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Geewhizz on 27/03/2014 - 11:59 bigw.com.au (1014 clicks)
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Available online only. It is classed as a large item for delivery, so it's best to select free instore pick up. No expiry date available, 'for a limited time only.'

6 year warranty on hardware, 2 year warranty on fabric.

It's a forward facing seat only, supposedly suitable for 6 months to 8 years. In my experience Mothers Choice seats are not as tall as many, so you're probably not going to get to 8 years unless your kids are shorties.

Product Features (from the blurb):

• Suitable in forward facing position with built-in-harness from approximately 6 months to 4 years, or until the child's shoulders reach the middle height markers
• Seat converts to a booster seat, and can be used from approx 4 years to 8years of age, or until the child reaches the upper height marker
• The lapsash seatbelt is to be used with the seat once in Booster mode
• The Victory Convertible Booster comes with Machine Washable Covers, large side head wings for side impact protection, reversible padded infant insert for added comfort
• Added belt mates and arm rest.

While it's rated as 6 months upward, unless you have a VERY good reason for doing so, please DO NOT forward face that young. Until your baby has FULL control of its head don't even consider it. In the event of a crash they are far safer rear facing.

http://www.besafe.com/en/Rear-facing-5-x-Safer/Rear-facing-c…

EDIT 0-4 years version of the same seat, able to be rear-faced, posted by wheresthebeef. Don't rely on it seeing your littly through 'til 4 - although he IS tall, our now Mr3 had outgrown a Mothers
Choice 0-4 seat by the time he was 13 months.

Nonetheless, even if you bought both, you're still getting the two for less than $200.

http://www.bigw.com.au/baby-kids/carseats/booster-seats/bpnB…

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  Herbse on 27/03/2014 - 12:10

  +1

  +1 for caring about the safety of my child

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  Ravensbane on 27/03/2014 - 12:13

  Hmm shame not for younger. My fisrt child is due in 7 weeks and still need to get a car seat that we can afford.

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    4agte on 27/03/2014 - 12:19

    +1

    If you dont mind 2nd hand gumtree. My children are obviously older at 4 and 6. I picked 2 booster seats up for $180 together. They sell for $350 each.

    Money to be saved on some excellent condition seats

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      dfragar on 27/03/2014 - 12:38

      +3

      2nd hard car seats are ideal as:
      * much cheaper than new
      * only have had limited use - in especially grandparent cars.
      * if not suitable due to size shape, ease of use, simply buy another.

      Caveats - don't buy if it has been in an accident, don't buy if over 10 years old (plastic fatigue, regulations).

      If you haven't bought anything yet, consider a capsule for at least the first 3 months, up to 6 months is fine. Saves you waking the kid up everytime you need to transition. Council or shops will lease one, or buy second hand for same money.

      If you just want to buy one that will last you for the first 4 years, buy a convertible seat that changes from rearward to front facing. Keep them backwards until 10-12 months, then frontwards will last until they are over 4 years old.

      Expect to pay around $60-80 for a 2nd hand seat.

      Once the child is 2.5, you can buy one of these seats and it should last you until child is 7.

      http://www.crep.com.au/

      Type A = rearward facing (0-6 months mandatory, up to 12 months is best) - inbuilt harness restrains child, car seat belt restrains seat.
      Type B = forward facing (possible from 6 months, mandatory 1-4 years) - inbuilt harness restrains child, car seat belt restrains seat.
      Type E = booster seat (4-7 years mandatory, keep going if you can talk your kid into it) - uses car's lap-sash seat belt to restrain child.

      Convertibles are generally A+B or B+E. This one is B+E.

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        Geewhizz on 27/03/2014 - 13:09

        Caveats - don't buy if it has been in an accident, don't buy if over 10 years old (plastic fatigue, regulations).

        Slight correction - don't USE if over 10 years old. Car seat manufacturers and the various states' regulations advise against their use beyond 10 years. Over time the plastics used in their manufacture can become brittle from the heat etc inside your car.

        What this translates to, is if you think you're likely to use a seat for 4 years, don't buy one that is more than 6 years old (absolute maximum) and it's always best to know the history of the seat. Always ask for the date of manufacture - there will be a sticker on the seat either on the side or the rear.

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  mafmouf on 27/03/2014 - 12:16

  As a guilty mum…

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  4agte on 27/03/2014 - 12:16

  Why is it called a convertible when it only faces foward. That is not my understanding what one is

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    chewbot on 27/03/2014 - 12:22

    +1

    Because it converts from being a regular forward facing child seat (for up to 4 year olds) to being a booster seat (for 4 to 8 years).

    There are lots like this. It would be clearer if it was called something like a "convertible booster seat".

    Generally, it involves moving a few bits and pulling out the harness.

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      cornbeef on 27/03/2014 - 13:51

      oh. i thought it was a convertible because it doesn't have a roof.

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  robb6014 on 27/03/2014 - 12:43

  Before buying a seat make sure to check the ratings at CREP:

  http://www.crep.com.au/

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    Prav on 27/03/2014 - 13:13

    I can't find the safety rating for the Mothers Choice Victory from CREP. Can somebody point me to the right direction? Thanks

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      robb6014 on 27/03/2014 - 13:44

      +1

      Unfortunately not all seats are tested (they really should be).

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        Prav on 27/03/2014 - 13:49

        So is this one safe? Any reviews.

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        jimmej on 27/03/2014 - 14:16

        Our first car seat was a mothers choice. It was on special like this one and seemed too good to be true. It wasn't very good and was out grown very quickly (my son didn't really fit in it by 2). The well rated CREP ones we have bought since have always been a more substantial seat with much better attachment methods and headrests. Recommend looking at CREP ratings and finding one you know is safe.

        www.crep.com.au

        Notice that 1 star meets Australian standards so you could probably safely assume that an unrated seat is likely 1 star.

        Would you buy a new car with less than 5 star ANCAP?

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    Geewhizz on 27/03/2014 - 16:20

    Before buying a seat make sure to check the ratings at CREP:

    Not really a reliable indicator when all seats are not tested.

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  boozler on 27/03/2014 - 13:05

  Good one OP

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  Whatisthatvelvet on 27/03/2014 - 15:34

  http://www.bigw.com.au/baby-kids/carseats/booster-seats/bpnB…

  Exactly the same but a convertable at same price. Better product as can use from newborn

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    chewbot on 27/03/2014 - 16:20

    -1

    It's a very diferent product.

    Yours is for age 0 to 4. The OP's is for 6 months to 8 years.

    In reality, it is unlikely that either product will be an ideal option at either extremes of their respective age ranges.

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    Geewhizz on 27/03/2014 - 16:21

    Exactly the same but a convertable at same price. Better product as can use from newborn

    Not a better product, just different. It's the 'younger' version of the same seat. Have added your link to the post though, for those who may not scroll down and see your post.

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  Whatisthatvelvet on 28/03/2014 - 08:31

  Sorry should have read description more thorough.