Car Seat for my boy

marlie · 10-10-2011, 10:57 AM

Alright Guys.. anyone reccomend a good car seat for my 9 months boy? he is too big for his other seat now!!

Thanks

mowflow · 10-10-2011, 11:26 AM

I got a Maxi Cosi Priori XP after seeing two fitted in the back of a e92 on here. Easy to fit for moving between cars, easy to get the boy in and out of and easy to recline from the front seat.

We originally bought the Recaro Young Sport but took it back because it was a right pain in the arse to get junior in and out of due to the huge wing type bits either side of the head. Shame really as it's a nice looking seat.

webwysard · 10-10-2011, 11:28 AM

Get Maxi cosi. I think they are one of the best out there.

p1tse · 10-10-2011, 01:31 PM

What baby seat isofix base did you have before?

We have the recaro young sport plus
Our little one didn't go front facing until 1 year as he wasn't right weight
The main likes on ours was the snug head support as we do alot of miles it deemed to be probably be more comfortable and supportive.
Downside, it seems heavy compared to others, but then we don't transfer between cars

I like the maxi cosi with the spring belts but not found on the isofix version

These are my top two choices

davyk31 · 10-10-2011, 01:35 PM

PM sent.

quattrogmbh · 10-10-2011, 01:36 PM

Recaro Young Sport. Brilliant seat. Lasts until approx age 10.

rich1068 · 10-10-2011, 01:38 PM

Yep, Maxi Cosi Priori here too. In fact we've got two, one for my car and one for the Mrs. Got the second one off eBay when I got tired of moving them from car to car.

No need for Isofix (if they do one?) because the seats stay in all the time anyway.

davyk31 · 10-10-2011, 02:45 PM

Not using isofix is crazy if your car is iso equipped, loads safer with no risk of poor fitment.

rich1068 · 10-10-2011, 03:04 PM

Actually, just realised it's the Tobi ones we've got.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davyk31

Not using isofix is crazy if your car is iso equipped, loads safer with no risk of poor fitment.

We do use an Isofix base for the little 'uns CabrioFix. We used it for Harry too when he was younger. There really is no chance of poor fitment with the larger/older seats. And I don't think they're available for our seats anyway.

magic77 · 10-10-2011, 03:26 PM

I tried a rear facer but we just could not use it well in wifes car so ended up with jane exo.

Its a front facer but has schock absorbers to take up some of the force of impact in a frontal crash. Little one loves and sometimes even now asks to sleep in it.

For short journes ended up with a recaro young sport though at 9months its to early for that one

p0jy · 10-10-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davyk31

Not using isofix is crazy if your car is iso equipped, loads safer with no risk of poor fitment.

+1

Frobius · 10-10-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattrogmbh

Recaro Young Sport. Brilliant seat. Lasts until approx age 10.

Plus they look the bollerks too!

Found this on google images:

marlie · 10-10-2011, 04:19 PM

Thanks Guys.. what do you think of the Bmw one? anyone got one?

jonw · 10-10-2011, 04:36 PM

I've got a britax safelink plus for my 14 month old daughter.
Very good car seat it's an isofix with the top tether.
I know a lot of seats don't have the top tether fixing but worth having for the added ridigity when in the car.
Kiddecare are good on prices.

Frobius · 10-10-2011, 04:41 PM

I seem to remember that the BMW one is a rebranded Britax or Maxi Cosi.. The difference being a 300% mark up and a BMW badge!

rich1068 · 10-11-2011, 02:26 AM

Yes, I recall something like that. I would imagine it's a perfectly good seat but as pointed out it will be a premium price.

While we're on the subject....

A while ago someone posted a link to a seat protector but I can't for the life of me find it. Any ideas? I got one of these last week but the fit isn't that good. And it squeaks!

parapaul · 10-11-2011, 03:12 AM

Just use a towel folded in half - works a treat for me. Couple of quid from Dunelm or Tesco and black towels on black leather are nice and discreet.

E90MCF · 10-11-2011, 03:15 AM

This is your ONLY choice. . .

mowflow · 10-11-2011, 03:33 AM

See if the shop will let you try the seats in the car with your boy in them. As I said, we initially bought the Recaro young sport because it does okay on the tests but mainly because we were swayed by the brand and the sporty look. It turned out to be an absolute nightmare for getting my son in and out of.

Nearly all the big brand seats score the same in terms of safety, it's really just a case of what suits your car, you and your child. If you are in doubt when you buy, make sure the shop will accept returns as I've heard a few don't.

magic77 · 10-11-2011, 04:09 AM

to protect my interior I've bought few of these, as they are very tough so no chance of pressure spots being formed in the seats by the car seat.

Prince-Lionheart-560-Two-Stage-Seatsave

TMP · 10-11-2011, 04:43 AM

Sign up for the Which Trial (£1) and look at their crash tests. its quite shocking that some of the main brands, dont do that well....

rich1068 · 10-11-2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parapaul

Just use a towel folded in half - works a treat for me. Couple of quid from Dunelm or Tesco and black towels on black leather are nice and discreet.

A no go I'm afraid. The Tobi thing leaves indents on the base and back so a towel would be a bit of an arse.

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic77

to protect my interior I've bought few of these, as they are very tough so no chance of pressure spots being formed in the seats by the car seat.

Prince-Lionheart-560-Two-Stage-Seatsave

Ah. Might give that one a try. What's the material?

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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	I got a Maxi Cosi Priori XP after seeing two fitted in the back of a e92 on here. Easy to fit for moving between cars, easy to get the boy in and out of and easy to recline from the front seat. We originally bought the Recaro Young Sport but took it back because it was a right pain in the arse to get junior in and out of due to the huge wing type bits either side of the head. Shame really as it's a nice looking seat.
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p1tse Lieutenant 28 Rep 553 Posts Drives: Need more space Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England iTrader: (2)	What baby seat isofix base did you have before? We have the recaro young sport plus Our little one didn't go front facing until 1 year as he wasn't right weight The main likes on ours was the snug head support as we do alot of miles it deemed to be probably be more comfortable and supportive. Downside, it seems heavy compared to others, but then we don't transfer between cars I like the maxi cosi with the spring belts but not found on the isofix version These are my top two choices __________________ iDrive Pro Sat Nav with a mind of its own!
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	Recaro Young Sport. Brilliant seat. Lasts until approx age 10.
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yep, Maxi Cosi Priori here too. In fact we've got two, one for my car and one for the Mrs. Got the second one off eBay when I got tired of moving them from car to car. No need for Isofix (if they do one?) because the seats stay in all the time anyway.
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, I recall something like that. I would imagine it's a perfectly good seat but as pointed out it will be a premium price. While we're on the subject.... A while ago someone posted a link to a seat protector but I can't for the life of me find it. Any ideas? I got one of these last week but the fit isn't that good. And it squeaks!
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	See if the shop will let you try the seats in the car with your boy in them. As I said, we initially bought the Recaro young sport because it does okay on the tests but mainly because we were swayed by the brand and the sporty look. It turned out to be an absolute nightmare for getting my son in and out of. Nearly all the big brand seats score the same in terms of safety, it's really just a case of what suits your car, you and your child. If you are in doubt when you buy, make sure the shop will accept returns as I've heard a few don't.
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