Tips For A Baby Seat And Pram To Fit 350Gt

[shiva]

Hi everyone,

I am expecting to have a baby in the month of Jan and was wondering if any of you can advise me on the type of baby seat and an appropriate pram that can fit in the boot......

[bigdr33gtst]

no idea but i guess it would be tough to fit the pram!

[shiva]

i think you are right....i just tried one pram this afternoon but no go.....oh jeez...what am i gonna do...

[thinktea]

If it is an umbrella stroller, then this shouldn't be a problem.

Prams however are a different story...

I have a full sized pram and it just about fits in mine...you have to angle it slighly when it goes in...(i.e.you cannot slide it in sideways but diagonally). Because mine just about fits, best if you try before you buy any prams.

My baby seat fits forward facing, but for a newborn, you will need that rearward facing. Again, try before you buy but car seats should be less of an issue than prams.

Good luck and congrats on the baby!

[Nightcrawler]

Yep I can't imagine for a second you will ever get a full size pram into the boot of a coupe.

And you won't get a rear facing capsule (which they need until they are 6 months or 9kg) in unless you have the passenger seat COMPLETELY forward (ie. basically unable to seat a passenger).

An actual baby seat (for 6mths+) fits easily and my 3 year old gets in and out easily on his own.

[n15m0]

I have two baby seats in mine...and have no problems with prams/strollers....sedan though

[T4NK]

take the car to said baby store tell them to fit stuff til it fits lol

[shiva]

thanks guys for the tips.....gonna import my mother in law from india to carry my kid around....lol.....so pram problem solved however what is this rear facing seat......is that going to be a issue...

[Daleo]

thanks guys for the tips.....gonna import my mother in law from india to carry my kid around....lol.....so pram problem solved however what is this rear facing seat......is that going to be a issue...

Bub must be in a rear facing capsule (most decent seats are convertible; can be flipped around) until 6 months or 9kg; once they can hold their head up by themselves you can flip them around. They do take up a bit more room in this position.

Try Safe-n-Sound; My 3 year old is still in his original seat; has removable inserts and adjustable belts.

Was convertible to capsule and also had adjustable incline, as even once you turn them around they still need to be laid back a bit for the first little while. Stay away from shit with built in visors, swivelling bases and all the wanky crap; makes them bulky and annoying (expensive too).

To give you an idea of the range of size; He's 96cm tall now, but he started at 56cms & 3.5kg. He likes his "Racing Harness" too.

The missus used a Phil&Teds 3 wheel pram; folds down flat; wheels come off easily and is light. Easily fitted in the boot of a 323 (not much bigger than you boot). All important if your missus is on the diminutive side and can't lift the pram over the boot lip (cue car damage).

I was surprised how many of the full size prams were more than 12kg; too heavy & awkward for most ladies.

Go to the shop & get your missus to fold down and lift a few dfifferent prams, if she finds it difficult now; it won't get any easier once she's got a little person yelling in her ear.

BTW congrats, they're loads of fun.

Edited August 15, 2011 by Daleo

[Nightcrawler]

Like I said, there is no way you will get a rear facing capsule (which you HAVE to have BY LAW) in the back seat passenger side of a V35 coupe, AND get a human passenger to fit in the passenger seat. Get used to taking the missus's car once bubs is born is my advice. Or do what I did (and score some brownie points in the process) - buy her a shiny new Honda CRV to fit both kids and all their gear in

And in my opinion, few of the convertible capsule/car seats are much good - my advice is to go hire a capsule from the Red Cross baby shop (there is one or more in every major city), then put more money into getting a good car seat for when they are 6mths+. HOWEVER if you have a big fat bubs (my 2nd child is currently 5 months old, very long/tall and nearly 9kg!!!) then they grow out of a capsule and you HAVE to buy a convertible baby seat (as they are not yet 6 months old) that can be either forward or rear facing. But imho when the bubs is tiny and has no neck strength, a high walled capsule is the only way to go (and the ONLY type of baby capsule the Red Cross recommend).

[Daleo]

^^^^ Good advice with the hire option; completely forgot about that.

You could always buy a NM35 Stagea; room for prams, and goes like a shot cat.

[shiva]

Hey Thanks Dale and Andrew for the tips on prams and baby seats....andrew i think i will try the hire option initially.....thanks all for the wishes...hope everything goes well till the end.....hey is there any type of cushion for the seats to make it a bit higher that i can put on for the time being in the front passenger seat.....becoz as my missus gets big, it will be hard for her jump out of the low car seat in the V35....any suggestions on that???

P.S: Sorry Dale, havent got the cash to buy your NM35 Stagea.....and thanks heaps for the advices on the prams.

[Nightcrawler]

No worries at all Shiva. And go to the Red Cross shop for a cushion for your missus - they have all variety of baby-related things - it will blow your mind.

[Daleo]

Hey Thanks Dale and Andrew for the tips on prams and baby seats....andrew i think i will try the hire option initially.....thanks all for the wishes...hope everything goes well till the end.....hey is there any type of cushion for the seats to make it a bit higher that i can put on for the time being in the front passenger seat.....becoz as my missus gets big, it will be hard for her jump out of the low car seat in the V35....any suggestions on that???

P.S: Sorry Dale, havent got the cash to buy your NM35 Stagea.....and thanks heaps for the advices on the prams.

No worries mate; it's a bit bewildering, and they tug at the heart strings, as if not spending the absolute maximum is going to be terrible for your baby.

Lol, wasn't suggesting you buy my car; sorry if it came across like that. I don't want to sell anyway! It's too useful.

Best of luck.

Edited August 16, 2011 by Daleo

[Sunkist]

can buy mine if you want

[shiva]

hey aaron...u can sell me your baby seat if u got one...LOL

[Sunkist]

lol no babies here. and wont happen for a while! i bought the stag for audio, but if i think of starting a family, im already set for a car! lol.

have fun with the new bub mate! all the best

[fcruz3r]

can imagine your gonna have trouble getting any decent baby seat to fit rearward facing. Mine just about sits snug foward facing, but these cars just not built with the family man in mind.

[shiva]

yeah thats true....gonna start hunting for one soon.....or just buy a cheap family car.....

[shiva]

Hey guys after checking a few car seats, the one that is suitable for the V35, will be the safe n sound compaq....fits just fine in rear facing position and more space when forward facing.......a big relief finally....