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Australian transport authority NRMA teamed up with partner organisations
NRMA tested nine car seat options based on safety and ease of use
While all nine met the Australian standard they did not receive a five star rating
Results showed that price is not indicative of safety

By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:00 EST, 24 January 2019 | Updated: 23:01 EST, 24 January 2019

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Australian transport authority NRMA teamed up with partner organisations to test nine car seat options on the market.

Using the Child Restraint Evaluation Program, they tested nine varieties, based on safety and ease of use.

While all models met the Australian standard, they did not receive a five star rating.

Results showed that price is not indicative of safety, with some cheaper options providing a better level of safety.

Which car seat is the safest? NRMA tested nine options on the market and some of the results may shock you

The latest results on the safety of Australian car seats on the market released Thursday, revealed that price is not relative to safety.

Results proved that some cheaper options on the market, are a safer choice than some pricier options.

Road Safety Expert Dimitra Vlahomitros said on Thursday that parents should take great consideration when it comes to choosing a car seat.

'A car seat is one of the first and last pieces of baby equipment a parent will purchase that will be used every day for several years, and can be one of the most important,' Ms Vlahomitros said.

What are the results?

REAR-FACING CAR SEAT

Highest-ranked: Britax Safe N Sound Graphene $438

Lowest-ranked: Infasecure Neon II $199

FORWARD-FACING CAR SEAT

Highest-ranked: Infasecure Rover Convertible Booster $149

Lowest-ranked: Britax Safe N Sound Graphene $438

BOOSTER

Highest-ranked: Mother's Choice Trinity Unharnessed Booster Seat $99

Lowest-ranked: Safety 1st Solo $179

Source: NRMA

How did it rate? The lowest-ranked in the rear-facing car seat category was revealed to be the Infasecure Neon II, retailing for $199

RESULTS

Rear-facing car seat

The safest rear-facing car seat was revealed to be the Britax Safe N Sound Graphene, retailing for $438.

The lowest-ranked in the rear-facing car seat category was revealed to be the Infasecure Neon II, retailing for $199.

Forward-facing car seat

Ranked: The safest forward-facing car seat on the market was revealed to be the Infasecure Rover Convertible Booster Car Seat, retailing for $149

Proving that price doesn't necessarily equal quality, the safest forward-facing car seat on the market was revealed to be the Infasecure Rover Convertible Booster Car Seat.

This variety sells for just $149 on the market.

In comparison, the lowest-ranked forward-facing car seat was revealed to be the Britax Safe N Sound Graphene car seat, which costs parents $438.

Forward-facing: The lowest-ranked forward-facing car seat was revealed to be the Britax Safe N Sound Graphene car seat, which costs parents $438

Booster

Again, the cheaper options proved to be the safest, with the highest-ranked booster car seat being the Mother's Choice Trinity Unharnessed Booster Seat, retailing for $99.

The lowest-ranked was the Safety 1st Solo at $179.

Poorly-ranked: The lowest-ranked booster was the Safety 1st Solo at $179

What are NRMA's tips for purchasing a car seat?

* Don't simply purchase based on price

* Be wary of purchasing second-hand

* Read through the national Child Restraint Laws

Source: NRMA

NRMA's Road Safety Expert Dimitra Vlahomitros shared her top tips for parents when it comes to choosing a car seat.

Ms Vlahomitros recommended parents do their research, and not just choose a car seat based on price.

She also warned against purchasing a second-hand variety, and said to read through the national Child Restraint Laws so you're aware of what's deemed the most safe.