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Joie · Forward-facing harness

Joie Centra

Based on 1 independent scored test: Child Car Seat Safety Ratings (Child Restraint Evaluation Program, CREP) (2024). The test scores average 74. With only 1 test, the ranking score is pulled down a little until more testers confirm it.

Tested for Australia & NZ ★ Editors' pick
69
Shortlist score
Good
#41 of car seats for Australia & NZ
Single test

Where to buy

This seat is certified for Australia & NZ. Car seats may only be used in the market they're approved for, so we don't link to shops in Czechia.

Test results

Each score as the tester published it, converted to our 0–100 scale. Weight is how much the result counts towards the score.

CHOICE AU · Consumer organisation
CHOICE car seat buying guide (Jan 2026), best picks from CREP ratings, 2024 · C2109A
CHOICE: Best child car seats (forward-facing or convertible)
Pick or pass/fail. Shown, not scored.
Crep protection stars
3.7
★ Editors' pick CHOICE does not test car seats itself; it lists CREP protection rating 3.7/5 (year tested 2024) for this pick. Same rating appears under source crep.
View on choice.com.au ↗

Also recommended: CHOICE: CHOICE: Best child car seats (forward-facing or convertible).

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