Starlight-NXT

The Starlight-NXT is designed to cater for children from 9 kg to 36 kg. It comes standard with swivel base (left turning and requires ISOFIX for use), adjustable headrest and slim lateral supports.

The Starlight-NXT is used with the built-in harness as the primary restraint from 9 kg to 18 kg (the seatbelt is used behind the child to secure the Starlight-NXT to the vehicle). However it can be used from 15 kg to 36 kg with the seatbelt as the primary restraint, enabling the swivel base feature to be used.

Options include abductor block and support tray.

NOTE: The Starlight-NXT is not an Australian Britax Childcare Pty Ltd product. The Starlight-NXT is a Hernik GmbH (German company) special purpose car seat, imported into Australia by Medifab. Hernik GmbH uses a Britax Romer (European) standard product and has adapted it for use as a special purpose car seat.

Cost: From $8,000 AUD (excl. GST). Typical configuration $9,200 AUD (excl. GST).

The Starlight-NXT was assessed by the Australian Safety Assessment Program (AuSAP) in 2021/22, in accordance with the AuSAP Test and Assessment Protocol, which uses selected criteria from the AS/NZS 1754 Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles.

A total of five sled-crash tests of the Starlight-NXT were conducted. The testing included four frontal tests and one side impact test, with the results analysed by the AuSAP Expert Committee. One of the frontal tests was undertaken to demonstrate the risks associated with not using the ISOFIX and the vehicle seatbelt together for occupants 9 to 18 kg.

Important information Contact the supplier Introductory video Installation Usage Search products

No

Anti-escape

9 - 36 kg

Body weight

No

Footrest

Yes

Postural support

Yes

Recline

Yes

Swivel base

8.5 kg

Seat weight

Important information for parents and others

The Starlight-NXT is a special purpose car seat designed for children with disabilities and medical conditions and should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.

Special purpose car seats are only suitable for children with disabilities and medical conditions where they are unable to travel safely and comfortably in an Australian standard car seat.

Special purpose car seats are supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with for their use in motor vehicles.