2006-09-27 04:06:28 · 28 answers · asked by ladygrl06 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Only if the carseat is a rear facing one can it be used in the front of a van..
2006-09-27 04:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by martinsbits2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Different states have differetn rules but for the most part a child is not allowed to ride up front until they are much much older. Car seats for infants must be in the back seat and be facing the back of the car. That helps the impact of damage possibly done to the baby in the event of an accident.
2006-09-27 04:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by tabbaco1980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Up until a baby is 1 year old they need to be in a rear-facing carseat in the backseat. The only exception would be if your van does not have airbags or if you can turn the airbag off, which is an option in some vehicles that do not have backseats. Airbags can kill infants put in the front seat. DON'T TAKE THE RISK!
2006-09-27 04:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by brainy_ostrich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rearward-facing Baby Seats
Group 0 for babies up to 10 kgs (22 lbs) roughly from birth to 6-9 months, or
Group 0+ for babies up to 13kg (29lbs) roughly from birth to 12-15 months
They can be used in the front or rear of the car. It is safer to put them in the rear. DO NOT put them in the front passenger seat if there is a passenger airbag. Rearward-facing seats provide greater protection for the baby's head, neck and spine than forward-facing seats. So, it is best to keep your baby in a rearward-facing seat for as long as possible. Only move them to a forward-facing seat once they have exceeded the maximum weight for the baby seat, or the top of their head is higher than the top of the seat.
2006-09-27 04:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Claire U.K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put them in the front seat of a vehicle if there is no backseat. If you are driving a cargo van with only front seats then you have to put them in the front seat. The gov't cant make you buy a new car.
2006-09-27 04:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by jkduehring 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
No No No. He still must be put in the rear seat with the baby seat facing to the back of the car seat. This is the idea way to keep your child safe.
Jim in Connecticut
2006-09-27 04:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by archie3874 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY 1st there is AIRBAGS they will kill a child I have seen way to many children killed by airbags always put children in the backseat is safest place for any children under 12 years old. also you can be ticketed for doing so it runs o'le $500 here some states less some more But I would hope that parents have alot more care and love for thier children than to put them in the front seat.
2006-09-27 04:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lt.Capt.Code4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes only if the air bag is turned off on that side and the seat is facing the rear of the car.
2006-09-27 04:15:02 · answer #8 · answered by gemmaloveschris06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No babies should be allowed in the front seat of any vehicle not matter if she'he is in a the best and safest car seat their is.
2006-09-27 04:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Especially if there are airbags. Don't take the chance - he should be in a rear facing car seat in the back seat, preferably in the middle.
2006-09-27 04:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by jt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