Child booster seats

LeMans335xiE90 · 01-17-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieL

I love these, as do my kids. They have good protection but don't look the best for sleeping in. You can get them with iso fix but I chose not to have it as it looked more hastle than it was worth.

The kids can plug in their ipods and dvd players and the sound comes out at their ears in the head rest and it also has an air pump for a cushion at their heads to keep them in the right position and comfortable.

i want these for my kids!

doughboy · 01-17-2011, 07:45 AM

I'm confused now!

If the seat back is rigid, then when you brake gently the little 'un will lean (more so if they are asleep) forwards out of the seat as the seatbelt unwinds, but in our case the seat back moves with her, keeping her inside the seat wings.

My concern is that the belts only lock under harder braking, so for normal braking (and nodding off) the seat & child are effectively 'loose' and not restrained.

If the kids feet are not on the floor, then how do they brace themselves properly against the braking?

TMP · 01-17-2011, 08:11 AM

Lol, the joys eh!

Got to be honest mate, I hadn't given this much thought - but then mine is a year older (3.5yrs)....

I assume the small incline helps, plus maybe they can use the armrests to keep steady? Mine always seems to be sitting fully back in the seat when I have looked back.....

doughboy · 01-17-2011, 09:52 AM

Yeh, maybe I'm just thinking about it too much!!

As it's 'new' I've really been analysing it.

I suppose I should trust in the top crash test ratings and great feedback from users?

She seems happy enough though - except its dropped her down from the group 1 seat height - now she can barely see out of the windows!!

leeadam · 01-18-2011, 04:45 AM

does anywhere do a booster only seat with isofix rather than having to buy the whole chair. ? its for my 9 and half year old daughter who is quite tall.
and to fit the isofix of my coupe?

doughboy · 01-18-2011, 05:12 AM

Not sure, probably not, because the isofix on a high back booster is only really there to aid in side impact restraint of the whole chair.

With just the booster base in use there will be no side impact loading on the base.

So I can't see anyone making a isofix booster base only.

ladytyke · 01-19-2011, 06:36 AM

@335 diesel I am in complete agreement with you on the rear facing seat issue. I too have a puma 110 XS, just curious if you are able to fit the multi tech in there too or if you chose/were recommended a different rear facing class 1 child seat for it? We are in Scotland and very few child seat retailers are informed on this topic

Thanks!

Em135eye · 01-19-2011, 07:30 AM

Lady - this is where my argument collapses! The Multi-tech simply will not fit in the Landy! So we use a Britax forward facing Evolva and drive everywhere like a granny in it! The Multi-tech is definitely quite a "deep" rear facer. Some are more compact.

Some rear facer might fit but we already had the Evolva. There's not much room behind the drivers seat though!

ladytyke · 01-19-2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks 335 diesel, appreciate the response! x

BobaKet · 03-10-2011, 08:54 AM

Hi all - sorry to reopen an old thread but I'm just in the process of buying a new 3 series (due mid May!)

I have a 3 1/2 year old and thought this is the perfect time to buy her a new car seat... she's over 15kgs and too be honest I don't want the tatty old one on my new leather seats!!

I'm looking at the Britax Kidfix, Concord Transformer T or Jane Montecarlo Plus - they're all ISOFIX and have great reviews. My main question is, will any of these fit properly in the front passenger seat (M Sport Seats)? The chair will mainly be used in the back, but on occasion over the last few years I've needed to put my daughter in the front and I would like to buy a seat that meets all my needs.. and safely.

Thanks in advance

magic77 · 03-10-2011, 03:55 PM

If it helps I've put in my Msport int he front both a Jane Exo and a Recarro your sport with no problem. The bases are narrow enough not to press on the sides of the seats that are raised. Though I woulds till use a seat protector to avoid long term marking

BobaKet · 03-11-2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks for coming back to me...

Just been looking at the Recaro, based on the comments above, they look spot on! Shame I never saw them 2 years ago, I wouldn't have to be choosing a new one now.. 9months to 12 years, can't go wrong. Would like ISOFIX though

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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	I'm confused now! If the seat back is rigid, then when you brake gently the little 'un will lean (more so if they are asleep) forwards out of the seat as the seatbelt unwinds, but in our case the seat back moves with her, keeping her inside the seat wings. My concern is that the belts only lock under harder braking, so for normal braking (and nodding off) the seat & child are effectively 'loose' and not restrained. If the kids feet are not on the floor, then how do they brace themselves properly against the braking?
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TMP Brigadier General 349 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Lol, the joys eh! Got to be honest mate, I hadn't given this much thought - but then mine is a year older (3.5yrs).... I assume the small incline helps, plus maybe they can use the armrests to keep steady? Mine always seems to be sitting fully back in the seat when I have looked back..... __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Yeh, maybe I'm just thinking about it too much!! As it's 'new' I've really been analysing it. I suppose I should trust in the top crash test ratings and great feedback from users? She seems happy enough though - except its dropped her down from the group 1 seat height - now she can barely see out of the windows!!
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01-18-2011, 04:45 AM	#49
leeadam Major 468 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Comp (Evolve Tune) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buckinghamshire, England iTrader: (0)	does anywhere do a booster only seat with isofix rather than having to buy the whole chair. ? its for my 9 and half year old daughter who is quite tall. and to fit the isofix of my coupe?
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01-18-2011, 05:12 AM	#50
doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Not sure, probably not, because the isofix on a high back booster is only really there to aid in side impact restraint of the whole chair. With just the booster base in use there will be no side impact loading on the base. So I can't see anyone making a isofix booster base only.
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01-19-2011, 06:36 AM	#51
ladytyke Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: ...noice! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	@335 diesel I am in complete agreement with you on the rear facing seat issue. I too have a puma 110 XS, just curious if you are able to fit the multi tech in there too or if you chose/were recommended a different rear facing class 1 child seat for it? We are in Scotland and very few child seat retailers are informed on this topic Thanks!
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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	Lady - this is where my argument collapses! The Multi-tech simply will not fit in the Landy! So we use a Britax forward facing Evolva and drive everywhere like a granny in it! The Multi-tech is definitely quite a "deep" rear facer. Some are more compact. Some rear facer might fit but we already had the Evolva. There's not much room behind the drivers seat though!
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ladytyke Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: ...noice! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Thanks 335 diesel, appreciate the response! x
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03-10-2011, 08:54 AM	#54
BobaKet New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Le Man Blue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Hi all - sorry to reopen an old thread but I'm just in the process of buying a new 3 series (due mid May!) I have a 3 1/2 year old and thought this is the perfect time to buy her a new car seat... she's over 15kgs and too be honest I don't want the tatty old one on my new leather seats!! I'm looking at the Britax Kidfix, Concord Transformer T or Jane Montecarlo Plus - they're all ISOFIX and have great reviews. My main question is, will any of these fit properly in the front passenger seat (M Sport Seats)? The chair will mainly be used in the back, but on occasion over the last few years I've needed to put my daughter in the front and I would like to buy a seat that meets all my needs.. and safely. Thanks in advance
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	If it helps I've put in my Msport int he front both a Jane Exo and a Recarro your sport with no problem. The bases are narrow enough not to press on the sides of the seats that are raised. Though I woulds till use a seat protector to avoid long term marking __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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03-11-2011, 04:27 PM	#56
BobaKet New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Le Man Blue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Thanks for coming back to me... Just been looking at the Recaro, based on the comments above, they look spot on! Shame I never saw them 2 years ago, I wouldn't have to be choosing a new one now.. 9months to 12 years, can't go wrong. Would like ISOFIX though
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