Will child seat fit in back of IS?
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#47
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A rear facing seat doesn't really do that great of a job blocking it. I was able to push it down about 1/3 - 1/2 way before it really touched the baby seat (FX35). I doubt it would take that much of an accident to force it down enough to contact the baby. Keep in mind that the baby seat and arm rest share a very similar attachment point, so they can sort of pivot toward each other.
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Does anyone have any new updates about this issue? I've been using a Graco SnugRide infant seat (really small) since my daughter was born, and she needs to be upgraded to a larger seat now (6 months old). I'm still leaning toward the Britax Diplomat, but I would like to hear from others that have experience with it...
Has anyone tried using the larger sized convertibles (Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard) in the rear facing position?
Has anyone tried using the larger sized convertibles (Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard) in the rear facing position?
#49
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I don't know if this varys by state, but I just took a child safety class a couple weeks ago here in Texas (daughter born yesterday), and it was clearly expressed that children are legally required to be in a rear facing seat until at least 1 year AND at least 20 lbs. Both conditions must be met before the seat can be forward facing.
Yes I am pretty sure this is the same state to state Same info I have found here in IL...
I haven't tried putting my seat in my IS350 yet since we also have an Infiniti FX35, but I'll have to do it sometime. When she hits 6 months I'm planning to get a Britax Diplomat (new), which is designed for smaller cars.
Yes I am pretty sure this is the same state to state Same info I have found here in IL...
I haven't tried putting my seat in my IS350 yet since we also have an Infiniti FX35, but I'll have to do it sometime. When she hits 6 months I'm planning to get a Britax Diplomat (new), which is designed for smaller cars.
A rear facing seat doesn't really do that great of a job blocking it. I was able to push it down about 1/3 - 1/2 way before it really touched the baby seat (FX35). I doubt it would take that much of an accident to force it down enough to contact the baby. Keep in mind that the baby seat and arm rest share a very similar attachment point, so they can sort of pivot toward each other.
do you have any pics you can post or PM me of the seat in the IS please.
thank you
Mike
#50
Does anyone have any new updates about this issue? I've been using a Graco SnugRide infant seat (really small) since my daughter was born, and she needs to be upgraded to a larger seat now (6 months old). I'm still leaning toward the Britax Diplomat, but I would like to hear from others that have experience with it...
Has anyone tried using the larger sized convertibles (Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard) in the rear facing position?
Has anyone tried using the larger sized convertibles (Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard) in the rear facing position?
#51
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Does anyone have any new updates about this issue? I've been using a Graco SnugRide infant seat (really small) since my daughter was born, and she needs to be upgraded to a larger seat now (6 months old). I'm still leaning toward the Britax Diplomat, but I would like to hear from others that have experience with it...
Has anyone tried using the larger sized convertibles (Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard) in the rear facing position?
Has anyone tried using the larger sized convertibles (Britax Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard) in the rear facing position?
#52
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I can't find any pictures of the Graco SnugRide in my car, but I'll try to remember to take one. It fits fine in the middle of the back seat, but you can't move the front seats all the way back. I have long legs, so it did make it slightly uncomfortable for me. Because of this, I only put the base in the car when I actually need to use it. I never did anything about the center arm rest. It may pose some risk to the baby in a serious accident, but I didn't think it would outweigh the benefit of being in the center of the car. In my wife's FX35, I was able to use a couple of my leather belts to strap the center arm rest in the upright position.
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I just finished test fitting the Britax Diplomat in the middle of my back seat, and I'm surprised to find that it fits better than the infant seat did! I don't have to move my seat forward with it like I did with the Graco SnugRide. After it fit so well, I wanted to see if there was any way I could fit the much larger "flagship" convertible seat, Britax Boulevard, and it fit perfectly too! It almost seems better than the Diplomat since it has a snug fit between the front seat backs, so it seems more secure.
This is the Britax Boulevard
This is the Britax Boulevard
#55
The center rear location is where I have my rear facing infant baby seat located. It is the only place that can be used for infants in the ISx50 due to the front and rear side curtain airbag system.
I just read an article that in general stated that the rear center location was best for most types of vehicles.
I skimmed through this thread and did not notice any references to the air-bag systems. Wow! I hope I just missed it.
Regards,
I just read an article that in general stated that the rear center location was best for most types of vehicles.
I skimmed through this thread and did not notice any references to the air-bag systems. Wow! I hope I just missed it.
Regards,
#56
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The center rear location is where I have my rear facing infant baby seat located. It is the only place that can be used for infants in the ISx50 due to the front and rear side curtain airbag system.
I just read an article that in general stated that the rear center location was best for most types of vehicles.
I skimmed through this thread and did not notice any references to the air-bag systems. Wow! I hope I just missed it.
Regards,
I just read an article that in general stated that the rear center location was best for most types of vehicles.
I skimmed through this thread and did not notice any references to the air-bag systems. Wow! I hope I just missed it.
Regards,
#57
I don't recall the Lexus manual stating anything specifically but I would have to check again to be sure. All the literature from the baby seat manufactures states to be very aware of the airbag locations for the vehicle. This is mostly due to the known issues with the front airbags I am sure.
The rear curtain airbags deploy down and out from between and B and C pillars. This would shoot directly in the babies direction. I don’t think that the airbag for the ISx50 is big enough to contact a small infant in a baby seat but the shrapnel from the deployment is what concerns me.
The rear curtain airbags deploy down and out from between and B and C pillars. This would shoot directly in the babies direction. I don’t think that the airbag for the ISx50 is big enough to contact a small infant in a baby seat but the shrapnel from the deployment is what concerns me.
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I don't doubt that there is some risk of injury from the side curtain airbags, and I agree that the center is the only viable location in the 2IS. However, there are definitely other risks of putting the seats in the center. The most significant risk IMHO is that the child is much more likely to be dropped by the parent during the loading / unloading if the seat is in the center. Many cars also don't have properly support the latch system for the center location.