[swamos]

Well, as some of you might be aware, there is a MINI swamos on the way

So, we're in the market for a car seat. We'd like the most flexable one for the MINI, and preferably one that will match the Lapis Blue

I have posted this in the Aussie forum because our design rules are quite different to other countries, and recomendations from other places will not apply here. Brands and product names are different as well. I don't believe that the MINI brand car seat is certified for use in Australia Can anyone confirm this??

BTW, There are a number of other Australian MINI2ers that should be interested in this thread

[m1n130]

Further to the news that there are a few expectant MINI pilots (and crew ) kicking around, I thought it would be cool to post an image or two, of the MINI Us .....

This is our (Wendy + Rob) hatchling at 11 weeks, 10 weeks to go .......

[OZChris]

Steve

Apologies for not letting you know earlier. The seat that our son uses is the Aunger Model 3000.

It is available in blue/black, which may match your car.

The seat is the convertible type. This means that it faces the rear for younger babies and then when the child is older can be reclined such that the baby faces forward.

Our son loves the baby seat.

Check this place is Brisbane http://www.babyworx.com.au/carseats.htm

In Melbourne, cost is about $260.

Lot of luck.
Chris

[OZChris]

Steve

Here's a photo of the seat in the back.

Chris

[AprilWhine]

Congrats on the mini-swamos! Your first, I assume, else you would already have a car seat.

[swamos]

Thanks Chris!!! Thanks AprillWhine!!! Good Luck m1n130 I might sus out what you buy too

[swamos]

Quote:

Originally posted by ccsmini
Steve

Apologies for not letting you know earlier. The seat that our son uses is the Aunger Model 3000.

It is available in blue/black, which may match your car.

The seat is the convertible type. This means that it faces the rear for younger babies and then when the child is older can be reclined such that the baby faces forward.

Our son loves the baby seat.

Check this place is Brisbane http://www.babyworx.com.au/carseats.htm

In Melbourne, cost is about $260.

Lot of luck.
Chris

Chris,

Where did you ge the seat from for $260?? It's in on the Target site for $339???

[cityclinic]

Hey swamos maybe we should do a bulk buy ....

[swamos]

Quote:

Originally posted by cityclinic
Hey swamos maybe we should do a bulk buy ....

Hmm, the worrying thing is there seems to be a trend here. You get a MINI, and then BAM, 12 months later you end up with a baby. What is it with these cars

[kuper]

*nudge* warning Boo... :P

[brett]

I've had my Mini for over 12 months, I don't have any Mini-Bretts on the way.......I hope....Maybe I shouldn't go to the next B&S Don't Mini Australia make one that matches the cars interior??

[AussieMini]

Swamos and m1n130 seeing as you've both gone out of your way to purchase a classic motor vehicle I think you should go for something a little more classic when looking for a baby seat. This is my choice:

[cityclinic]

Quote:

Originally posted by brett
I've had my Mini for over 12 months, I don't have any Mini-Bretts on the way.......I hope....Maybe I shouldn't go to the next B&S Don't Mini Australia make one that matches the cars interior??

Hi Brett,

Silly as it may seem, MINI's baby seat can't get local approval ..... approved everywhere else in the world but not Aus

[OZChris]

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
Chris,

Where did you ge the seat from for $260?? It's in on the Target site for $339???

Steve

I bought our seat from Marlows which is now Super Cheap Auto. I have seen the seat at Repco for about $260 too.

Good luck.

Chris

[Boo]

Quote:

Originally posted by kuper
*nudge* warning Boo... :P

If i didn't know Melody so well i would thought she was a chicken... she is so clucky
I'm trying to convince her that being preggers isn't the way she wants to see Europe

[swamos]

Quote:

Originally posted by Boo
If i didn't know Melody so well i would thought she was a chicken... she is so clucky
I'm trying to convince her that being preggers isn't the way she wants to see Europe

Youd in Biiig trouble, boya

[kenhenry]

Oh mighty cat in a hat. Yes, there is a worrying trend after Mini purchase. Maybe you have missed kshapiros's general thread on "Sex in a Mini".

Maybe such contorted positions are awakening some unknown fertility god from his or her slumber.

Maybe "S" induced adrenaline is having a previously un-reported physiological effect and producing "S"uper sperm.

Just like we have different strains of flu's (Influenza A, Influenza B)- maybe we have discovered "Adrenalin S" - let's just hope it doesn't also turn us into big ugly green Marvel Comics super heroes ready to make their return to the big screen.

Anyway, any attempt at humor aside, when we finally meet - please remind me not to try sex in the Mini - I do not need sprogs at the moment.

[AussieMini]

Hey Ken your MINI should be here now shouldn't it?

[swamos]

Quote:

Originally posted by Boo
If i didn't know Melody so well i would thought she was a chicken... she is so clucky
I'm trying to convince her that being preggers isn't the way she wants to see Europe

I'm sorry mate, you're too late. Melody already has a baby. Maybe there's something she hasn't told you.

Seriously, though, we were walking around one of those Baby institutions, and saw a lady pictured with a baby carrier that looked soo like Melody it was quite disconcerting. I have searched the web for over an hour now looking for the photo, and have notched up 30 meg of downloads (god I love cable), and all I could come up with was the attached. It's not as good as the one on the box, but you might get the picture.

[Boo]

Melody says she is very flattered, and she'll take the baby
I have to buy her a four door car when we get back so it can fit a kid in it