Child Passenger Safety

29/10/2026

A 5-point harness is designed to help keep your child securely positioned in their car seat, with five attachment points across the shoulders and hips.

Here are 3 key benefits:

DESIGNED FOR PROTECTION: Helps distribute crash forces across stronger areas of your child’s body, rather than concentrating them on the abdomen.

SECURE POSITIONING: Helps keep your little one safely positioned within the protective seat shell.

GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD: Adjustable harness positions help accommodate your growing child and support a proper fit.

Maxi-Cosi baby and toddler car seats feature practical details, including our Easy-in harness and hook system, to make securing your little one simpler on every journey.

Always follow your car seat’s instructions for harness adjustment, height and weight limits, and when to transition to the next stage.

Little passengers deserve the right protection. Explore Maxi-Cosi car seats and find the right fit for your growing family.

22/10/2026

OUTGROWING THE BABY SEAT? IT’S TIME FOR THE NEXT STAGE.

As your little one grows, their car seat needs to grow with them. When they reach the limits of their current baby car seat, it’s time to look at a suitable toddler car seat.

The right toddler seat combines safety, comfort and everyday convenience, helping make getting your little one in and out of the car easier.

Before making the switch, always check your current car seat’s height and weight limits and follow the manufacturer’s guidance.

Growing up means new stages. Make every journey a safe one.

Explore toddler car seats and find the right fit for your growing passenger.

15/10/2026

LITTLE PASSENGERS. BIG RESPONSIBILITY.

Every journey matters when you have precious little ones on board. Whether it’s a quick trip to the shops or a family road trip, keeping children safe in the car starts with the right child restraint.

Always choose a car seat or booster that is appropriate for your child’s age, height and weight. Make sure it is correctly installed, and secure the harness or seat belt before every trip.

Remember, the safest journey begins before you turn the key. Make buckling up a non-negotiable habit, no matter how short the drive.

Every trip. Every time. Every child safely secured.

21/09/2026

Little Passengers, Big Responsibility: A Guide to Child Car Safety.

''When your little ones are in the car, every journey becomes about more than simply getting from A to B. Whether it’s the school run, a trip to the shops or a family road trip, keeping children safe should always be a priority.
That’s why Kelston Motor Group is proud to partner with Maxi-Cosi, helping parents and caregivers make informed choices...''

Visit the following link to read more on how to keep your little ones safe on every journey with our ultimate child car safety guide:
👉: https://kelston.co.za/blog-detail/235/little-passengers-big-responsibility-a-guide-to-child-car-safety

21/09/2026

🚗 BUY IN SEPTEMBER. WIN WITH MAXI-COSI & KELSTON!

This September, buying a Kelston family vehicle could mean more than just a new ride - it could mean winning a Maxi-Cosi Car Seat to the value of R10 000.

As proud sponsors of Child Passenger Safety Week (20 – 26 September), Maxi-Cosi and Kelston are joining forces to raise awareness of the importance of using the right child car seat at every stage of their little one’s journey - from rearward-facing seats in the early years to booster seats as they grow.

Because every journey is part of the future we’re helping protect.
Back Their Future. Buckle Up. 🩷

21/09/2026

20/09/2026

COMPETITION EXTENDED TO 11 OCT 2026!

🎉 Stand a chance to WIN a Maxi-Cosi Emerald 360 Pro all ages car seat!

To enter:
· Visit your nearest Dis-Chem Baby City store.
· Buckle your little one into the in-store Child Passenger Safety demo unit in a Maxi-Cosi Car seat.
· Snap a cute pic 📸.
· Share it on social media and tag

PARTICIPATING STORES:
· Sandton City
· Woodmead
· Irene
· Fourways
· Craighall
· Centurion
· Bluebird
· Woodlands Boulevard
· Benmore
· Olympus (Faerie Glen)
· West Rand
· Somerset West
· Bellville
· Sable Square
· Kenilworth
· Port Elizabeth
· Umhlanga
· Ballito

T&C's apply.

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

BACK THEIR FUTURE. BUCKLE UP. 🩷
💺✨ Why does your child need a BOOSTER SEAT?
As children grow, they may look big enough for a seat belt, but that doesn’t always mean the belt fits them safely.

Without a booster:
⚠️ The lap belt may sit across the tummy rather than low over the hips.
⚠️ The shoulder belt may sit too close to the neck instead of across the chest.
⚠️ An incorrect belt position can increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.

A booster seat gives your child the extra height they need to help position the seat belt correctly - secure across the shoulder and low across the hips. ✅

Research shows that booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by up to 59% compared with seat belts alone.

For kids aged 4–12, Every journey matters. And every buckle helps back their future. 🩷

Back Their Future. Buckle Up.
https://maxicosisa.co.za/news/child-passenger-safety-2026/

14/09/2026

BACK THEIR FUTURE. BUCKLE UP. 🩷
REAR-FACING is safer for little ones. Here’s why. ⬇️
Research shows that rear-facing car seats can be up to 5x safer than forward-facing seats for babies and toddlers.

Little bodies are still developing, which means:
🧠 Their heads are proportionally larger
💪 Their neck muscles are not yet fully developed
🦴 Their spines are still soft and flexible

During a crash, particularly a head-on or multi-vehicle collision, which account for around 60% of accidents, a forward-facing child is propelled forwards, putting significant force on their neck and spine.

A rear-facing seat works differently. It helps absorb and spread crash forces across the child’s back and head, reducing the potential for serious injury to the brain, neck and spine.
Keep them rear-facing for longer. It could make all the difference.

This Child Passenger Safety Week, let’s remember: Every stage matters.
Every journey matters.
And every buckle helps back their future. 🩷

Back Their Future. Buckle Up.
https://maxicosisa.co.za/news/child-passenger-safety-2026/