Which Convertible Car Seat should I hire?
Which convertible car seat is the best option?
There are a number of different convertible car seat options available for hire, ranging from budget car seat hire options, to premium car seat hire choices. Having a range of options to choose from can be helpful when it comes to ensuring there's a car seat to suit the needs of every family. Whether it's fitting three car seats across, fitting two car seats side by side, rearward facing for longer, a no-rethread harness or simply because you have a preference for premium features, there's a a convertible car seat to suit your needs. The real question is which convertible car seat is the best option for your family to hire?
With so many car seat hire options available, you may be wondering which one best suits the needs of your family.
Choosing the right convertible car seat hire option for your child can be a difficult choice, as the 'right choice' can vary greatly depending on your needs and the age and size of your child.
The convertible car seat you choose will often be dependent on the size and type of car it will be going into, as well as your need to fit additional child car seats, luggage or adult passengers.
The right seat for you child's size - Seated shoulder height
When choosing a child restraint is that all Australian Standard child car restraints now use should height markers to determine the limits of each safety seat.
Your child's seated shoulder height is what is used to determine which safety seat is suitable. This is measured by sitting the child on the floor, and measuring floor to shoulder.
You'll use this shoulder height marker to determine whether your child should be rearward facing or forward facing in the convertible car seat you choose. It's advisable to keep your child rearward facing until the upper rearfacing height marker is reached.
LoOur Maxi Cosi Premium Convertible car seat hire options feature a no-rethread harness for easy harness height adjustment and Coolbaby wicking fabric.
The compact front to back depth when rearward facing allow for front passenger leg room in most hatchbacks and SUV's.
The deep seating area means that the isofix compatible Maxi Cosi premium convertible car seat hire is an ideal choice for older toddlers who are still rearward facing. Luxurious bamboo wicking fabric keeps your baby more comfortable during travel.
With quality materials used for manufacturing, Patented Air Protect®, you can feel the difference, combines with Safety Shield, and Dual-Action Protection, offering impressive head and torso protection for your child.
Suitable from birth until approximately 4 years of age, this option is an ideal choice for fitting three-car seat across. An 8 position headrest and in-built harness adjustment allow for easy adjustment of our range of Premium Maxi Cosi convertible car seats for hire.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 35cm
Middle height marker (Can rearward or forward face below, but must forward face above): 39cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 43.5cm
A popular choice among many parents Britax Graphene convertible car seat hire options feature a no-rethread harness for easy harness height adjustment and Thermo5 advanced moisture wicking fabric.
The compact front to back depth when rearward facing allow for front passenger leg room in most hatchbacks and SUV's. The narrow width is three-across friendly in both rearward and forward facing positions, and allows for a multitude of different car seat and passenger configurations.
The Britax Graphene is isofix compatible, however can also be installed using the vehicle seatbelt.
Suitable from birth until approximately 4 years of age, this option is an ideal choice for fitting three-car seat across.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 35cm
Middle height marker (Can rearward or forward face below, but must forward face above): 39cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 43.5cm
Premium compact convertible car seat hire is a category of convertible car seat hire made up of several car seat models based on their features and ease-of-use.
As suggested by the name, all of the child car seats offered within this category share some of the preium features with more expensive models, whilst maintaining the compact footprint often required in three-across situations of compact rental cars.
When booking premium compact convertible car seat hire, our team of experienced installers will assess the provided information to determine exactly which car seat will fit best in the car along with any other car seats or passengers.
Premium compact convertible car seat hire is suitable from birth with the option to add an infant insert. Offering extended rearward facing, and a no-rethread harness across the board, this category is an extremely popular choice for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles choosing to hire a car seat.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 35cm
Middle height marker (Can rearward or forward face below, but must forward face above): 39cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 43.5cm
Britax Millenia convertible car seat hire offers Thermo5 advanced moisture wicking fabric that the Britax range has become known for. The Millenia is isofix compatible, however, can also be installed with a seatbelt.
The no-rethread harness allows for easy harness height adjustment, whilst the combination of high rearward facing limits and deep seat allow for many toddlers to remain rearward facing for longer.
Suitable from birth through to toddlerhood, this option is popular among parents who want to ensure their child travels in comfort and style even whilst on holiday.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 35cm
Middle height marker (Can rearward or forward face below, but must forward face above): 39cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 43.5cm
Convertible car seat hire is a great choice for those who are looking for safety without all the bells and whistles.
Our Australian Standard convertible car seats for hire are suitable from birth with the option to add an infant insert until approximately 12 months in rearward facing mode.
Once the lower shoulder height marker has been reached, our convertible car seat hire is suitable in the forward facing position until approximately 4 years of age.
When convertible car seat hire is booked, you'll be provided with one of several convertible car seat models available. The three-across friendly design allows for many configurations to accommodate other car seas, passengers, luggage or third-row access.
It is advisable to measure your child's seated shoulder height prior to booking. This height measurement will not only allow for easy car seat selection, but will allow our team to set up the harness at the correct height ahead of time to allow for a speedy get away when you arrive.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 32cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 43.5cm
Suitable from birth until eight years of age, our 0-8 convertible car seat hire is an option that will tick all the boxes if you're just not sure which car seat you need (Our team are of course happy to advise you).
Featuring a no-rethread harness fo easy harness height adjustment, multiple recline options, moisture wicking fabric and a compact width for three-across installations.
0-8 convertible car seat hire allows for rearward facing for longer with high limits combined with a deep seating area.
With forward facing height limits lasting to 8+ years, it's unlikely your preschooler will outgrow this option during your stay in South-East Queensland.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 35cm
Middle height marker (Can rearward or forward face below, but must forward face above): 39cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 51cm
Our extended rearward facing convertible car seat hire is a great choice for those who are looking for safety without all the bells and whistles. This option is a step up from our more basic convertible car seat hire, with the only major difference being longer lasting rearward facing limits.
Our Australian Standard convertible car seats for hire are suitable from birth with the option to add an infant insert, until approximately 30 months in rearward facing mode.
Once the lower shoulder height marker has been reached, our convertible car seat hire is suitable in the forward facing position until approximately 4 years of age.
When our extended rearward facing convertible car seat hire is booked, you'll be provided with one of several convertible car seat models available. The three-across friendly design allows for many configurations to accommodate other car seas, passengers, luggage or third-row access.
It is advisable to measure your child's seated shoulder height prior to booking. This height measurement will not only allow for easy car seat selection, but will allow our team to set up the harness at the correct height ahead of time to allow for a speedy get away when you arrive.
Shoulder height markers (Based on seated shoulder height)
Lower height marker (must rearward face below): 35cm
Middle height marker (Can rearward or forward face below, but must forward face above): 39cm
Upper Height marker (Stop use marker): 43.5cm
Still unsure about which car safety seat is the right choice? View the Queensland child restraint laws and current recommendations here.
