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Child Car Seat Checks and Adjustments

What does a Car Seat Check and Adjustment involve?
  • Checking the seat for damage, wear and making sure it's within it's 10 year life span
  • Adjusting the harness and/or headrest to your child’s size
  • Making sure the tether, seatbelt/isofix are firmly attached and adjusted according to the manufacturer's instructions 
  • Adjusting the recline of the seat, padding and cover to make sure it's comfortable for your little one
  • Showing you how to use and adjust the restraint yourself
We will also provide advice on whether the seat is suitable for the child's age and size and whether they have outgrown the seat (or will soon). 
  • ​If we recommend any extra parts or accessories to ensure your Child Car Seat is installed as safely as possible, we will explain what they are for and what they cost before fitting them.

CAR SEAT CHECK PRICES
Car Seat Check (for up to 2 Child Car Seats) $30.00*
Check for 3 or more Child Car Seats $75.00**
Book a Car Seat Check Now
**EVEN IF YOU ONLY WANT US TO CHECK OR INSTALL 1 CAR SEAT AND YOU HAVE 3 OR MORE CAR SEATS IN THE CAR.
PLEASE CALL US TO BOOK A CHECK FOR 3 OR MORE CAR SEATS. 
A check on car seats with other seats in the car, especially 3 children in one row of the car is a lot more time and harder on the fitter's body.
There are more technical issues to consider:
- The space in vehicle itself
- Ensuring there is no excessive compression of seats  (which over time can cause damage and reduce the safety of seats)
- Does the combination of the seats work safely?
- Does the configuration of the seats work safely? 
So while it may seem like the price jumps considerably for just 1 extra seat, there are very valid safety reasons for this. Kidsafe ACT aims to ensure the safety of your children. We don't take short cuts and our service fees reflect this.

Free Car Seat Checks
Free Car Seat Checks are available to anyone with a Pension Card, Health Care Card, Roundabout Voucher, DVA Card, Seniors Card, or written referral from a Community Organisation. You can request a Free Check appointment below via the contact form.
If you do not hold one of the relevant concession cards and do not have a referral, you can apply for an exceptional circumstances Free Check by emailing our CEO at [email protected]

    Request for a Free Child Car Seat Check/Adjustment OR Installation.
    Please note that free services are not available on a drop-in basis. Please call to book if this request is not confirmed within 5 business days. 

    Free Checks are only available to those with one of the 4 requirements below. If none of these options are relevent to you, you can request a Free Check by emailing the CEO at [email protected] Once your application has been assesed, you will be contacted with an offer of an appointment for a Free Check or be notified that your application does not qualify.
    If you have not been referred by a Community Organisation please ensure you have selected the relevent option from the previous list and enter N/A here
    If the appointment time and day are not available we will book you in for the next closest time. You can always change your appointment later if necessary.
    If there is more than one vehicle please give details for both
    Please add [email protected] to your contacts and check your spam/junk and other folders for our reply. While we work hard to respond to website booking requests quickly, it can take up to a week to process a request. If your matter is urgent, please call us, or come into Kidsafe in Pearce so we can help you as quickly as possible.
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  • Home
  • About
    • The case for increased investment into child accident prevention in the ACT
  • Products
  • Car Safety Services
    • Checks and adjustments
    • Child Restraint Installation
    • Hire >
      • Infant Carrier Hire
      • Carseat and Booster Hire
    • Hip Brace Use in Car Seats
  • Car and Pedestrian Safety
    • Never leave kids alone in the car - Not Even For A Minute
    • Step by step guides
    • Choosing a restraint
    • Car Seat Age Recommendations
    • Auslan videos
    • Pedestrian safety and low-speed run overs
    • Teaching Kids to Ride
    • Choosing bikes and helmets
  • Home Safety
    • Brochures and Factsheets
    • Home Safety Checklist
    • Button Batteries
    • Videos
    • Water Safety
  • Contact
  • Donations