Name: Halo 360 Rotating Car Seat Spare Base
Brand: Maxi-Cosi
SKU: 26010
Price: 224 AUD
Availability: InStock

Invest in Australia's award-winning car seat.

1. PATENTED SAFETY CREDENTIALS YOU CAN TRUST

Air Protect® is the legally patented safety system you can trust. and used in all Maxi Cosi car seats. Air Protect® has been proven to reduce side impact forces by up to 75%. Additionally, all Maxi-Cosi convertible car seats offer extended rearward facing for up to 30 months to ensure your baby travels in a safer, more protected position for longer. Maxi-Cosi invented the first baby car seat, and we have been leading it ever since.

2. AWARD-WINNING DESIGNS

Maxi-Cosi is proud to be an award-winning car seat brand. We don’t aim to win awards; we aim to make the best car seats in Australia.
However, we are very proud to have been recognised by Good Design Australia for the outstanding and innovative design of our Pria and Vita car seats.

3. Luxurious Comfort

The comfort of your child is important for a safe journey. Our team works closely to ensure premium fabrics and additional padding are used to create a comfortable travel experience. Luxurious bamboo wicking fabric covers the seat to provide cooling properties for your child. Additional padding and premium embellishments deliver a comfortable travel experience for your baby.

4. Australian designed, engineered and tested

Our Australian engineers and designers incorporate local and global Maxi Cosi safety features, including Air Protect® and GCELL®. All car seats are tested locally in Melbourne and Sydney and in global labs to ensure they meet Australian requirements. They are designed by Australians for Australian conditions.

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"It was a decision between the Britax graphene and the Maxi-Così Vita Pro, best decision I have made, choosing the vita pro with safety features and looks good "

Sabrina, Sydney, NSW

"I am onto my fourth child and have been through a few car seats in my time. I love this car seat as every little detail has been thought of to make it comfortable for our baby and enjoyable to use as a parent."

Rosie H, Melbourne, VIC

"This car seat saved my son's life. I was in a horrible car accident earlier this year. We were rear-ended at a high-speed and this car seat saved my son's life. My Maxi-Cosi car seat was left in fantastic condition, car was a total write-off. I cannot recommend this enough!!!!"

Miranda, Perth, WA

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FAQs

What is a convertible car seat?

A convertible car seat, also known as a 0-4 car seat, is an adjustable child car seat that complies with Australian standards to work in rearward and forward-facing modes. Maxi-Cosi convertible car seats offer extended rearward facing for up to 30 months.

When can a baby face forward in a car seat in Australia?

Legally, your baby can be forward-facing from 6 months of age or when they have reached the first forward-facing height marker on your child’s car seat; however, we recommend that your child remain rearward-facing for as long as possible to ensure the best protection for your child. All our convertible car seats are designed with extended rearward-facing ability up to 30 months of age.

How do I know when my child has outgrown their seat?

The progression from baby capsules, convertible car seats, and harnessed or unharnessed booster seats differs for every child and is covered by legal requirements and Australian standards. For this purpose, we recommend you check the manufacturer’s instructions or contact our customer care team, and we will discuss your personal circumstances in detail. We are here to support you.

What do I do if my child slouches down or to the side in the car seat?

There’s an easy fix here. Roll up a blanket and place them on both sides of your child. This will help prevent your small child from slouching in their seat by providing a little extra padding. Do not place the padding behind the child unless it is specifically stipulated by the manufacturer.

How do I choose a car seat?

Many factors influence the choice of the right car seat: price, safety, comfort, and, of course, a trusted brand's support. Maxi-Cosi excels across all of these and offers a lifetime warranty and award-winning customer satisfaction as rated by Canstar®. Feel free to chat online or call our customer care team, unbiased experts who will guide you through some tips and considerations to find the perfect car seat.

Can I use a car seat I bought overseas in Australia?

No, having a child travelling in a restraint not approved by Australian standards is illegal. Australian Standards have strict requirements for car seats for children aged 0-4 years old and stringent minimum design, construction and performance requirements that manufacturers in other countries don’t meet.

What is the Australian Standard for child car seats?

The Australian Standard for child car seats is AS/NZS 1754. It sets out the minimum design, construction, and performance requirements to ensure high protection for children travelling in cars. AS/NZS 1754 is recognised as a world-leading standard. It was the first to introduce side impact testing, resulting in the noticeable side wings on Australian-standard child restraints.

