OHbaby! Forums : Car seat question https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:02:41 +0000 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:49:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38786 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Car seat question : Thanks everyone. Got the car today,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1306666&title=car-seat-question#1306666 Author: tishy
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Posted: 14 April 2011 at 10:49pm

Thanks everyone. Got the car today, seems ok other than the fact that she can kick my seat when I'm driving, so we'll see how long before I get fed up of that

My3Sons, I hope so! The Previa was costing us $125 p/w on petrol so won't be hard.

They're in Hipod car seats, not sure exactly which model.
I love them, they are quite slim, even in the Polo I can squish between the seats in the back. ]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:49:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1306666&title=car-seat-question#1306666 <![CDATA[Car seat question : I think that should be fine Tishy!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1306486&title=car-seat-question#1306486 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 38786
Posted: 14 April 2011 at 7:12pm

I think that should be fine Tishy!!  Hope the smaller car is easier on the gas  Just out of curiosity what sort of seats do the girls have?

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:12:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1306486&title=car-seat-question#1306486 <![CDATA[Car seat question : Pipee wrote:I guess it might...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1306472&title=car-seat-question#1306472 Author: Ant
Subject: 38786
Posted: 14 April 2011 at 6:45pm

Originally posted by Pipee Pipee wrote:

I guess it might only be a problem if her feet are actually jammed between her seat and the front seat. If they only touch the seat when extended it shouldn't be a problem.


I agree with this. It's one thing if she can hardly get her legs in the gap (I think that would be uncomfortable and risking injury in even a minor accident), but if she reaches out a foot and touches the seat, no matter how easily, I wouldn't worry about it. Our (much younger) child is RF and will be for a long time - in his old seat his feet were already resting on the back seat so his legs were a bit bent and I'd never have considered it a problem. Sure there's probably a risk for her if your DH has an accident while her legs are up there - but that can be said for anyone with legs long enough to put them somewhere (or short enough to put them on the dash )]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:45:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1306472&title=car-seat-question#1306472 <![CDATA[Car seat question : I guess it might only be a problem...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305983&title=car-seat-question#1305983 Author: Pipee
Subject: 38786
Posted: 14 April 2011 at 8:11am

I guess it might only be a problem if her feet are actually jammed between her seat and the front seat. If they only touch the seat when extended it shouldn't be a problem.]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:11:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305983&title=car-seat-question#1305983 <![CDATA[Car seat question : My daughter has been able to touch...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305512&title=car-seat-question#1305512 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 38786
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 2:31pm

My daughter has been able to touch the seat for ages. Never thought anything of it. Im in a station wagon so not exactly small either]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:31:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305512&title=car-seat-question#1305512 <![CDATA[Car seat question : i think it might be ok and not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305421&title=car-seat-question#1305421 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 38786
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 1:00pm

i think it might be ok and not matter.
my thinking is kids who are extended RFing have even less room for their legs and its ok/doesnt do damage

but i may be wrong.

perhaps the people on the nappy network may have better answers]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:00:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305421&title=car-seat-question#1305421 <![CDATA[Car seat question : Because I&#039;m going from a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305352&title=car-seat-question#1305352 Author: tishy
Subject: 38786
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 11:11am

Because I'm going from a Previa to VW Polo there's a significant shrinkage in space so I could be reading too much into it.

However, even with E's legs relaxed, I think her toes will still touch the seat when DH is driving, not when I'm driving though.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:11:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305352&title=car-seat-question#1305352 <![CDATA[Car seat question : touch the seat sorry not tough!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305347&title=car-seat-question#1305347 Author: High9
Subject: 38786
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 11:04am

touch the seat sorry not tough!]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:04:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305347&title=car-seat-question#1305347 <![CDATA[Car seat question : I&#039;ve never really thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305345&title=car-seat-question#1305345 Author: High9
Subject: 38786
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 11:04am

I've never really thought about it. We have a big station wagon but DDs feet still tough the seat in front of her if she has her legs straight. If she folds them it isn't an issue. ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:04:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305345&title=car-seat-question#1305345 <![CDATA[Car seat question : We&#039;re about to buy a second...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38786&PID=1305317&title=car-seat-question#1305317 Author: tishy
Subject: 38786
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 10:35am

We're about to buy a second car which is much smaller/economical/prettier(haha!) than our Previa.

The girls are still in their car seats and will still fit them FF for another 6 months at least (They're 3yo, 13 & 14kgs and the car seat goes to 18kgs, so just height dependent).

Anyway from a safety point of view does it matter if their legs touch the drivers seat? I mean E will be able to place her feet flat on it.
It's only really an issue when DH is driving.
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