Tested in Australia

These models were tested by the Child Restraint Evaluation Programme. The test assesses front, side and oblique impact (see About our tests for more information). Its lowest rating (1 star) is equivalent to passing the AS/NZ1754 standard.

Guide to the table

Models

• A = is only available when bought with the Cortina Stroller (the price includes seat and stroller).
• B = the model sold here has been upgraded to meet the 2010 AS/NZS standard:  the side impact testing uses a heavier dummy than the 2004 standard test and the seat includes shoulder height markers. Our test results are for the 2004 AS/NZS standard model.
• C = the ASC (Anti-Submarining Clip) is a clip and strap on the seat that attaches to the lap belt to prevent the child sliding under the safety belt in a collision.
• D = this model is also available here as the 'Infa Secure Fusion'.

Price is the recommended retail price or is from an online retailer.

Ratings are a maximum of 5 stars. Safety includes front-, side- and oblique-impact scores. Ease of use assesses ease of fitting the seat to the vehicle, avoiding incorrect use, fitting the child into the seat, and using the instruction manual. 

Weight is that of the removable seat (what you lift in/out of the vehicle). It excludes any separate base.

Type/Tested as 

• C = capsule
• R = rear-facing with integral harness
• F = forward-facing with integral harness
• B = booster

Some models can be used as more than one type. Tested as shows test mode.

Installation method is what was used in the safety testing. Belt = the car's safety belt.

Product profiles

Safety 1st One-Safe Infant Carrier

• Good points: Excellent overall safety performance. Good ease of use. Clips to its base. Base remains in car.
• But: (No obvious bad points.)

Chicco Keyfit (has base)

• Good points: Very good overall safety. Very easy to use. Clips to its base. Base remains in car.
• But: (No obvious bad points.)

Safe-n-Sound Meridian AHR Tilt & Adjust

• Good points: Very good overall safety performance. Easy to use.
• But: (No obvious bad points.)

Infa-Secure Exceed EHP CS57

• Good points: Good overall safety (both as forward facing and as booster). Easy to use.
• But: (No obvious bad points.)

Infa-Secure Vario Kid

• Good points: Very good overall safety. Easy to use.
• But: (No obvious bad points.)

Safe-n-Sound Hi-Liner SG

• Good points: Very good overall safety. Easy to use.
• But: (No obvious bad points.)