Kid car seat in Z4M Roadster?

[domcross]

My daughter's 4 years old and sits in a forward facing car seat. Does anyone know if it's legal/wise to take her out in my Z4M Roadster with a pessenger airbag that can't be switched off?

I seem to remember someone telling me that it's not a wise move when the child seat is rear facing, but I might be way out on this one.

Thanks,
Dom.

[sharkfan]

AFAIK it's a no-no as airbags are only designed for adults (hence why you can turn them off)

[ian in lancs]

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/chi...


loads of advice in that link - for example :- "Why are airbags dangerous for children?

Airbags were made to protect adults weighing about 75kg. They are very powerful when they are inflated and they are placed so low that a child placed in front of an airbag may suffocate or be severely injured by the impact of a rapidly inflating airbag.

If your child is younger than 12 years, they must never sit in a front-seat with an active airbag in front of them. When your child is over 12 and wants to sit in the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

A child seat must never be fitted in the front passenger seat if the car has a passenger side airbag. Some cars enable the driver to switch off the airbag. But it should be switched on again when an adult is using the seat. "

Interestingly it doesn't discuss the door airbags or window curtain air bags etc also found in cars.

Edited by ian in lancs on Friday 26th October 16:17