Safety in Car Seats
Qualified car seat technicians in the Manawatū, here to help with installs, checks, sales and rentals.
Whanganui | Palmerston North | Woodville | Levin
Qualified car seat technicians in the Manawatū, here to help with installs, checks, sales and rentals.
Whanganui | Palmerston North | Woodville | Levin
Connect3® RXT 2-in-1 High-Back Booster is the first and only booster with a unique, multi-patented design that enables it to fit 3-across in a variety of combinations with other Connect3® boosters, Radian® convertible car seats, and adult passengers in most mid-sized sedans and up.
The Connect3® RXT 2-in-1 High-Back Booster was submitted to JPMA for the 2024 Innovation Awards. All Connect3® models share the patented 3-across features that won the award in the Child Restraint Systems category.
Minimum User Weight: 40 lbs / 18 kg
Maximum User Weight: 120 lb / 54 kg
Maximum User Height: 63 in / 160 cm
Product Width: 16.3 in / 41.4 cm
Product Height: 23.6 - 28.7 in / 60 - 72 cm
Product Width with Cup Holders/Snack Tray:19.7 in / 50 cm
Product Depth as High-Back:18.1 - 24.8 in / 50 - 63 cm
Product Depth as Backless:18.1 in / 50 cm
Seat Weight: 11.5 lb / 5.2 kg
Number of Head Support Positions: 11
Flexible LATCH:Yes
Diono Connect 3 3RXT Booster - designed for three across! Currently available in black only.
Connect3® RXT Backless Booster is the first and only booster with a unique, multi-patented design that enables it to fit 3-across in a variety of combinations with other Connect3 boosters, Radian® convertible car seats, and adult passengers in most mid-sized sedans and up.
The Connect3® RXT 2-in-1 High-Back Booster was submitted to JPMA for the 2024 Innovation Awards. All Connect3® models share the patented 3-across features that won the award in the Child Restraint Systems category.
Minimum User Weight: 40 lbs / 18 kg
Maximum User Weight: 120 lb / 54 kg
Maximum User Height: 63 in / 160 cm
Product Width: 16.3 in / 41.4 cm
Product Height: 23.6 - 28.7 in / 60 - 72 cm
Product Width with Cup Holders/Snack Tray:19.7 in / 50 cm
Product Depth as Backless:18.1 in / 50 cm
Seat Weight: 4.8 lb / 2.2 kg
Flexible LATCH:Yes
These seats are out of stock with our NZ supplier, more stock is not expected until early September 2026 - pre-order now to avoid disappointment.
Currently available as pick up only from Whanganui, Palmerston North, Woodville, Levin or Taumarunui.
Pick up includes free initial installation! We will teach you how to safely use your seat
The Poplar Convertible Car Seat takes the stress out of moving to the next car seat stage thanks to ClickTight Installation Technology, which provides fully open seat belt paths that are clearly labelled and easy to access, and the automatic tensioner takes care of the tightening.
Slim outside and spacious inside, the toddler car seat features 17" SpaceSaver™ technology designed to fit 3-across* the back without compromising on trusted safety and premium comfort.
This Britax car seat boasts a patented SafeCell® crumple zone and V-shaped top tether to help manage crash energy. The reinforced frame and belt paths provide strength and stability. The car seat cover fabrics are naturally flame retardant with no added FR chemicals and are safe to machine wash and dry.
The Poplar S model has infant inserts and an anti-rebound bar.
*Britax can't guarantee 3-across the back installation fitment in all vehicles.
These seats are out of stock with our NZ supplier, more stock is not expected until early September 2026 - pre-order now to avoid disappointment.
Currently available as pickup only from one of our wonderful technicians.
Pick up includes free installation! We will teach you how to safely use your seat.
Britax Poplar™ ClickTight
Ready to go with room to grow!
The Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat takes the stress out of moving to the next car seat stage thanks to the patented ClickTight® Installation and slim SpaceSaver™ design.
This car seat accommodates up to 22 kgs rear facing to help keep your child riding safely even longer and easily switches to a forward facing car seat as your child grows.
