Is it best to put the car seat behind driver, in the middle, or behind the passenger?
2007-03-17 08:09:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
In the middle in the back, PROVIDED you get a good installation. If you can't get a good installation in the middle (LATCH is not available in many cars in the middle, so check your car's manual) then it's unsafe and you need to put the baby outboard.
2007-03-17 13:11:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
This information comes from the National Safety Belt Coalition.
Children should ride properly restrained in the back seat whenever possible. Children are much safer (approximately 29 percent) the farther they are from the point of impact -- most commonly a frontal crash.
It is critical that both the shoulder and lap portion of the safety belt be used. However, if the best system does not fit properly the child should be secured in a child restraint.
Always read both the vehicle owner's manual and the car seat instructions carefully when deciding which car seat to use and how to properly install it. Installation can be difficult due to the variety of seat belt configurations, vehicle seat designs and child safety seat designs. Check your car manual to find out if you need to use a locking clip or other equipment to properly secure the seat.
Most car seats now require that you put the seat in a spot where there is a combination lap/shoulder belt will be used to secure the seat. You should read the instructions for the seat that you are using. The seats for both of my boys require the use of a lap/shoulder belt, so the safest place for them is in the thrid row behind the driver and passenger. The use of just a lap belt in the middle will not hold a child/infant seat in as well as the combo belt.
Read the instructions, and if you have any questions, or if you need help installing your car safety seat, contact a certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician. To locate a child safety seat inspection station and set up an appointment, call toll-free at 866/SEATCHECK (866/732-8243) or visit www.seatcheck.org.
2007-03-17 08:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mum to 3 cute kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like we all agree..the experts too. Middle is the safest in a car. In a van the very back seat is the safest. Some people do put the baby on the passenger side in the back so if they are driving alone and need to reach the baby for some reason they can. I'm mom to 3.
2007-03-17 08:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
there is not any regulation - many states do no longer even require you to place the seat interior the back of the vehicle. yet that would not make it risk-free to place it interior the front, the two. The reasoning in the back of employing the midsection seat is that it factors extra protection from part effect crashes. As to the female asserting her bf says passenger rear is safest b/c its statistically much less probably to be hit? Load of huey, sorry. :) the two outboard positions are the two risk-free. the yank Academy of Pediatrics says the main secure place to place the seat is the place it suits the only right. If it suits the two nicely in all positions, then the midsection back is the main secure, because it factors the main protection from part, front, and rear injuries. As for those colours they make - they cause them to for all factors, and understand that only b/c they sell some thing does no longer recommend its risk-free! those curler colours that suction cup to the window and could be pulled up or down? no longer risk-free to apply - they pass flying in an twist of destiny and reason extreme injuries. the only risk-free window overlaying to apply is the static carry variety. whether it went flying, it would not harm definitely definitely everyone. additionally they sell effective tite seatbelt tighteners - no longer risk-free to apply. They sell motor vehicle seat protectors to place below baby vehicle seats, no longer risk-free to apply. equipment Me's (and the rest that comes between the baby and the seat) no longer risk-free to apply. Aftermarket shoulder strap covers, no longer risk-free to apply. fairly plenty if it did no longer come interior the field with your vehicle seat, do no longer use it everywhere close on your vehicle seat! With few exceptions, aftermarket products are a substantial no-no. As for no count number if employing the midsection is handy or no longer. protection fairly would desire to trump convenience. whether, outboard isn't risky, only midsection is safest. extra substantial is to maintain her rear dealing with in her vehicle seat as long as a threat.
2016-10-01 02:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The middle is ideal! That way side impacts won't affect the seat/baby as much. Also the weight of the carseat is evenly placed on the center of the backseat.
2007-03-17 08:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by Amy H 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The middle part of the backseat is the safest place because it is away from all of the points of impact (the doors and the front/rear windows). This is where your baby will be the safest.
2007-03-17 08:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer A 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In the middle of the back seat.
2007-03-17 09:33:42 · answer #7 · answered by llselva4 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES ALL are correct the MIDDLE is the best but make sure the seat-belt in nice and tight too. You don't want the baby turning when you turn a corner.
2007-03-17 10:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
middle of the back seat is suppose to be the safest
2007-03-18 04:35:58 · answer #9 · answered by paigetalks 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think in the middle is the best b/c if you were to get hit in the side by another car the baby wouldn't be in so much danger if he was right there beside the door. and also with you driving and the baby crying it is alot easier to throw your arm right there instead of all the way behind you.
2007-03-17 08:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