Comments on: Child Car Seat Law Changes

By: Fran

Fran — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:54:59 +0000

In reply to Nikki Parrott. We've got EXACTLY the same issue in the XC90 if we don't use the seats in the back (which we tend not to use as we need the boot space, plus not sure if you can actually put high backs on those types of seats). We need to design slim fit models! Shall we go on Dragon's Den? There are a lot of families with three kids that must all have the same problem...

By: Nikki Parrott

Nikki Parrott — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:47:52 +0000

We can’t get the boys high back seats and Nancy’s seat all on the back seat. When we all go out as a family in my car (XC60) it’s either a logistical nightmare, finergs getting crushed trying to get seat belts on or we take the easy option and put one of the boys in the front (airbags off!) and I go in the back!!

By: Fran

Fran — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:46:25 +0000

In reply to Louise Lambert. So basically any family with three children is going to have to compromise in some way unless they have a 7-seater. I do wonder if high back boosters can be made slimmer? It does make sense about the impact going through all three if they are touching. Hmmm...

By: Louise Lambert

Louise Lambert — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:05:04 +0000

There is definitely a gap in the market for more cars with three proper seats in the back. We have a toddler seat and a high backed booster in the back (I am currently wedged in the middle!) and the other twin sits in the front on another high backed booster. Looking at new cars so I can be promoted back to the front seat! The problem with three in the back is that they’re not meant to touch as in an accident if they’re touching the impact will go through all three (this is what Halfords told me anyway). We do have the backless boosters but use them for the nanny’s car, friends etc. and will carry on doing so for the odd short journey. (I didn’t realise this would still be allowed for children under 125cm so thanks for the helpful article Fran!)

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:29:13 +0000

In reply to Ellie.

This is exactly the conversation husband and I are having right now. We’ve got a Volvo XC90, which can be configured to be a 7-seater but that wouldn’t work on a daily basis (and obviously most people don’t have a 7-seater!) so trying to work out how we’ll manage to get three high back boosters in the back. I think a trip to Halfords to see if there are any ‘slim fitting’ versions. I’ll let you know how we get on. If there aren’t any options for x3 then there’s certainly a niche in the market.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:09:43 +0000

The trouble is fitting three seats in a row on the back seat. I’d be interested to see how you find it. We have a large estate car but can’t fit two high back boosters with the rear facing baby seat. Safety is obviously paramount but we can’t really afford to buy a new car!