ClickTight Technology installation provides fully open seat belt paths that are clearly labelled and easy to access, and the automatic tensioner takes care of the tightening. Slim outside and spacious inside, the toddler car seat features 17" SpaceSaver™ technology designed to fit 3-across* without compromising on trusted Britax safety and premium comfort.
The Britax car seat boasts a patented SafeCell® crumple zone and V-shaped top tether to help manage crash energy. The reinforced frame and belt paths provide strength and stability. Rear facing car seat cover fabrics are naturally flame retardant with no added FR chemicals and safe to machine wash and dry.
*Britax cannot guarantee 3-across installation fitment in all vehicles
ALL PRODUCT FEATURES
CONVERTIBLE DESIGNWorks as a rear facing car seat with the infant insert, rear facing and converts to a forward facing car seat.
CLICKTIGHT® INSTALLATION
With ClickTight®, you know it’s right in just 3 easy steps: open, buckle and click close.
5-POINT SAFETY HARNESSHelps evenly distribute crash energy to keep your child safe.
CONVENIENT BUCKLE
Fully open seat belt paths are clearly labelled and easy to access, while the automatic tensioner takes care of the tightening.
PATENTED V-SHAPED TOP TETHER
Has 2 connection points to help slow and reduce forward movement in a crash; easily stores away when not in use.
FLAME RETARDANTThe fabric is naturally flame retardant with no added FR chemicals.
SAFECELL® TECHNOLOGY
Acts as a crumple zone, helping to keep crash energy away from your child.
ADJUSTABLE HARNESS
The 14-position harness and headrest move with one hand to grow with your child.
WASHER AND DRYER-FRIENDLY
No more hand washing or waiting for the cover to air-dry; just quick and easy clean-up, so you can keep moving.
DISHWASHER-SAFE CUP HOLDERS
The 2 cup holders slide in-and-out for easy cleaning between rides.
EASY-READ LEVEL INDICATORS
The 6-position and quick-adjust recline help you find the most comfortable fit for your child and the best fit for your vehicle.
FLIP-FORWARD BUCKLE PAD
Stays out of the way for easy boarding
CARBON STEEL FRAME
Reinforces the seat structure to help keep it sturdy and stabilised
SPACESAVER™ DESIGN
17-inch seat is designed to fit 3-across without compromising on trusted Britax safety and premium comfort. *Britax cannot guarantee 3-across installation fitment in all vehicles
REBOUNDREDUCE™ STABILITY BAR (available separately for the Poplar model)
Carbon steel bar easily attaches to the car seat when installed rear-facing to minimise the movement in the event of a crash; must be removed when installed forward-facing
These seats are out of stock with our NZ supplier, more stock is not expected until at least October 2026 - Our one seat in stock is available by post/courier or pick up from Whanganui.
With an RRP of $999, we’ve discounted the price just for you! By buying local from techs you of course get free installation and taught how to safely use the seat. When you ask us to price match make sure the store also offers installation for you, it’s a valuable service as over 75% of seats are used incorrectly :(
Order your city turn by messaging us, this seat can be shipped to you unlike our other seats.
The Baby Jogger® City Turn™ Convertible Car Seat features a secure rotating mechanism that allows you to turn the seat 180 degrees with one hand while in rear-facing mode. The unique patented rotation brings your child 10 inches closer to you and helps you maintain a more upright posture when lifting your child in and out and buckling them into the car seat. The seat smoothly rotates with one hand, then audibly clicks into place for assurance that it is safely secured.
The car seat converts from rear-facing harness (1.8-22.7kgs) to forward-facing harness (10-29.5kgs) to grow with your child.
Ten-year expiry
Available in onyx black
These seats are out of stock with our NZ supplier, more stock is not expected until early September 2026 - pre-order now to avoid disappointment.
Ride with peace of mind with the Britax Willow(TM) S Infant Car Seat. This rear facing car seat includes the Alpine travel car seat base for added convenience. First ride jitters? Gone. The Willow S is a rear facing car seat with ClickTight(R) technology so you know it can be installed securely on the first ride and beyond. This 5 point harness car seat features a RightSize(TM) system that provides adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs.
