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[VIC] Free Child Car Restraint Fitting or Safety Check @ Safe Seats Safe Kids

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[VIC] Free Child Car Restraint Fitting or Safety Check @ Safe Seats Safe Kids
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triplezzb on 13/01/2023 - 20:59 safeseatssafekids.com.au (4485 clicks)
Last edited 17/01/2023 - 20:44 by 1 other user

Just realized that if you live in Victoria, you could get your child car restraint checked for free from your council.

From the site "Local parents and carers are invited to book in for a free child car restraint fitting or safety check! The events are hosted by Kidsafe Victoria in partnership with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, with support by the Victorian State Government."

Not sure if this is better in the forum.

Hope someone finds this useful

Also available in:
- ACT - thanks grasspun
- SA - thanks spootage
- NSW - check with your local council - thanks farqy
- QLD - thanks bigspike
- WA - not free though

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  • xyron on 13/01/2023 - 21:06
    +7

    Just bought a capsule in anticipation of a new bub, and definitely appreciate this!

    • jv on 13/01/2023 - 23:04
      -7

      Just bought a capsule in anticipation of a new bub

      For anxiety?

  • lplau on 13/01/2023 - 21:07
    +10

    Definitely get your restraint checked, even if it was fitted by a supposed professional like a baby store (e.g. baby bunting)….. Quite often they fit it incorrectly as there isn't any regulation and education requirements for baby seat fitters.

    • ThePunchingBag on 14/01/2023 - 09:56
      +1

      That's very true… as foster carers my wife & I are forever re-fitting car seats when DHHS transport drivers come to collect little ones for visitations.
      We show them how to fit them properly & they're very grateful.

      Yes my wife & I both have had proper training in fitting car seats in case anyone asks.

  • 00 on 13/01/2023 - 21:21
    +13

    Will they check my 1960 Corvair Dashboard Baby Cradle?

    • reidy76 on 13/01/2023 - 23:48

      This comment will be underrated

  • yos921 on 13/01/2023 - 21:25

    Thanks a lot. I'm waiting for that for a while

  • bemybubble on 13/01/2023 - 21:39
    +1

    Curious to know if they check and it’s incorrect will they fix?

    • CheapBrah on 13/01/2023 - 21:50
      +2

      yes they do fix it

    • jv on 13/01/2023 - 23:05

      Bob will…

    • imagine1437 on 12/01/2024 - 23:00

      Yep they will. Bring some old towels. I brought one and it wasn't enough.

      • Nom on 12/01/2024 - 23:45

        What do the towels do ?

  • jez22333 on 13/01/2023 - 21:40
    +5

    Have used this and highly recommended!

  • Soulflyer on 13/01/2023 - 21:45

    Awesome thanks

  • Mr BoMBAStiG on 13/01/2023 - 21:49
    +4

    Free install and checks in ACT too
    https://www.kidsafeact.com.au/checks-and-adjustments.html

  • skyworlds on 13/01/2023 - 21:49
    +1

    Anything like this in WA?

  • kunat on 13/01/2023 - 21:49

    Thanks for sharing!

  • Spootage on 13/01/2023 - 21:52
    +2

    For those in SA:

    https://www.raa.com.au/en/motor/motoring-services/child-rest…

    Free fitting for RAA members. Non-members can have a seat fitted for $30 or checked for $15.

  • SuiCid3 on 13/01/2023 - 22:02
    +6

    Something that at least one parent should know how to do…
    As a parent, it makes it so much easier being able to refit it yourself SECURELY without having to wait for someone else to do it for you.

    • Broos on 14/01/2023 - 00:20
      +2

      Which is why you should learn from a professional, like Safe Seats.

      • alUK234 on 14/01/2023 - 07:21
        +8

        Lol - learning from a professional how to fit a child seat - I know we are getting less skilled at things but come on - surely a quick YouTube video is all that is needed here? It is not rocket science!

        I find it even funnier that people would pay $30 for this - it's basically just praying on insecure parents..

