trabonita Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Can those of you with babies/young children advise whether I can bring my car seats to Australia. I heard that UK ones don't meet the Australian standards and therefore in the event of an accident you wouldn't be insured? Are there any in the UK that are widely used in Aus as I will be buying one soon? Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 They have to have the Aus tick of approval so you won't be able to get them in UK. You'll just have to plan on buying them anew when you arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabonita Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thank you, so there aren't any in the UK that you know of that you can get in Australia too? They're so bloomin expensive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 No. Aus standards are different as is testing/rating. Lots of companies sell in UK and Aus so car seats are often similar but top tether is standard here so all car seats in Aus have them. What size/height/age is your child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabonita Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 They will be 4 and 17mths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Nope, closed market! They may be similar but if they don't have the Aus tick stuck to them they are illegal, pure and simple. You might get lucky and be able to sell your UK ones to returnees (I bought a couple from departees for the grandkids) and do the opposite on the other side! I've known people to actually drive to the airport and dump the car seats! (Not too many but you never know!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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