Car Seat Pathways - Getting the most for your car seat dollars.

A car seat is an essential investment for parents to keep your children safe (and legal) on the road.


However ... car seats do not come cheap! Australia has one of the most stringent car seat standards in the world (By law, all child car seats used, bought or sold in Australia must meet or exceed safety tests* to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754). This standard means that car seat manufacturers incur a significant investment before any car seat model can be brought to the market. This is why the price-point can sometimes seem high!


However, for your peace of mind, this standard ensures that if you are buying a car seat in Australia, you know you are buying the very, very best.

*The tests must include simulated crash tests, testing for durability, and testing for chemical safety. Additionally, car seats must meet certain size and weight requirements based on the child's age and size.

Fortunately, there are several "car seat pathways" that you can follow to get the most value for your car seat dollars. Read on to discover different options using the InfaSecure 'More' range of child restraints all of which are available from Bambini.

Pathway 1: Convenience & Convertible

This pathway uses: 

The InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule, followed by the InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat.


What they are: 

The InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule is a rear-facing car capsule designed for newborns and infants up to approx. 8 months. It  can be used as a carrier and is compatible with a variety of prams. The bonus of a capsule is the quick and easy car-to-pram transfer, you do not need to disturb sleep and can keep bub warm and dry.


The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat is a convertible car seat that can be used rear-facing for infants and then converted to forward-facing for toddlers. It is suitable for children from birth up to 8 years old and has adjustable headrest and harness heights to accommodate growing children.


The car seat pathway:

Start with the InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule. As this car seat is a carrier you can also use it outside the car to carry your baby or on your pram.


Once your little one has outgrown the capsule (this will normally be around the 6 - 8 month mark) transition to the InfaSecure Achieve More car seat. This car seat can last up to 8 years by which time your child should be tall enough to sit safely in the car without a child restraint. 


Planning a family:

If you are planning more children both the InfaSecure Adapt and InfaSecure Achieve car seats can be re-used for the second baby. Should your firstborn be 4 years or over, the budget option would be to purchase the InfaSecure Aspire More booster seat for them and use the InfaSecure Achieve More for the new arrival.


Small vehicle adjustment:

The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat is a large unit, especially when in the rear-facing mode. Therefore, if you have a smaller vehicle, you may prefer to purchase the InfaSecure Attain More convertible car seat, instead of the InfaSecure Achieve More. The InfaSecure Attain More lasts from birth to 4 years but takes up less room in the car. With this option you will require the InfaSecure Aspire booster seat to finish your car journeys safely. But the InfaSecure Attain will then be free for any additional children.


The numbers:

This pathway gives you newborn convenience and adaptability for more than one child. The total cost will be approximately $1669.98 (if purchased full price, 2023) for around 16 combined years of use for two children.


InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule RRP(2023) $829.99

InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat RRP(2023) $839.99

Pathway 2: Best on a Budget

This pathway uses: 

The InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat.


What this car seat is: 

The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat is a convertible car seat that can be used rear-facing for infants and then converted to forward-facing for toddlers. It is suitable for children from birth up to 8 years old and has adjustable headrest and harness heights to accommodate growing children.


Note the InfaSecure Achieve More is not a removable car capsule - once installed in your vehicle it will remain there. So there is no capsule carrier for the newborn stage with this option.


The car seat pathway:

The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat can be used from birth. Start with it in the rear-facing infant mode as per the instructions. Once your child is tall enough to the guiding markers, switch the car seat around to be a forward-facing child restraint. This car seat can last up to 8 years by which time your child should be tall enough to sit safely in the car without a child restraint. 


Planning a family:

If you are planning more children, and your firstborn is still using the InfaSecure Achieve More, you will need to invest in a further child restraint. Should your firstborn be 4 years or over, the budget option would be to purchase the InfaSecure Aspire More booster seat for them and use the InfaSecure Achieve More for the new arrival.


Small vehicle adjustment:

The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat is a large unit, especially when in the rear-facing mode. Therefore, if you have a smaller vehicle, you may prefer to purchase the InfaSecure Attain More convertible car seat, instead of the InfaSecure Achieve More. The InfaSecure Attain More lasts from birth to 4 years but takes up less room in the car. With this option you will require the InfaSecure Aspire booster seat to finish your car journeys safely. But the InfaSecure Attain will then be free for any additional children.


The numbers:

This pathway gives you everything you need to transport one child safely from birth in one single unit. The total cost will be approximately $839.99 (if purchased full price, 2023) for the 8 years use of one child restraint.


InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat RRP(2023) $839.99

Pathway 3: Middle of the road

This pathway uses: 

The InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule, followed by the InfaSecure Accomplish More car seat.


What they are: 

The InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule is a rear-facing car capsule designed for newborns and infants up to approx. 8 months. It can be used as a carrier and is compatible with a variety of prams. The big bonus of a capsule is the quick and easy car-to-pram transfer, you do not need to disturb sleep and can keep bub warm and dry.


The InfaSecure Accomplish More car seat is a standard forward-facing car seat that can be used from 6 months up to approx. 8 years old. It has adjustable headrest and harness heights to accommodate growing children. It is not designed to be used rear-facing in any circumstances.


The car seat pathway:

Start with the InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule. As this car seat is a carrier you can also use it outside the car to carry your baby or on your pram.


