Understanding the Penalties: NSW Fines and Demerit Points for Driving with a Child Not Properly Restrained
Baby Clean & Safe South West Sydney offer a convenient mobile service, authorised by Transport for NSW (TfNSW), for professional installation, inspection and adjustment of child restraints at your home or workplace. Rest assured, your most precious little ones are safe with us. Child seat fitting is not an easy procedure. Our expert child seat installers fit the car seat as firmly as possible with no excessive moment. Protect the child from serious injury with our top-notch child restraint install services.
Can't I just install the Baby or child Seat myself?
Yes. There's currently no legal requirement for child seats to be installed by an accredited professional in NSW, only that they are installed and used correctly.
Are you confident you can do so safely?
We find when doing inspections and safety checks of child restraints that more than 95% are incorrectly fitted or adjusted and this may be placing your child at unnecessary risk.
Why should I hire a professional?
For the same reason that you pay a mechanic to service your vehicle, we are professional child restraint fitters and have access to a wealth of insider industry knowledge, as well as tips & tricks that the general public are not privy to.
We are insured and receive regular, ongoing training by the industry, including, child restraint manufacturers.
We can fit and confidently demonstrate the best use of a child restraint seat in around 10-15 minutes and answer any ongoing questions you may have.
What is an accredited child car seat fitter?
An Accredited Fitter will need to be:
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Authorised under the Roads and Maritime Services
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Successfully completed the relevant Authorised Restraint Fitter (ARF) training course
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Accredited to provide installation and instruction services from the simple fitment of a baby and child car seat to a vehicle, the inspection and confirmation of correct customer installations and the fitment of a child restraint anchorage bolt to the designated vehicle anchorage points
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Must have valid liability insurance
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Will be audited for quality control
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Must keep up to date with the rules, technical bulletins and other requirements of the fitting station scheme and attend refresher and other training courses.
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Ensuring Child Safety with Professional Child Restraint Installation in South West Sydney
Why Choose Professional Installation?
When it comes to the safety of your little ones, nothing should be left to chance. Baby Clean & Safe South West Sydney offers a convenient, mobile service for the professional installation, inspection, and adjustment of child restraints. Authorized by Transport for New South Wales, TfNSW (formally known as NSW Roads and Maritime Services, RMS), we bring our expertise right to your home or workplace, ensuring your child's safety wherever you are.
Expertise You Can Trust
Child seat fitting is not a straightforward task. Our expert installers ensure that car seats are fitted as securely as possible, minimizing any excessive movement. This precision helps protect your child from serious injury, providing peace of mind with our top-notch child restraint installation services.
The Installation Process
Our professional installation process is designed to ensure maximum safety and ease of use. Here’s a detailed look at what you can expect:
1. Initial Assessment
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Vehicle Inspection: We begin by inspecting your vehicle to understand its specific requirements, including the location of anchorage points and seat belt configurations.
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Car Seat Evaluation: We assess the child restraint system to ensure it meets safety standards and is appropriate for your child's size and age.
2. Secure Installation
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Positioning the Seat: The child seat is positioned in the safest possible location within the vehicle, typically the rear seat behind the passenger, this way the drivers leg room in not compromised.
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Using the Right Anchors: We use the vehicle's ISOFIX points or seat belts to secure the seat. The top tether is attached to the vehicle's anchorage point.
3. Adjustment and Testing
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Firm Fitting: The seat is adjusted to ensure it is as tight as possible, with no excessive movement. This involves tightening the seat belt or ISOFIX connectors and ensuring the top tether is secure.
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Safety Checks: We conduct a series of checks to confirm that the seat is installed correctly, including ensuring the harness is at the correct height and that all straps are untwisted and snug.
4. Demonstration and Education
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Demonstration: Our installers demonstrate how to correctly secure your child in the seat, ensuring you understand how to adjust the harness and check for proper fit.
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Ongoing Support: We provide guidance on what to look for as your child grows, including when adjustments are needed or when it might be time to transition to a different seat.
5. Final Inspection
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Comprehensive Review: A final inspection ensures everything is in place and that you are comfortable with the installation and operation of the child restraint.
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Documentation: We provide documentation of the installation, including any recommendations for future checks or adjustments.
Can You Install a Child Seat Yourself?
While there is currently no legal requirement in NSW for child seats to be installed by an accredited professional, they must be installed and used correctly. Are you confident you can do so safely?
Our inspections reveal that over 95% of child restraints are incorrectly fitted or adjusted, potentially placing children at unnecessary risk. This statistic highlights the importance of professional installation.
The Benefits of Hiring a Professional
Just as you trust a mechanic to service your vehicle, our professional child restraint fitters bring a wealth of industry knowledge and insider tips that aren't widely known to the public. We are fully insured and receive regular, ongoing training from the industry and child restraint manufacturers.
Our team can fit and demonstrate the best use of a child restraint seat in just 10-15 minutes, and we're always available to answer any questions you may have.
What is an Accredited Child Car Seat Fitter?
An accredited fitter must meet several stringent criteria, including:
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Authorization: Must be authorized under the Roads and Maritime Services.
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Training: Successfully completed the relevant Authorised Restraint Fitter (ARF) training course.
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Accreditation: Qualified to provide installation and instruction services, from simple car seat fitment to inspecting and confirming correct customer installations, including fitting a child restraint anchorage bolt to designated vehicle points.
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Insurance: Must have valid liability insurance.
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Quality Control: Subject to audits for quality control.
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Ongoing Education: Required to stay updated with rules, technical bulletins, and other fitting station scheme requirements, attending refresher and additional training courses.
By choosing Baby Clean & Safe South West Sydney, you are ensuring that your child's car seat is installed with the highest standards of safety and expertise. Trust us to keep your most precious passengers safe on the road.