baby seat in front seat

In Australia, a baby in the front seat is mostly a no-go. In vehicles with two or more rows, children under 4 must never ride in the front; ages 4–7 can only sit up front if all rear seats are already taken by younger kids, and they must be in an appropriate, correctly anchored restraint.

In single-row vehicles (like some utes), a child can ride in the front in the right restraint, but never place a rear-facing seat where there’s an active passenger airbag—push the seat back and disable the bag if your car allows. Use the correct restraint for age/size, fit the top tether, and keep the harness snug like it owes you money. Frankly, the back seat remains the safest spot by a country mile. Check your state’s road authority and your owner’s manual for any vehicle-specific quirks.