Kidsafe Queensland

Kidsafe Qld has over 600 child restraints available for hire. A Baby Capsule Hire Service is available for 6 months or until the child reaches 8 kgs-9kgs has good head control being able to sit unaided and be 70 cm in length. All hired restraints are fitted by experts free of charge. (Appointments necessary)

Kidsafe Qld also has a short term hire service for those coming to Queensland for a short break. Child restraints available include Baby Capsules (birth – 6 months), forward facing restraints (6 months – 4 years) and booster seats (3 years - 8 years approx). Harnesses are also available on request. All hired restraints are fitted free of charge with any required accessories provided free of charge. (Appointments necessary)

Child Restraint Hire

(for children with fractures and hip spicas)

Kidsafe Qld provides a limited number of child restraints for children unable to use conventional child restraints. These restraints have been specially modified to enable children with plaster casts to be accommodated safely in a five point harnessed restraint. The cost is $35 for the term of the plaster unless over 10 weeks with a $150 deposit which is refunded on return of the restraint. (Appointments necessary).

The Capsule Hire Scheme costs are as follows:  

	Long Term Hire
	Restraint Type	Approx** Age Group	Hire Cost *	Hire Period	Deposit
	Safe-N-Sound Baby Capsule	0-6 months	$60	6 months	$60
	Hip Spica	n/a		10 weeks
	Short Term Hire
	Restraint Type	Approx** Age Group	Hire Cost *	Each Subsequent Week	Deposit
	Safe-N-Sound Baby Capsule	0-6 months	$20	$10	$60
	Forward Facing	6 mths - 4 yrs	$20	$10	$60
	Booster Seat	3 - 7 yrs (up to 26 kgs)	$20	$10	$60

* If required for longer period additional hire cost may be incurred.
** All ages specified are approximate. Moving from one restraint category to the next restraint category is determined by the child's weight, height and stage of development.