jk226h

Folks--would someone please tell me about your experiences with the MB carseat for infants-to-2 year-olds?

HOWSER

Are you saying that MB has their own child car seat or asking about using a car seat in our car?

Eric

Franasia

Well, they've had child car seats and carriers for decades. This, again, is one of the many things that make a Mercedes a Mercedes. Unfortunately they were not available in America until just this summer.

I recommended a friend of mine to check them out earlier this year and they were able to buy one online from a Mercedes dealer in Germany. Even though it cost them a lot of money in shipping charges, they are extremely happy with it and are looking to get the next size up now since their baby is growing up fast. They would not consider anything else at this point in time.

Hope it helps.

Cheers

HOWSER

Alrighty then...did not know that!

Thanks.


Eric

Cocca

do you have a link for the seats? can i see them? i'm going to check the website myself too . . . . thanks!

jk226h

Thanks much! If you can pass along additional information about the carseat made in Germany, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again.

Franasia

As a subscriber to Owners Online I received this email newsletter back on May 9, 2007. I'm enclosing the header picture of said newsletter:

Thank you for driving a Mercedes-Benz and for being a member of Owners Online.
Mercedes-Benz now offers a full family of child safety seats1 — three models that follow the growth of your children. Each model has been crash-tested in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. BabySmart™, technology exclusive to Mercedes-Benz, deactivates the passenger front air bag of system-equipped vehicles when a BabySmart-compatible seat is properly installed.2 Additional features include:
• Designed, engineered, and crash-tested for safety and durability
• EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) impact foam around critical areas to maximize both safety and comfort
• Covered in soft textured grey fabric to complement any vehicle interior
• Removable, washable seat cover
• May also be used in non-Mercedes-Benz vehicles

BabySafe Plus Infant Seat

• Accommodates children up to 29 lbs (approximately 0 to 15 months)
• Features an adjustable harness system, integrated head support, and variable recline angle adjustment
• Universal LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system-compatible


DUO Plus Toddler Seat

• Accommodates children 20 to 40 lbs (approximately one to four years)
• Features a push-button harness adjuster, multi-angle recline, and a standard TopTether attachment
• Universal LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system-compatible


KID Booster Seat

• Accommodates children 40 to 79 lbs (approximately 3 ½ to 12 years)
• Features side impact protection, adjustable headrest, and a slip-resistant base
• Lightweight, folding design allows for easy installation, carry, and carpool

Visit your nearest Mercedes-Benz Dealer to purchase child safety seats for your vehicle.

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At the time of my previous posting I researched to check what was available online and was surprised to find absolutely nothing from Mercedes USA. I have again researched today to no avail. It remains a total mystery to me that I suspect has some legal issues behind it.

I am enclosing the Child Safety PDF brochure from Mercedes New Zealand, hoping it will illustrate you more on what's available.

Hope it helps.

Cheers.

dcdude

I just bought this one. Made by Britax in USA! $130:

http://www.albeebaby.com/fiprsavodeco1.html

I'm very pleased so far.

Franasia

Yes! Britax makes them for Mercedes now. Not sure if all models.

Cheers.