Anyone find a child seat that fits? - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

s0sl0w · 10-05-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Baby trend has treated me well. Infant seat base fits snugly in the back seat bucket.

Like this one?

https://www.babytrend.com/car_seats_...c/CS31748.html

Fits in the car well etc.? while rear facing?

HunterGreene · 10-05-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by s0sl0w

Like this one?

https://www.babytrend.com/car_seats_...c/CS31748.html

Fits in the car well etc.? while rear facing?

Yes, I believe it uses the same base. While the seat is in the car, however, the passenger seat will have to be set forward. This brings the headrest into your view when you look to the right, but if you're anything like me, you'll get used to it quickly and its not truly a problem.

s0sl0w · 10-05-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Yes, I believe it uses the same base. While the seat is in the car, however, the passenger seat will have to be set forward. This brings the headrest into your view when you look to the right, but if you're anything like me, you'll get used to it quickly and its not truly a problem.

Well given that the only other option I've found is a $300 cybex this is indeed good news. Which seat do you have, exactly? And I've been rolling with kids in the car since I bought it, the head rest is no big/used to it, hell, might just take it out/leave it in the trunk.

HunterGreene · 10-05-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by s0sl0w

Well given that the only other option I've found is a $300 cybex this is indeed good news. Which seat do you have, exactly? And I've been rolling with kids in the car since I bought it, the head rest is no big/used to it, hell, might just take it out/leave it in the trunk.

I don't know the exact model, but they're going to range around the same sizes, I'd imagine.

Kids Heart · 10-05-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by s0sl0w

Well given that the only other option I've found is a $300 cybex this is indeed good news. Which seat do you have, exactly? And I've been rolling with kids in the car since I bought it, the head rest is no big/used to it, hell, might just take it out/leave it in the trunk.

I'm strongly leaning towards the Cybex Aton Q. A bit pricey at $350 but the safety features seem promising.

berkbrzfan · 10-06-2014, 01:04 PM

I was able to fit a Graco Click Connect 30 rear facing seat behind the front passenger seat. The extension of the rear facing seat combined with the canopy on top means that there is very little legroom and inclination possible for the front passenger.

This has not been a problem as my wife prefers to sit behind me and travel next to the baby. Being on the shorter side with me at 5'6 and wife at 5'4, this has been pretty doable.

So far, the BRZ baby experience has been much better than I expected!

Gopherboy6956 · 10-06-2014, 01:36 PM

I have a Graco click connect as well. Works great. Nobody of any normal size would want to sit in the front seat with it in, though.

AznBRZer · 10-06-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by berkbrzfan

I was able to fit a Graco Click Connect 30 rear facing seat behind the front passenger seat. The extension of the rear facing seat combined with the canopy on top means that there is very little legroom and inclination possible for the front passenger.

This has not been a problem as my wife prefers to sit behind me and travel next to the baby. Being on the shorter side with me at 5'6 and wife at 5'4, this has been pretty doable.

So far, the BRZ baby experience has been much better than I expected!

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Originally Posted by Gopherboy6956

I have a Graco click connect as well. Works great. Nobody of any normal size would want to sit in the front seat with it in, though.

Add me to the list of Graco 30 owners. Behind the passenger with someone behind the driver is the ONLY configuration unless the person sitting in front of the baby is into s&m.

I don't know why the OP was giving ashtray some 'tude when ashtray was being diplomatic about calling the OP a less-than-responsible-person for wanting to squeeze his pregnant wife into the front passenger seat with his 3 year old behind her. My baby momma is only 5ft tall and she had her seat pushed all the way back and had to sit on a pillow in order to be somewhat comfortable(she never was). There is absolutely no way that there could be anyone sitting behind her.

If I could go back in time, I would get a Nuna Pipa. The base has the latch system for easy installation/removal and the actual carrier is 1 inch less deep than the Graco 30. Only catches are that it costs $300 and your baby will sweat like a mofo in it.

ashtray · 10-06-2014, 06:56 PM

Actually my comment was less about the pregnant wife and more matter of fact that an infant seat can't fit behind the driver. You CAN put two kids in the back, but the 3yr old has to fit behind the driver.

