Child Seat Advice
Discussion
zx10ben said:
boobles said:
Hi Ben,
I would need to know the year of the car please?
Or alternatively you could try here.
http://www.maxi-cosi.com/ot-en/carselector
What a muppet! Sorry Boobles it'll be a 2008 XKR, meantime I'll have a look at your link, if my works computer will allow!I would need to know the year of the car please?
Or alternatively you could try here.
http://www.maxi-cosi.com/ot-en/carselector
boobles said:
I will only offer advice on seat's that fit your specific vehicle, and which seat's are safe. I will not give out any information on any seat's that do not meet these requirements.
I realise my question probably falls under the above comment, but will ask anyway.What are your views regarding fitting child seats in obscure cars such as kitcars. Take a typical Caterham/Westfield as an example. I've seen people with child seats in such cars before and would like to take my son out in mine at some point, but is there anything in particular which is likely to cause problems with installing a seat?
groomi said:
boobles said:
I will only offer advice on seat's that fit your specific vehicle, and which seat's are safe. I will not give out any information on any seat's that do not meet these requirements.
I realise my question probably falls under the above comment, but will ask anyway.What are your views regarding fitting child seats in obscure cars such as kitcars. Take a typical Caterham/Westfield as an example. I've seen people with child seats in such cars before and would like to take my son out in mine at some point, but is there anything in particular which is likely to cause problems with installing a seat?
Coming from owning an Elise, I know exactly what you mean & I spent some time trying to find something that would fit on the basis of purely sharing my experience & to help others. There are seats out there that do fit, I found 2 that would fit the Elise & they were the Britax Prince & the Britax Eclipse. I am sure there are others out there. I am uncertain if these seats would fit a Caterham or Westfield but there will be some, I have no doubts. Don't be put of because of the your choice in car as ther will be something that fits.
We train Mothercare & Halfords staff & they are normally willing to try any seat before you commit to buying, so might be worth taking the car to them & seeing it they have anything that fits.
boobles said:
McSwerve II said:
Hi Boobles
I have a new BMW 3 Series, and we use a Britax Duo Plus (with an extra foam pad thingy, as specified by the small print). According to the Britax website this can also be used in the RX8 we have recently acquired, but with a top leash attachment specified.
Anyway my question was, in Mamma’s and Pappa’s they were trying to flog a seat (Cybax Pallas) with a large bar across the child’s chest rather than traditional 5 point harness arrangement.
Are these any better or just a new fad in design?
Many thanks for your professional opinion.
Hi,I have a new BMW 3 Series, and we use a Britax Duo Plus (with an extra foam pad thingy, as specified by the small print). According to the Britax website this can also be used in the RX8 we have recently acquired, but with a top leash attachment specified.
Anyway my question was, in Mamma’s and Pappa’s they were trying to flog a seat (Cybax Pallas) with a large bar across the child’s chest rather than traditional 5 point harness arrangement.
Are these any better or just a new fad in design?
Many thanks for your professional opinion.
I have seen many different varients of these seats with what they call a "protection pillow" which sits across the childs chest.
I wouldn't say that they are any safer than using a 5 point harness to be honest (otherwise this technology would be used within race cars etc) but I am also not saying that they are un-safe. They do score fairly high marks in frontal impacts but also restrict the child from being able to do anything like move to scrath an itch or something. I personally would stick with a 5 point harness simply because of the history of the design etc.
On the plus side they look alot more comfy to sleep in, hated seeing the kids hung at a horrible angle from the harness belts when asleep
You do have to remember to belt the seats in if going out without the kids though unlike the traditional style.
TimmD said:
HI,
I'm currently looking at getting a 996. One of the plus points is the 2+2 seating as I have a 3 and a 5 year old and was wondering what would work in the back. Or if it is just not a good idea. I have concerns looking at the lack of padding..
Thanks
Tim
Hi Timm,I'm currently looking at getting a 996. One of the plus points is the 2+2 seating as I have a 3 and a 5 year old and was wondering what would work in the back. Or if it is just not a good idea. I have concerns looking at the lack of padding..
Thanks
Tim
Looking at high up the buckle attachment stalk is in the rear of the car, you may find it difficult to find any "belted" seat that fits due to what we call "buckle crunch". This is where the buckle itself secures the child seat instead of the seat belt webbing & this is a massive no no. You can however go along to Halfords or Mothercare & try before you buy & they are trained to ensure a safe fit.
I don't suppose the car has Isofix latches? If so something like a Duo Plus would almost definately fit as this seems to fit more & more "sports cars" & I know Aston Martin recommend this seat.
DBSV8 said:
can you tell me what paremeters of crash test you perform ,
I am interested in how the Swedish plus tests compare with the German ADAC tests
specifically for the atca graco duologic 2
thanks
We test to R44-04 & Euro Ncap & ADAC. We also go that extra mile & test Side Impact pulses.I am interested in how the Swedish plus tests compare with the German ADAC tests
specifically for the atca graco duologic 2
thanks
I can't compare the Swedish plus tests because we don't do them & it would be unfair for me to try.
Risotto said:
Hi, just wondered if you have any views on seats that use an impact cushion instead of a harness?
As far as I can make out, the rear facing seats for older children are very safe but also very large and awkward to fit. They don't lend themselves to being regularly moved between different vehicles either.
The forward facing seats with harnesses seem much less cumbersome but offer less protection against internal decapitation.
Various reviews I've read seem to suggest that the impact cushion seats seem to offer a better level of safety than a forward facing harness seat, without the inconvenience of a rear facing seat. Would you agree?
Hi,As far as I can make out, the rear facing seats for older children are very safe but also very large and awkward to fit. They don't lend themselves to being regularly moved between different vehicles either.
The forward facing seats with harnesses seem much less cumbersome but offer less protection against internal decapitation.
Various reviews I've read seem to suggest that the impact cushion seats seem to offer a better level of safety than a forward facing harness seat, without the inconvenience of a rear facing seat. Would you agree?
Edited by Risotto on Monday 14th February 17:09
Do you mean the "protection pillow" that was spoken about earlier in the thread?
If so, I wouldn't agree that they are any safer. Ok they do score good points in frontal impacts but so do many many "harnessed" seats & for me to suggest they they are any safer would be wrong & I will not slate one product against another for obvious reasons.
I hope you understand my reasons.
Was going to post a thread as it goes.
I have a friend who has a first-gen Renault Megane (R-reg) and has a little one on the way No idea about how to go about car seats and doesn't want to get ripped off by salesman, so if there is any advice about any good models for a reasonable price, I'd really appreciate it
I have a friend who has a first-gen Renault Megane (R-reg) and has a little one on the way No idea about how to go about car seats and doesn't want to get ripped off by salesman, so if there is any advice about any good models for a reasonable price, I'd really appreciate it
vit4 said:
Was going to post a thread as it goes.
I have a friend who has a first-gen Renault Megane (R-reg) and has a little one on the way No idea about how to go about car seats and doesn't want to get ripped off by salesman, so if there is any advice about any good models for a reasonable price, I'd really appreciate it
Hi,I have a friend who has a first-gen Renault Megane (R-reg) and has a little one on the way No idea about how to go about car seats and doesn't want to get ripped off by salesman, so if there is any advice about any good models for a reasonable price, I'd really appreciate it
First of all try either of these sites to establish which seats fit into the specific car.
http://www.britax-roemer.de/car-seats/fit-finder
http://www.maxi-cosi.com/gb-en/carselector
Your friend will then have to choose which one is right for them & their price range.
Atleast by checking which ones fit, half the battle is won.
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