Once your little one has outgrown the capsule (this will normally be around the 6 - 8 month mark) transition to the InfaSecure Accomplish More car seat. This car seat can last up to 8 years by which time your child should be tall enough to sit safely in the car without a child restraint. 


Planning a family:

If you are planning more children the InfaSecure Adapt More can be reused. However, once the new baby has outgrown that, and if your firstborn is still using the InfaSecure Accomplish More, you will need to invest in a further car seat.


The numbers:

This pathway has the plus of not being overly expensive and you still get the convenience of the car capsule. However, the car seat is not convertible meaning your baby will be forward-facing from a young age (deemed safe but not recommended). The total cost will be approximately $1459.98 (if purchased full price, 2023) for the 8 years use of one child restraint plus extra use out of the car capsule for additional children.


InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule RRP(2023) $829.99

InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat RRP(2023) $629.99

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Pathway 4: For Twins & Convenience

This pathway uses: 

2x InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule, 2x InfaSecure Attain More car seat and 2x InfaSecure Aspire More booster seat.


What they are: 

The InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule is a rear-facing car capsule designed for newborns and infants up to approx. 8 months. It can be used as a carrier and is compatible with a variety of prams . The big bonus of a capsule is the quick and easy car-to-pram transfer, you do not need to disturb sleep and can keep bub warm and dry.


The InfaSecure Attain More car seat is a convertible car seat that can be used rear-facing for infants and then converted to forward-facing for toddlers. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old and has adjustable headrest and harness heights to accommodate growing children. The bonus of the InfaSecure Attain is it's small footprint and compact size. It is the only car seat on the Australian market with which you can fit three across on the rear seat of a standard car. For this reason it is preferred by parents as it may save upgrading your vehicle to an SUV and will also preserve boot space.


The InfaSecure Aspire More booster seat is an age 4 to 8 years booster seat. It provides the extra height required for safe travel and head protection. For restraint it utilises the vehicle's own lap belt.


The car seat pathway:

Start with the InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule. As this car seat is a carrier you can also use it outside the car to carry your baby or on your pram.


Once your little one has outgrown the capsule (this will normally be around the 6 - 8 month mark) transition to the InfaSecure Attain More car seat. As this car seat only lasts to approx. 4 years or age, once the twins have outgrown this child restraint it is time to move them into the InfaSecure Aspire More booster seat.


Use the InfaSecure Aspire More booster seats until the height markers indicate that they are no longer required. By this time your children should be tall enough to sit safely in the car without a child restraint.


Planning a family:

If you are planning more children both the InfaSecure Adapt More and InfaSecure Attain More (of which you will have two of each!) can be reused. However, if the twins are still using the InfaSecure Attain More you may need to invest in a further car seat for any new additions.


The numbers:

This pathway is not the cheapest option but gives you every convenience for your twin journey! The InfaSecure Adapt More is a carrier to make the newborn days easier and the InfaSecure Attain is space saving and may save you needing to purchase a larger vehicle. The total cost will be approximately $3619.94 (if purchased full price, 2023) for around 16 combined years of safe car travel.


InfaSecure Adapt More car capsule x2 RRP(2023) $829.99

InfaSecure Attain More convertible car seat x2 RRP(2023) $669.99

InfaSecure Aspire More booster seat x2 RRP(2023) $309.99

Pathway 5: For Twins & Budget

This pathway uses: 

2x The InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat.


What they are: 

The InfaSecure Achieve car seat is a convertible car seat that can be used rear-facing for infants and then converted to forward-facing for toddlers. It is suitable for children from birth up to 8 years old and has adjustable headrest and harness heights to accommodate growing children.


Note the InfaSecure Achieve More is not a removable car capsule - once installed in your vehicle it will remain there. So there is no capsule carrier for the newborn stage with this option.


The car seat pathway:

The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat can be used from birth. Start with it in the rear-facing infant mode as per the instructions. Once your children are tall enough to the guiding markers, switch the car seat around to be a forward-facing child restraint. This car seat can last up to 8 years by which time your twins should be tall enough to sit safely in the car without a child restraint.


Planning a family:

If you are planning more children the InfaSecure Achieve car seat (of which you will have two!) can be reused for the second baby. Should the twins be 4 years or over, the budget option would be to purchase 2x InfaSecure Aspire More booster seats for them and one of the InfaSecure Achieve More for the new baby. However, if the twins are still using the InfaSecure Achieve More car seats you may need to invest in a further car seat for any new additions.


Small vehicle adjustment:

The InfaSecure Achieve More car seat is a large unit, especially when in the rear-facing mode. Therefore, if you have a smaller vehicle, you may prefer to purchase the InfaSecure Attain More convertible car seat, instead of the InfaSecure Achieve More. The InfaSecure Attain More lasts from birth to 4 years but takes up less room in the car. With this option you will require the InfaSecure Aspire booster seat to finish your car journeys safely. But the InfaSecure Attain will then be free for any further children.


The numbers:

This pathway gives you everything you need to transport twins safely from birth in one single unit. The total cost will be approximately $1679.98 (if purchased full price, 2023) for around 16 combined years of safe car travel.


InfaSecure Achieve More convertible car seat x2 RRP(2023) $839.99

Which car seat pathway would you choose?

Which car seat pathway is best for you? Whether it is budget or convenience you prioritise it is good to know that every car seat sold in Australia meets the most stringent safety standards. 


The main thing is to find the car seat options that suit your lifestyle, vehicle and family plan. Considering all these factors will get the most for your car seat dollars whichever pathway you choose.


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