https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:53:37 +0000 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:33:53 +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=5436 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105565&title=carseat-query#105565 Author: Maya
Subject: 5436
Posted: 30 January 2007 at 4:33pm

I don't think my friend has ever had a problem with spacein teh Rav 4, but then she doesn't have a big 3 wheel buggy which seem to be the main issue with boot space.]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:33:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105565&title=carseat-query#105565 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105454&title=carseat-query#105454 Author: lizzle
Subject: 5436
Posted: 30 January 2007 at 12:26pm

Re: the rav 4 - my stepsister had her son in his booster in that and it was fine in the back seat. Although it was a two-door actually very easy to get in and out of the backseat compared to other two doors.

check out the consumer sites and the ministry of transport sites, they often tell you about consumption and crash reports. consumer you may have to pay for however.]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:26:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105454&title=carseat-query#105454 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105350&title=carseat-query#105350 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 5436
Posted: 30 January 2007 at 7:42am

well what do you know...the instructions for the carseat werent clear at all...and our problem....was that we were using both locking clips on teh carseat instead of the one closest to the door...now it doesnt move at all]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:42:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105350&title=carseat-query#105350 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105266&title=carseat-query#105266 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5436
Posted: 29 January 2007 at 6:40pm

Dam about the rav4. Hmmm will have to think of something else. And about the carseat thing.. thanks guys! I would not like to put Alex in the front, actually why was I even thinking of doing it?? Must have been having a mummy brain moment. I was thinking I would do what you said Emma. (have the seat tilted forward) Does your friend have enough room for everything in it? We havnt taken one out for a drive to see how our buggy fits. But then again if they use heaps of petrol I don't want one!!]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:40:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105266&title=carseat-query#105266 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105208&title=carseat-query#105208 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 5436
Posted: 29 January 2007 at 4:06pm

nicola-ann, my in-laws had a rav4 and that used a ridiculous amount of petrol too! i'm not sure what year it was or the cc rating but they sold it as it cost too much to run...]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:06:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105208&title=carseat-query#105208 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105194&title=carseat-query#105194 Author: Maya
Subject: 5436
Posted: 29 January 2007 at 3:49pm

Yep, rear facing seats in the front are a no-no, as are any carseats at all if you have airbags. That's not a legal requirement, just a safety thing. But it's not recommended to put any child in a carseat or booster seat in the front seat - there's a reason why it's called the 'suicide seat'

My friend has a Rav 4 tho and she puts bubs in the back and leaves the passenger seat tilted forwards on a semi-permanent basis (unless she has another adult in the car) so that she can get bubs in and out without too much hassle. And I kind of do the same with Maya as I have an 8 seater and she is in the very back which means leaning over the seat to get her in and out.]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:49:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105194&title=carseat-query#105194 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105188&title=carseat-query#105188 Author: 11111
Subject: 5436
Posted: 29 January 2007 at 3:41pm

They say not unless there is no seat's left in the back And only forward facing car seat's not rear facing they must go in the back. I htink htat is right anyone feel free to correct me if I am wroing.]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:41:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105188&title=carseat-query#105188 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105173&title=carseat-query#105173 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5436
Posted: 29 January 2007 at 3:17pm

OH I have a car seat question too. We are looking at buying a new car (because ours is twin turbo and uses a ridiculous amount of petrol!) I have been looking at a toyota rav4. Its not very big really, but for the amount I use it would be fine (we have another car we use on weekends and to go away etc, so my car is just for me during the day) Question is are you allowed to put carseats in the front seat?? I know you have to be carefull of airbags. I thought they had to be in the back seat, but I have seen cars with them in the front. So are you allowed to do that? Is it safe? ]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:17:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=105173&title=carseat-query#105173 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104987&title=carseat-query#104987 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 5436
Posted: 29 January 2007 at 7:45am

ooppss that would have been scary....took it for a test ride last night...and stayed in place while we went around corners etc...and was fine this morning...so must have it right]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:45:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104987&title=carseat-query#104987 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104939&title=carseat-query#104939 Author: Maya
Subject: 5436
Posted: 28 January 2007 at 9:39pm

No worries, Maya scooted sideways in her seat in Mum's car once when we went round a corner coz it wasn't in teh dip properly ]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2007 21:39:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104939&title=carseat-query#104939 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104927&title=carseat-query#104927 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 5436
Posted: 28 January 2007 at 8:38pm

thanks Emma, that did the trick....made sure it was sitting in the indent and yeah it worked...will still take it too be checked though...but thanks for that ]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:38:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104927&title=carseat-query#104927 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104914&title=carseat-query#104914 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 5436
Posted: 28 January 2007 at 7:58pm

yah that does....our carseat dips...so we had a blanket under the seat...as we did when its rear facing....maybe thats the problem...

hmmm thanks for that ]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:58:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104914&title=carseat-query#104914 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104896&title=carseat-query#104896 Author: Maya
Subject: 5436
Posted: 28 January 2007 at 7:08pm

Nope, and if it's anchored in properly it won't. Check that the tether strap is bolted to the roof or floor (in a hatch) properly and that the strap is pulled tight. Also if you have 'indents' in your seats, the carseat needs to sit in the indent otherwide it isn't stable.

Hope that helps.]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:08:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104896&title=carseat-query#104896 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104878&title=carseat-query#104878 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 5436
Posted: 28 January 2007 at 5:48pm

we went to turn our carseat to forward facing...and once it was put in...while the back was stable the front was able to move all over the place.

this concerned us so much that we turned it around again...so my question is....is the carseat suppose to be able to move like that?]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:48:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5436&PID=104878&title=carseat-query#104878