Secondary comment was about not wanting a 3yr old behind the driver - bc with a newborn, they will turn 3 in about 3yrs after birth - so if the plan was not to ever have a 3yr old behind the driver, that plan would last 3 yrs at most.

Knowing plenty of people with two little ones, a 4 door car just makes everything easier for the next 10 years+. Otherwise, baby in rear passenger side is only option.

Kids Heart · 10-07-2014, 01:33 AM

My wife is 5'3 and fits fine in front of my 3 year old in the Radian RXT. When his legs get long enough for his knees to reach the edge there will be even more room.

I am 5'10 and I tested with my seat pushed up to the where I keep the passenger seat. It wasn't the most comfy but I can handle the 5 minute trips to the sitter and school. For any trips with the wife we will be in her car.

BigFatFlip · 10-13-2014, 04:19 PM

For those who do have a child seat in the back (I have a Chicco keyfit 30), how are you guys dealing with keeping the passenger seat forward when loading the back seat? I've been using a bungie cord attached to on of the head rest posts and tethering it down to the underside of the glove compartment, but there's gotta be a better way...

Gopherboy6956 · 10-13-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

For those who do have a child seat in the back (I have a Chicco keyfit 30), how are you guys dealing with keeping the passenger seat forward when loading the back seat? I've been using a bungie cord attached to on of the head rest posts and tethering it down to the underside of the glove compartment, but there's gotta be a better way...

My leg / Arm?

All you gotta do is get the tiny human in the car and click them into the base and reverse when you arrive. Should only take 5 seconds. Literally.

BigFatFlip · 10-13-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gopherboy6956

My leg / Arm?

All you gotta do is get the tiny human in the car and click them into the base and reverse when you arrive. Should only take 5 seconds. Literally.

Not if you got a squirmy fighter like mine

Gopherboy6956 · 10-13-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Not if you got a squirmy fighter like mine

But isn't the Kid already in the seat? And you just have to click it into the base?
Or does the seat stay 100% in the car?

In that case - NOPE Lol - I'll drive the RAM that day.

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10-06-2014, 01:04 PM	#62
berkbrzfan Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: MA Posts: 64 Thanks: 21 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was able to fit a Graco Click Connect 30 rear facing seat behind the front passenger seat. The extension of the rear facing seat combined with the canopy on top means that there is very little legroom and inclination possible for the front passenger. This has not been a problem as my wife prefers to sit behind me and travel next to the baby. Being on the shorter side with me at 5'6 and wife at 5'4, this has been pretty doable. So far, the BRZ baby experience has been much better than I expected!

10-06-2014, 06:56 PM	#65
ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Actually my comment was less about the pregnant wife and more matter of fact that an infant seat can't fit behind the driver. You CAN put two kids in the back, but the 3yr old has to fit behind the driver. Secondary comment was about not wanting a 3yr old behind the driver - bc with a newborn, they will turn 3 in about 3yrs after birth - so if the plan was not to ever have a 3yr old behind the driver, that plan would last 3 yrs at most. Knowing plenty of people with two little ones, a 4 door car just makes everything easier for the next 10 years+. Otherwise, baby in rear passenger side is only option.

10-07-2014, 01:33 AM	#66
Kids Heart Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP Location: Lawrenceville GA Posts: 583 Thanks: 64 Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My wife is 5'3 and fits fine in front of my 3 year old in the Radian RXT. When his legs get long enough for his knees to reach the edge there will be even more room. I am 5'10 and I tested with my seat pushed up to the where I keep the passenger seat. It wasn't the most comfy but I can handle the 5 minute trips to the sitter and school. For any trips with the wife we will be in her car.

10-13-2014, 04:19 PM	#67
BigFatFlip sleep, drive, eat, repeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 Outback Location: Sack of Potatoes Posts: 4,431 Thanks: 2,630 Thanked 3,797 Times in 1,981 Posts Mentioned: 188 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	For those who do have a child seat in the back (I have a Chicco keyfit 30), how are you guys dealing with keeping the passenger seat forward when loading the back seat? I've been using a bungie cord attached to on of the head rest posts and tethering it down to the underside of the glove compartment, but there's gotta be a better way...

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