INSTALL CONFIDENTLY
The Willow(TM) is a rear facing car seat with ClickTight(R) technology so you know it can be installed securely on the first ride and beyond
FIND THE PERFECT FIT
The RightSize(TM) system provides adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs to create your baby’s perfect fit from the start
STABLE BASE
The Alpine car seat base features a ReboundReduce(TM) Stability Bar to help reduce movement during a crash
MACHINE-WASHABLE CAR SEAT COVER AND INSERT
The SafeWash(R) car seat cover and stroller insert only are naturally flame-retardant and safe to machine wash and dry
ATTACH FOR EASY STROLLING
This Britax car seat is compatible with Brook(TM) and Brook(TM)+ strollers for convenient cruising in the car and outside
These seats are out of stock with our NZ supplier, more stock is coming but we do not have an ETA. The one seat we have left in stock is available by pick up only from Whanganui.
Britax Safe-n-Sound Maxi Guard™
Introducing the NEW Britax Safe-n-Sound Maxi Guard™. The new Maxi Guard™ is our Forward Facing Harnessed Seat with Active Head Restraint™ (AHR™) headrest.
Suitable for growing children from approx. 2 years to 8 years. (This seat is a forward facing only seat, that always uses the harness, it never converts to a booster using the seatbelt unlike its brother the maxi-rider). Our 6 point Hassle Free Harness™ keeps your most precious cargo securely restrained and safer for longer.
SAFETY
Easy Adjust Headrest with AHR™ provides frontal ease of access whilst the child is seated. This means no need to rethread which therefore reduces misuse.
COMFORT
Generous trim padding and shoulder pads provide travel comfort for your child.
PRACTICALITY
Quick remove cover – no need to remove harness.
ACCOMMODATING
Offers 2 recline positions which provide additional comfort for your sleeping child.
Please note we are unable to post this seat to you, but we do have wonderful technicians who can help you install your seat.
This harnessed booster seat grows with your child from toddler to big kid. With the patented ClickTight Installation, you’ll know it’s right in 3 easy steps. 2 layers of side impact protection surround the head, neck & torso. Plus, SafeCell Impact Technology creates a crumple zone that absorbs crash energy.
Harness mode 11kgs - 29.5kgs; Booster mode 18kgs - 54 kgs.
4-way stretch athleisure fabric combines style and function for a modern look that’s easy to keep clean.
Install confidently, every time. With ClickTight, you know it’s right in just 3 easy steps. Open, thread & buckle, close.
SafeCells in the car seat base create a crumple zone that absorbs crash energy to help keep it away from your child.
Industrial Strength Steel frame reinforces the seat structure to help keep it stabilized.
V-shaped tether with staged-release stitches helps slow and reduce forward movement during a crash.
Energy-absorbing chest pads reduce your child’s forward movement during a collision.
2 Layers of Side Impact Protection: Energy-absorbing shell and foam-lined headrest protect your child’s head, neck, and torso.
9-position, quick-adjust harness & headrest move together using one hand for the proper fit as your child grows.
2-position buckle can be moved outward to accommodate your growing child.
2 recline positions help you find the most comfortable fit for your child and the best fit for your vehicle.
2 cup and snack holders keep drinks, snacks, and toys within reach.
Easy-to-remove cover for cleaning without uninstalling the car seat or removing the harness.
Stay-put, soft comfort pads keep your child’s neck from rubbing against the harness strap.
Flip-forward buckle stays out of the way for easy boarding.
Easy-to-clean arm rests help your child ride comfortably.
The Grow with You seat is a forward facing only seat with a minimum entry age of 2 years old.
Our Britax seats are pick up only,
Two layers of side impact protection shield your child from crash forces. The 10-position, quick-adjust headrest easily grows as your baby gets bigger. Two dishwasher-safe, removable cup holders keep drinks within reach and are a breeze to clean. Best of all, your big kid will love the comfy and stylish soft knit fabrics.
can be used as a half booster once the child is older.
Please note, seatbelt boosters should not be used unless a child is a minimum of 5 years of age.