        Fyi - rear facing - https://youtu.be/xSa38AswsgE

        Forward facing - https://youtu.be/lu7wEs1oSD0

        Obviously stay safe if not confident but it really isn't hard..

        • Broos on 14/01/2023 - 08:26
          +2

          Yeah, it’s a crazy thing to do, to engage a professionally trained person who installs child seats all day, to teach you how to install the specific device that could save your kids life. Better to just YouTube it, you’re right. /s

          Every child car seat is different, even the isofix models. Baby stores will try to sell you any child car seat, including the ones with poor crash ratings. There are more variables with car models, car seats and your specific child’s needs, than are covered in your linked videos. I’ve learnt more in the two fitting sessions with Safe Seats than watching your videos.

          Car accidents is one of the leading causes of child deaths. I’ll take the extra caution on my kids safety. And while you judge me poorly for not having the skill to fit a child car seat myself, I judge you poorly for not caring enough to go beyond a YouTube video for the safety of your kids.

          • souljah on 14/01/2023 - 09:31
            +2

            @Broos: I'll add that not all cars are created equal. Some rear seats have weird angles, overly hard or soft cushioning that can lead to a lot movement or difficulty getting a good fit. Same for the capsules themselves.

            Plenty of YouTube videos on how to fix a leaky tap or pipe but also plenty of people who ended up flooding their kitchen or bathroom.

            The potential consequences are much higher here.

          • alUK234 on 14/01/2023 - 14:36
            -2

            @Broos: Do you also engage a specialist to help your child cross the road? ( Could save their life) or to make sure you sleep them correctly in a cot?
            Maybe just hire a full-time child life coach - hold on - isn't that called a parent?

            The "it could save their life" argument is just a way of shutting down any argument..the truth is that it is not hard as manufacturers specifically design them as such..

        • Soothsayer on 14/01/2023 - 10:05
          +2

          Yeah nah. At least for rear facing, this video is inadequate to get an optimal seat install. Protip - the seat base should should be snug and secure and not have any play without the top tether in use, the top tether is only to stabilise the upper part of the seat. The green isofix indicators only show the isofix connection is secure, and not that the seat is tightly fitted itself. He doesn't explain this, nor does he cover the level indicator all seats have (bottom pointing arrow or sometimes even a spirit level built in) and how to adjust it.

          I installed my first car seat several times DIY just using videos like this and the manual, but when I used an installer to switch the side of the top tether, he did a much better job of the install and showed me how to do the above. Granted I think he was better than most BB installers, but he also showed things like how to cause least wear to the belts and leather seats as well.

          I highly recommend everyone learn how to install it yourself, but I'd also say to get it done by a pro at least once so you know what to look for. They also issue a certificate which can be useful for replacement seat claims in case of accident apparently.

          The OP service should at least be used to check your diy install at the very minimum.

      • BTMoustachio on 14/01/2023 - 09:52
        +5

        Yeah, I learnt how to make sandwiches from a Subway Artist professional.

  • Arthur Dent on 13/01/2023 - 22:05
    +2

    In NSW, check your local council website. Just checked City of Sydney and Sutherland Shire - both offer free install/checking.

  • tunzafun001 on 13/01/2023 - 22:15
    +10

    I can't imagine needing someone else to fit a seat. I move ours around maybe 4 times a week. Guess it's good to see it's fit right the first time.

    Does show how crap Aussie design car seats are. You can't stuff up a rigid Isofix seat (Volvo design only goes one way)..but naturally they aren't legal in Australia…

    Also discovered Australian car seats aren't accepted by Jetstar Asia. Need to be Euro or USA design.

    • kumquat on 13/01/2023 - 23:07

      Yup just needs a bit of practice

    • macfudd on 14/01/2023 - 20:09

      I don't have to switch ours around quite as often but it's probably still 3-4 times a month. We've had to use rentals a few times and I'll admit that there are definitely models out there that are bastards to install. We use a couple of Britax isofix ones and honestly they're the easiest of the ones I've had to install though familiarity may be colouring my opinion.

      Our eldest will need to move up out of the isofix seat at some point this year so I'll probably use this service for some advice as the seatbelt securing option never seems as stable.