Do you offer swivel car seats in Australia?

Yes! We have introduced the revolutionary Halo 360 Rotating Convertible Car Seat, the first of its kind in Australia. Perfect for newborns and children up to approximately four years old, this car seat features a 360-degree rotating design, making getting your child in and out of the car easier.

Plus, it features an advanced SMART Lock installation system, so you can rest assured knowing your child is safe and secure every time.

What are the car seat laws in my state or territory?

Car seat laws are largely the same across all of Australia, with some additional regulations in different states and territories.

National Guidelines

Rear-Facing Car Seats: Children up to the age of six months must use an approved rear-facing car seat with an inbuilt harness.

Forward-Facing Car Seats: Children aged six months up to at least four years must use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat with an inbuilt harness.

Booster Seats: Children between four and seven years old must be secured in a forward-facing approved car seat with an inbuilt harness or booster seat with an adult lap-sash seat belt or child safety harness.

Adult Seat belts: Children aged seven years and over should use an approved booster seat or an adult seat belt if they are too large for a booster seat. The minimum suggested height for using an adult seat belt is 145cm.

Australian Standard Compliance: All child restraints must comply with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754; restraint labels indicate this approval.

Non-Compliance: Fines and penalties apply for non-compliance with child restraint laws, with fines up to $500 and demerit points varying by state and territory.

State and Territory Guidelines:

New South Wales (NSWh): Specific rules apply for children under seven years of age regarding using child restraints and booster seats. Additional regulations include positioning children in vehicles, such as not allowing children under four years old to travel in the front seat when there are two or more rows of seats.

Read more at Transport for NSW

Victoria (VIC): Similar to NSW, Victoria has detailed laws specifying the type of car seat children need based on age, such as rear-facing restraints for those under six months and forward-facing restraints or booster seats for children up to seven years old. There are also rules for where children can sit based on their age.

Read more at VicRoads

Queensland (QLD): Emphasises the use of appropriate restraints for children based on their size and age and includes provisions for children with disabilities or medical conditions.

Read more at Queensland Government

Western Australia (WA): Provides guidelines on the appropriate restraints for children of different ages and includes penalties for non-compliance.

Read more at the Western Australia Department of Transport

South Australia (SA): Offers guidance on car seat use and regulations, including the types of restraints appropriate for different age groups.

Read more at the South Australia Department of Infrastructure and Transport

Tasmania (TAS): Focuses on ensuring that children are properly restrained in vehicles, with clear guidelines based on age and size.

Read more at Tasmanian Government Transport Services

Australian Capital Territory (ACT): This section details the requirements for child restraints and includes information on how to choose and fit the correct restraints.

Read more at ACT Policing

Northern Territory (NT): Provides information on the legal requirements for vehicle child restraints.

Read more at NT Government

Choosing a car seat for your baby can be a daunting experience, but we have the answers

The Maxi-Cosi team offers quality car seats, local support, and amazing safety for absolute peace of mind.

Our range of convertible baby car seats is the perfect solution for parents wanting the safety of extended rearward facing to 30 months, keeping their child safer for longer.

We offer superior head protection for your baby through patented safety devices such as Air Protect® and innovative side impact protection such as GCELL and Safety Shield. Plus, our Australian-designed car seats are easy to use and install, featuring belt paths or ISOFIX installation.

As a parent, you will feel the difference—we take care of your child’s safety...

Your child will love the comfort of a Maxi-Cosi car seat, and as they grow, our easy-to-see height markers will enable you to decide when to move from a rearward-facing position to forward-facing.

The option of up to 30 months of extended rearward-facing mode is a huge benefit when purchasing our car seats. The convertible car seat can then be used in the forward-facing position until the shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).

Australia’s Safest Convertible Car Seat

At Maxi-Cosi, we believe your child is safer rearward-facing in the back seat, so we recommend keeping your child rearward-facing until their shoulder reaches the middle shoulder height marker, around 30 months.

Our Maxi-Cosi kid's car seats offer parents the peace of mind that their baby is safe and secure and will give them the confidence to live the life they want with their baby safe in tow. Our child car seats are practical, comfortable, and easy to install, thanks to ISOFIX and easy-to-follow belt guides.