This seat is pickup only from one of our car seat technicians, based in Whanganui, Palmerston North, Levin, Woodville or Taumarunui
Perfect for fast growing kids from 40-120 lbs (18-54 kg) and up to 63″ (160cm), the Solana 2 Booster Seat is built for comfort and parental convenience with easy-to-use features to make the textbook travel companion. Equipped with integrated LATCH connectors and front adjusters, Solana can be quickly and securely connected to your vehicle, enhancing safety and stability. So, your child will enjoy a comfortable and safe journey whether you’re taking them to school, a playdate with a friend or an overnight visit with grandparents.
This item is pick up only from Whanganui
The Anti-Rebound Bar accessory attaches to the front of the Britax ClickTight convertible car seats for rear-facing installations to limit the amount of rebound movement experienced in frontal-impact crash.
The ARB is a padded, steel bar that attaches to the foot-end of the ClickTight convertible car seats to account for rebound movement. It minimizes rotation by 40%, keeping your baby securely seated during rear, frontal and side impacts so all the other safety components can transfer the energy of the crash away from your little one.
With anti-rebound technology, we continue to raise the bar in rear-facing protection.
**car seat not included
** fits britax marathon and boulevard car seats
This item is puckup only from Whanganui or Feilding
The engineered, non-slip material on both sides of the Vehicle Seat Protector grip the vehicles seat and bottom of the child car seat ensuring that the child car seat does not slip during a crash.
2 full-size kick mats included in the pack to protect the vehicle seat backs and provide extra storage solutions.
The Back Seat Mirror provides a view of your rear-facing baby at any angle while allowing installation to adjacent vehicle head restraints.
The shatter-proof, extra large mirror is convex to reflect a head-to-toe view of baby.
The adjustable attachment straps allow the mirror to securely attach to most vehicle head restraints, while its soft-feel frame design has a sleek, modern look. The pivot point allows you to easily move the mirror to see your rear facing Tamariki.
These mirrors are only stocked in our Whanganui and Feilding branches.
For use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats and with a child who has complete head control and can sit up unassisted. Please note that the Angle Adjuster should not to be used with Newborns.
Angle Adjuster positions rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats at a more upright angle for older children and can add up to 4” more room behind the front seats for more front leg room.
The dense foam construction adds firm, lateral support for increased stability. Angle Adjuster fits all Diono Convertible car seats and is LATCH compatible.
The Diono Angle Adjuster is compatible with all of the Diono seats that rear face.
Crash tested.
The new Diono® Ultra Dry Seat™ now features a full 360° buckle strap guard for ultimate protection. Cushy padding, plush fabric and waterproof protection makes this a must-have to keep your car seats and strollers dry. Whether it's a wet swimsuit or a toilet training accident, Ultra Dry Seat makes travel more comfortable and stress-free for everyone.
Made from nickel plated, hardened steel, Super Lock is a premium locking clip that features specially shaped slots to provide superior performance. Fits all vehicle seat belts. Crash tested.
Compatible with the Diono Rear facing family and also our new line of Convertible Seats
Some cars already have an anchor fitting fitted. This kit is designed to anchor the upper anchorage strap of a child restraint to the vehicle (see car owner’s handbook for anchor point locations and details of part required)
Some vehicles may require shorter or longer bolts. Check your owner’s handbook. If no anchor points available, you may need to contact an authorised Child restraint fitting station. This package includes:30mm bolt 5/16 unc grade 5, 5mm spacer, 10mm spaceranchor fitting, lock washer, securing nut and reinforcing plate.
This extension strap is suitable for child restraints. Some vehicles require an extension strap to allow a tether Strap or upper anchorage strap on a child restraint to be connected to the child restraint anchorage in the vehicle; Usually station wagons and sedans.
Extension straps are available in 300mm and 600mm lengths to suit most vehicles and child restraints.
This buckle guard is produced by Little Buds, it is to stop your child restraint being accidentally undone, it sits over the buckle on a seatbelt.
We have found these for all vehicles but unfortunately not Mitsubishi’s.
Colours vary and it will be lucky dip as to the colour you receive - it you must have a special colour please message us and we will see if we have availability.
Pick up from our techs in Whanganui, Palmerston North, Woodville, Levin or Taumarunui
Happy to post and a field has been created to allow for the courier cost - please select rural Or non-rural, if you are after more than one select your postage then select pickup Whanganui for the rest.
