule
Forward facing child seat
Booster seat with lap/sash seat belt
Adult lap/sash seat belt
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