Britax Safe-n-Sound Maxi Guard Forward-Facing Harnessed Car Seat

A forward-facing harnessed car seat for children who have outgrown rear-facing, keeping them in a six-point harness to about 8 years. The seat's height markers (about 29 cm to 51 cm, seated) show when your child fits it. Why we chose it: it complies with AS/NZS 1754, the Australian and New Zealand child restraint standard. It rates 3.9 out of 5 for protection on Australia's independent child car seat ratings in the forward-facing category. The headrest has deep side wings lined with EPS, and the harness adjusts with the headrest, so there is no rethreading. How it fits your day: it is the seat for after the rear-facing stage in our Travel guide. Have it fitted by an NZTA-certified child restraint technician. This is a forward-facing seat: NZTA advises keeping children rear-facing until at least 2. • Seatbelt and top-tether install (no ISOFIX) • Cover removes for machine washing • Expires 10 years from purchase