These buckle guards are plastic. Plastic perishes over time, we expect these to have a 5 year lifespan before they become too brittle to use. Should one become brittle and snap please keep the plastic away from children.
Do you have thumbs or fingers that just don’t allow you to push hard enough to unbuckle a harness ? well this is for you … the harness unbuckler.
Available now in Whanganui, we’ve also added courier options (non rural only please)
Hire only - Britax Travel Bag
available for short term hire from Whanganui and Palmerston North, limited stock so you may need to collect from one of our other branches if your preferred branch does not have availability.
Please message us with your travel dates and location and we can quote on the hire. Hire starts at $30 plus a bond)
The Britax Car Seat Travel Bag is a perfect companion for traveling on airplanes. This Britax Car Seat Travel bag features a double zipper opening, an adjustable shoulder strap and storage pockets. The water-resistant nylon carrying bag folds up for easy transport. In addition to fitting all Britax Car Seats (Baby Capsules with Base), it's compatible with seats from most other major car seat brands.
Hire - from Whanganui only.
From newborn to 6 months.
Please message us with your due date for pricing or further details. Please note this is only available from Whanganui.
Doona was designed to provide parents a safe and practical solution for their baby, both in and outside of the car. It is the world’s first infant car seat with a complete and fully integrated travel system, allowing you to move from car seat to stroller in seconds.
Interested in purchasing your own brand new Doona? We don’t carry stock but can order in for you.
Hire only
from Whanganui for 6 months
Maxi-Cosi Cabrofix Capsule with Base
hire $80 for 6 months plus a $50 refundable bond
Please contact us for booking and availability. As this may not always be available
The Maxi-Cosi infant car seat CabrioFix is suitable for babies from birth up to approx. 12 months and supplies you and your little one with plenty of safety and comfort.
The seat insert provides optimum comfort for your little one and thus ensures that they feel safe and comfortable wherever you go. The built-in canopy which is always ready at hand and can be tucked away easily, protects your baby against direct sunlight and drizzling rain. The belt tensioner is perfect for adapting the Y-belts to your little passenger.
The Maxi-Cosi infant car seat CabrioFix features a weight of approx. 3,5 kg. The ergonomic handle makes carrying the CabrioFix super simple.
Details:
Group: 0+/ suitable from birth up to approx. 13 kg
Side Protection System
Includes seat insert, belt pads and sun canopy
Ergonomic carrying handle
Removable and washable cover
Dimensions: 44,5 x 66 x 57 cm
Weight: 3.35 kg
Made in Europe
For hire from Palmerston North and Whanganui
hire from $80 for 6 months plus a $50 refundable bond
Please contact us to book and check availability - please note we can only try and guarantee availability with pre-bookings if at least 3-5 months.
a safe & lightweight infant car seat with universal base
complies with ECER44/04 - Europe
alpha™ features huge high side protection with thick EPS foam for impact absorption
rear facing with 5-point safety harness for maximum protection
Hire only
from Whanganui for 6 months
City Jogger City Go2 Capsule with Base
hire from $150 for 6 months plus a $50 refundable bond for a brand new capsule
Please contact us for booking and availability
The City GO™ 2 easily clicks in to all single Baby Jogger strollers* to create the ultimate travel system for your baby's first 6+ months. This rear-facing capsule is rated for infants up to 81cm, from 1.8kg to 15.8kg.
The car seat meets TRUE Test Plus™ safety standards (Tested to Reality Under Extremes), providing additional peace of mind that it has been engineered and tested to a very high standard.
For Hire from Whanganui
Please contact us for booking and availability
pricing
$50 for 6 months hire plus $40 refundable bond - bond in travel wheels is waived if hiring a capsule at the same time
fits britax b-safe capsule, britax willow capsule or our hire maxi cosi capsules
Easy to manoeuvre and compact when folded
For hire from Whanganui
Universal base for Phil & teds or mountain buggy capsules
hire for 6 months for $60 - that’s just $10 per month!
Please contact us to confirm availability
Have you seen a cheaper price elsewhere that includes installation of your seat? Would you like us to try and match a price for the same item?
please message us and we will look at price matching on a per basis criteria.
of course by buying from us you are guaranteed our great service along with ongoing service. We will help you install your seat and make sure it is being used correctly.