Infant car seat in the middle?
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Infant car seat in the middle?
My wife and I just had our first child (baby girl), and we have a base for a child seat in both her car and my c320 sedan. Right now the base is in the middle of the rear seat of her QX4, and I know that is the safest spot for the seat. However, some manufacturers do not recommend putting the child safety seat in the middle rear seat due to dangers such as armrests and things. I know MB has the LATCH system for the left and right rear seats, but no LATCH system for the middle seat. There is a belt there, I think.
Does anyone know if MB recommends placing the seat in the middle? The brochure says nothing about this issue.
Does anyone know if MB recommends placing the seat in the middle? The brochure says nothing about this issue.
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Re: Infant car seat in the middle?
Originally posted by r_liebo
My wife and I just had our first child (baby girl), and we have a base for a child seat in both her car and my c320 sedan. Right now the base is in the middle of the rear seat of her QX4, and I know that is the safest spot for the seat. However, some manufacturers do not recommend putting the child safety seat in the middle rear seat due to dangers such as armrests and things. I know MB has the LATCH system for the left and right rear seats, but no LATCH system for the middle seat. There is a belt there, I think.
Does anyone know if MB recommends placing the seat in the middle? The brochure says nothing about this issue.
My wife and I just had our first child (baby girl), and we have a base for a child seat in both her car and my c320 sedan. Right now the base is in the middle of the rear seat of her QX4, and I know that is the safest spot for the seat. However, some manufacturers do not recommend putting the child safety seat in the middle rear seat due to dangers such as armrests and things. I know MB has the LATCH system for the left and right rear seats, but no LATCH system for the middle seat. There is a belt there, I think.
Does anyone know if MB recommends placing the seat in the middle? The brochure says nothing about this issue.
Congrats on your new daughter. She'll grow up quicker than you think.
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I have always put the baby seat on one side (not in the middle) behind the passenger seat. The space is so small in the back of the C class, so it did not fit very well in the middle. At least, not without me putting the drivers seat forward. Plus, it's easier on the back getting the infant seat in and out if it's on one side. It's amazing how heavy those little things can be. But if you can fit it in the middle, and don't mind the lifting, it is the safest spot.
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My daughter (going on 2 1/2) has always sat i the middle of my 2001 C-Class and our 2002 ML320. Both cars provide a center LATCH system and seem to fit very well (even with all the contours, etc.) However, one thing I did do was purchase a seat protector which is a heavy 1/2" rubber mat that fits below the seat. This actually helped to stabilize the seat and allowed a more secure fit.
My daughter (going on 2 1/2) has always sat i the middle of my 2001 C-Class and our 2002 ML320. Both cars provide a center LATCH system and seem to fit very well (even with all the contours, etc.) However, one thing I did do was purchase a seat protector which is a heavy 1/2" rubber mat that fits below the seat. This actually helped to stabilize the seat and allowed a more secure fit.
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Originally posted by HumblePie
FYI-
My daughter (going on 2 1/2) has always sat i the middle of my 2001 C-Class and our 2002 ML320. Both cars provide a center LATCH system and seem to fit very well (even with all the contours, etc.) However, one thing I did do was purchase a seat protector which is a heavy 1/2" rubber mat that fits below the seat. This actually helped to stabilize the seat and allowed a more secure fit.
FYI-
My daughter (going on 2 1/2) has always sat i the middle of my 2001 C-Class and our 2002 ML320. Both cars provide a center LATCH system and seem to fit very well (even with all the contours, etc.) However, one thing I did do was purchase a seat protector which is a heavy 1/2" rubber mat that fits below the seat. This actually helped to stabilize the seat and allowed a more secure fit.
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Humble Pie,
Where did you find that seat protector, I have been looking for one that is a little thicker than paper and so far not much luck.
TIA
Where did you find that seat protector, I have been looking for one that is a little thicker than paper and so far not much luck.
TIA
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I have been using shelf-liner as a seat protector in all our cars. It provides a very secure non-stick surface for the car seat, as well as protecting the leather seats. I use more than one layer where the baby seat leaves marks - you'll see quickly where the pressure points are.
Our seats are in the middle in the ML, and on the passenger side in the Coupe. I can rock the ML by the baby seat - that is in no small part thanks to the shelf liner. I bought the shelf liner in the colour that matches the interior the best, so it looks ok too.
Our seats are in the middle in the ML, and on the passenger side in the Coupe. I can rock the ML by the baby seat - that is in no small part thanks to the shelf liner. I bought the shelf liner in the colour that matches the interior the best, so it looks ok too.
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Originally posted by dmichael
Humble Pie,
Where did you find that seat protector, I have been looking for one that is a little thicker than paper and so far not much luck.
TIA
Humble Pie,
Where did you find that seat protector, I have been looking for one that is a little thicker than paper and so far not much luck.
TIA
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