Skip to main content

You are using an outdated browser and this site may not work as expected.

For a safer and faster user experience use a modern browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, or Edge. See here for details.

Understanding modified car seats

Modified Australian standard car seats no longer comply with the Australian/New Zealand Standard for child restraints (AS/NZS 1754). This is because it involves adding accessories, or making changes to the car seat not in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

Accessories include, for example, postural supports, harnesses/vests, additional padding, buckle covers and cross chest straps, not supplied with the car seat.

Half circle icon

Research

A product and practice review undertaken in 2020/21 as part of MACA’s Australian Safety Assessment Program identified significant gaps in research and knowledge relating to modified car seats.

In response, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) offered a PhD scholarship to investigate the safety impact of modifying Australian standard child restraints used by children with disabilities and medical conditions.

Learn more about this unique research project.

Half circle icon

FAQs

Explore commonly asked questions

Half circle icon
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islands flag sw

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of all lands, past, present & future. We honour our Elders and nurture all young people.