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mary · Aug 25th, 2003, 03:30 PM

Calling all parents - I know there have been previous discussions about this but I am desperate for any help on the subject of baby car seats. I have a cooper S (gorgeous, called Spike) and I am expecting a baby in November. I am totally confused (and actually quite bored) re the subject of baby seats - can anyone recommend a baby seat (suitable for new born) that I can put in the back seat.(I need to leave space in the front passenger seat for my husband!) I would be very grateful for any advice. Does MINI actually make one - I couldn't find any details on the web site? I would be eternally grateful for any help.
Thank you
Mary x

Paul · Aug 25th, 2003, 03:51 PM

Hello, welcome to MINI2, and congratulations on the baby.

As you say, this has been gone over quite a bit in the past, and the answer is out there (many times probably).

Do you have ISOFIX in your MINI, and do you intend to use it? MINI produce ISOFIX and non-ISOFIX seats, I have car seat 0+ ISOFIX and it's very good, but pricey at £280.

This thread should help, and others like it: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...hlight=seat%2A

There are other car seats that fit, Britax is another brand that's popular in the UK, try searching for britax for advice on that one.

Paul

mary · Aug 26th, 2003, 08:45 PM

Thanks Paul - I was about to buy an estate car and you saved the day!! Just another quick question - can you have isofix fitted retrospectively and does isofix go in the back seat?
Mary

Paul · Aug 26th, 2003, 11:16 PM

The isofix cant be installed after manufacturing unfortunately.

bigbaddaboom · Aug 27th, 2003, 08:21 AM

There are still many baby seats that will fit in the back of a MINI that don't use ISOfix, just the usual seat belt arrangement. ISOfix is potentially safer since it is easier to fit correctly, however it is not essential. Having said that I do have ISOfix in the back of my MINI....just in case

No Golf Clubs at all · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:36 AM

Britax Duo is the only infant seat 9m-4years in the UK that can work with Isofix (apart from teh over priced BMW seat). Halfords have it NOW for £50 off list at something around £130!

Aug 25th, 2003, 03:30 PM	#1
mary MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Local Time: 03:48 AM Posts: 3 Offline	infant seats Calling all parents - I know there have been previous discussions about this but I am desperate for any help on the subject of baby car seats. I have a cooper S (gorgeous, called Spike) and I am expecting a baby in November. I am totally confused (and actually quite bored) re the subject of baby seats - can anyone recommend a baby seat (suitable for new born) that I can put in the back seat.(I need to leave space in the front passenger seat for my husband!) I would be very grateful for any advice. Does MINI actually make one - I couldn't find any details on the web site? I would be eternally grateful for any help. Thank you Mary x

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Aug 25th, 2003, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Hello, welcome to MINI2, and congratulations on the baby. As you say, this has been gone over quite a bit in the past, and the answer is out there (many times probably). Do you have ISOFIX in your MINI, and do you intend to use it? MINI produce ISOFIX and non-ISOFIX seats, I have car seat 0+ ISOFIX and it's very good, but pricey at £280. This thread should help, and others like it: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...hlight=seat%2A There are other car seats that fit, Britax is another brand that's popular in the UK, try searching for britax for advice on that one. Paul

Aug 26th, 2003, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
mary MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Local Time: 03:48 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Thanks Paul - I was about to buy an estate car and you saved the day!! Just another quick question - can you have isofix fitted retrospectively and does isofix go in the back seat? Mary

Aug 26th, 2003, 11:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The isofix cant be installed after manufacturing unfortunately.

Aug 27th, 2003, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 1,297 Offline	There are still many baby seats that will fit in the back of a MINI that don't use ISOfix, just the usual seat belt arrangement. ISOfix is potentially safer since it is easier to fit correctly, however it is not essential. Having said that I do have ISOfix in the back of my MINI....just in case

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
No Golf Clubs at all MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:48 AM Posts: 369 Offline	Britax Duo is the only infant seat 9m-4years in the UK that can work with Isofix (apart from teh over priced BMW seat). Halfords have it NOW for £50 off list at something around £130!

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