baby car seat price

In Australia, baby car seat prices run about AUD $150–$600 for infant capsules, $200–$700 for 0–4 convertible seats, and boosters at $50–$300.

Used seats trade around $20–$200 depending on age, condition and brand, but only buy if you know the history and it meets AS/NZS 1754 with no crash damage.

Watch for manufacture dates and expiry; many makers advise retiring seats around 10 years from build, and earlier if straps or shells are compromised.

Big brands add side-impact cleverness and easier installs, but a correctly fitted budget seat beats a fancy one installed like a pretzel.

If you want warranty and a fresh start, new stock from retailers or Tradingpost listings will do the job without drama.