What is ISOFIX?

ISOFIX is an installation method for car seats that removes the complexity and margin for error that exist in old car seat designs. ISOFIX car seats help ensure parents can safely and properly install their car seats every time.

Undoubtedly, having a baby means writing a very long shopping list of things you’ll need to keep them safe, comfy and sleeping well. The good news is that our range of protective car seats (including convertible and narrow car seats) is unbeatable for safety, quality, comfort, and style.

Searching for the Safest Baby Car Seats Online?

The decision is simple: with over 50 million babies brought home in Maxi-Cosi, our car seats are the most practical and comfortable on the market (plus the safest and easiest to install).

Longer rearward-facing

Your child is safer rearward facing for longer in a Maxi-Cosi, so we recommend that you keep your child rearward facing until their shoulder reaches the middle shoulder height marker and 30 months rearward facing. This will assure you of giving your baby the best start.

Australian-designed, globally trusted

Maxi-Cosi car seats are Australian-designed and engineered, but they benefit from the history and learning of a European business that invented the very first baby car seat.

With crash testing facilities in Europe, America, and Asia, plus independent crash safety testing conducted in Australia across multiple safety labs, you can be assured that years of learning, innovation and engineering knowledge go into every Maxi-Cosi car seat.

Ease of use

Your child will love the comfort of a Maxi-Cosi car seat, and as they grow, our easy-to-see height markers will enable you to decide when to move from a rearward-facing position to forward-facing.

Australian Customer Service

Shopping for a car seat can be confusing. At Maxi-Cosi, you can contact us online via live chat, phone, or email if you need more information before making your purchase.

Our product range also includes booster seats, baby capsules, strollers, and travel systems, all of exceptional quality and designed to keep your baby or child safe as they grow.

As a local Australian car seat business, you can benefit from calling our Melbourne-based customer care team directly and speaking to an expert who can quickly answer any questions you may have on choosing and installing the best car seat for your needs. We also have team members based in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.

So, in your search for the best, choose Maxi-Cosi car seats for quality, safety, and service. With award-winning car seats, lifetime warranty options, and accident exchange, Maxi–Cosi is the leader in baby car seats from birth.

Baby & Toddler Car Seats Travel Suitability

A convertible car seat is commonly referred to as a forward-facing car seat. All convertible car seats have their own inbuilt six-point harness system, and this harness is used from birth until your child is approximately 4 years of age or until their shoulder reaches the upper height marker. For children older than 4 years of age, harnessed forward-facing booster or unharnessed booster seats can be used.

Convertible car seats are a very popular option for Australian families as they easily convert from a rearward-facing baby seat to a forward-facing car seat and allow children to be fully harnessed for as long as they can fit in it.

When selecting your first baby car seat, one option is to start your baby in a baby capsule and progress to a convertible car seat, then a booster seat. Some parents prefer to use a convertible car seat, which can change modes to allow for longer periods of use.

The main benefit of convertible car seats for children ages 0 - 4 is that some allow young children to face rearward for longer. Our Maxi-Cosi Pria, Vita, and Nova convertible car seats allow you to keep your child rearward-facing for up to 30 months.

At Maxi-Cosi, we believe that keeping your child fully harnessed and rearward-facing for as long as possible is the safer travel method. So, it's important to understand the differences between rearward-facing and forward-facing baby seats before choosing your very first convertible car seat.

Rearward facing newborn car seats

All convertible car seats must be installed rearward facing from newborn to approximately 30 months of age or until the infant's shoulders meet the middle height marker. In an accident, a rear-facing car seat reduces impact on a baby's vulnerable head and neck. A rearward-facing car seat protects your child's head and neck by spreading the forces over the whole back, as illustrated below.

Forward facing car seats

All Maxi-Cosi convertible car seats can be used in a forward-facing position with a built-in harness from approximately 30 months to approximately 4 years of age or until the child's shoulder reaches the top shoulder height marker.

Find the Right Car Seat for You

Our car seats are the most trusted car seats in Australia, making getting your little one in and out of the car simple, safe, and easy. With added safety and comfort features, your baby will always be comfortable on car journeys when you shop with Maxi-Cosi. Today, choose from our industry-leading range of newborn baby and convertible car seats in Australia. Browse online or contact us to learn more about our products.

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