DB11 owners: Prams and baby seats

[dbs2000]

I’m not sure how many DB11 owners move their little ones around but I thought I’d ask.

We’ve got a little one on the way and I know in a couple of years they’ll be a DB11 on the driveway, so I want to make sure the pram / stroller / baby seats all fit.

Child 1 will hopefully be followed up with child 2 and we’re both hoping that we can use the future AM for this. Any suggestions? If not I’ll see if I can borrow one next weekend and try a few out 👍🏻

Thanks,
Dave

[Jon39]

Now that AML is a luxury goods business you are in luck, because you can buy an Aston Martin pram.

Logic would indicate that Aston Martin prams must presumably fit in all of the Aston Martin cars (though possibly the Valkyrie might need a roof rack).

This special product of course bears no comparison with a normal pram, because this one is, 'an exclusive exceptional pram system'.
I am sure that your expected youngster will appreciate, the highly polished and engraved magnesium alloy frame, beautiful leather, and embroidery.

Say it quickly, £3,000.



( ps. When you say borrow one Dave, I am not sure whether you are referring to a child, pram, or DB11. - )

Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 2nd June 16:38

[IanV12VSRs]

Now that’s what I call forward planning

[dbs2000]

Jon39 said:

( ps. When you say borrow one Dave, I am not sure whether you are referring to a child, pram, or DB11. - )

Out of the 3 there is only one I'd not want to give back

IanV12VSRs said:

Now that’s what I call forward planning

That crap is expensive, I'd rather only buy once. More importantly, 2 seats with a young family will see the DBS used less than it currently is, if funds allow I may add a DB11 along side it but being realistic it's more likely she'll have to go at some point

[Ed50]

Surely with your forward planning the upcoming DBX has got to be a consideration.

From my experience never under estimate the amount of baby kelter your going to land up carting about..........

However if the DBX doesn't appeal at least you have time on your hands to approach Q about a bespoke AM trailer to drag the considerable compendium of baby clutter from A to B.

Now there's a good idea....,well if they are knocking out Prams at 3 grand a pop surely an AM "U Haul" type trailer can''t be that far off the mark.

[XXXAngelXXX]

Buy a full fat Range Rover as a second car like we did

[dbs2000]

Absolutely no to a Range Rover, the taxation over here would be and it's not like we have mountainous ranges.... and I really don't like them

I've also never understood the point in spending a boat load of money (/don't have enough money ) on the family beater either so the DBX is a big no, family car is more likely to be a second hand Tesla, Kia eNiro / some EV that I won't be all the precious about, however, the prams / seats need to be DB11 friendly.

Edited by dbs2000 on Monday 3rd June 08:41

[LTP]

DB11's have ISOFix for child seats (rears, and I think the passenger front as well). I also believe that AML have a list of child seats that will fit.

[murphyaj]

You absolutely do not need to get a Range Rover, DBX, or any other oversized monstrosity just to have enough space for the baby stuff. Some people might want one, and that's fine, but you categorically do not *need* one. I can go out for the day with my wife and 3-year-old in the DB9 Volante, I can even bring his bike if I pack really carefully.

That being said you will probably want a second car to be honest. If you are staying overnight when the kids are small you're not going to get it all in a DB11 (travel cot and all), but a family hatch will have ample space with room to spare.

For child seats your problem will be the rear facing seat when they are under 15 months old. These are very deep, so if placed in the back the front seat will need to be canted forward so nobody can sit there. Realistically you'll end up putting it in the front passenger seat (with airbag off obviously), but there are several slim models to choose from. We used one from Graco which fit in the bucket nicely. Depending on how tall you are your partner may be able to sit behind you (we can manage this, but I'm not very tall). Once the child is old enough for a forward facing seat your life becomes a lot easier, as they can sit in the back. You will need a high-back booster with a narrow base that doesn't rest on the side bolsters, I use a Britax Romer eclipse, but there are others

For the buggy/stroller your best bet is to look for one designed to take on flights, as these are very compact when collapsed. Here are some good examples which do not cost £3000.

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/kids...

[XXXAngelXXX]

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