  • dusty4 on 13/01/2023 - 22:56
    +5

    Thanks OP. I know my previous Council offered this free service decades ago, and it's good to see it's still available today.
    There are many reasons why some people can't do this themselves, and for obvious reasons, those that can, still prefer confirmation from a 'expert' fitter.
    Why not? It's the safety of our children that matters most.

    • NobalaKoba on 14/01/2023 - 00:01

      You might want to hit the green button then 😉

  • Broos on 14/01/2023 - 00:22
    +2

    I’ve used this twice, for two different car seats. I highly recommend it. Super professional with the install, and I received lots of information to ensure my little one was as safe as can be.

  • Manny Calavera on 14/01/2023 - 00:34
    -1

    Is there something wrong with the mothers lap?

  • Hugh G Rection on 14/01/2023 - 01:07
    +3

    if you don't know how to install a car seat, you might want to give your kid up for adoption and give that child a chance with a family that is more fit to care for a baby.

    just kidding.

    put it in yourself, then have them check if you put it in right, and they can fix it and teach you what you did wrong. so you can recognize what you did right and wrong when installing.

    stay safe everyone.

  • MEGASERVE on 14/01/2023 - 01:28
    +2

    Just let em fly

  • Larrybird on 14/01/2023 - 06:57

    Used this service, its really good on where i could tighten the seats

  • 87percent on 14/01/2023 - 07:36
    +2

    The number of kids you see not in a car seat, when they should be, is staggering.

  • GenghisGun on 14/01/2023 - 11:31
    +2

    Kidsafe is awesome.

  • 400TX on 14/01/2023 - 11:52
    -1

    While this service is a net positive, if you’re going to be a parent, this is something you should absolutely learn to do for yourselves. Also, while an “incorrectly” installed seat isn’t ideal, it’s going to be orders of magnitude safer than, say, no seat at all. An incorrectly installed seat isn’t some instant death sentence for its occupant.

  • SuperLate on 14/01/2023 - 15:28

    Great. Councils need to spend money somewhere.

  • BeckieLD on 15/01/2023 - 10:47
    +6

    Disclaimer, I am a professional fitter.

    The amount of seats I see, where people were so sure they had installed them correctly, and they have been dangerously wrong, is staggering.

    The fitting day I did for a council a few months ago, 90% of them were wrong, with a few of those being minor issues, but most being major safety concerns.

    I am always genuinely surprised when a seat is installed correctly as it’s a rare occurrence.

    It would be fantastic for people to know how to install and use their seat the right way. I aim to educate as many people as I can.

    • GenghisGun on 17/01/2023 - 10:55
      +3

      This is why I always recommend a professional fitting first (and had ours done by kidsafe and watched them do it and teach me the right way in my exact car). People have an extreme overconfidence and use it to justify saving a few bucks or a bit of time on a seat check or fitting, but the reality is statistically most people get it wrong. I am one of the handiest people I know and can do almost anything from woodworking to welding, metalworking, engineering, and still am not too proud to admit my kid's safety is worth the time and effort to get it checked.

  • ichatting on 17/01/2023 - 08:23

    VIC GOVCO cares about you / your children

  • SanAndreas23 on 17/01/2023 - 10:52

    WA doesnt give a F I guess

  • cuckchump on 03/09/2023 - 11:26

    most of the new capsules with the bases have isofix, any vehicle built/bought b4 2014 dont have isofix as a standard, so ur force to either use the seat belts setup or buy some metal plates to fix them into the backseats…

    i just got a hand me down capsule with base, my vehicle dont have isofix, so im using the seatbelt setup

    • Nom on 03/09/2023 - 13:58

      any vehicle built/bought b4 2014 dont have isofix

      I had a 2007 car with Isofix 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • NotBritishorUK on 12/01/2024 - 23:45

    Reposted when it says it’s finished up for now? Not sure when it will be back

    I’ve been waiting on it as I just installed a seat this week and would like to double check it

    • triplezzb on 13/01/2024 - 00:19

      Thanks for the update. I have reported for it to be marked as expired.

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