Mini, children and prams

[jnettleton]

My wife and I are considering starting a family. Problem is fitting the kid and all its gubbins in the car. Currently have Cooper which I am due to change in Jan next year. If car is too small, I will have to look at something else (VW Golf GTI?).

I want to get another Mini really, so can anyone put me at rest on the whole pram, children thing?

[Rakey]

get a trailer or roof rack, kids love fresh air

[SoggyCornFlakes]

check this forum where the thread is now placed - lots of parents feedback

[lil red mini]

the mini is a great family car!!!!

there are several combinations of prams and carseats that fit in the mini........

read some of the carseat and pushchair threds and you will see just how many combinations there are and theres something to suit everyones lifestyle!
from light quick folding pushchairs to travelsystems to threewheeler offroaders.

KEEP THE MINI !!!

[Anthony_h]

I have a pretty much normal averaged sized stroller and i have to take take the parcel shefl out to fit it in the boot properly, as for the cars seats its just a normal booster seat with a back to it i had to take the head rest off for it to fit correct but the seat shape in my mcs i find makes life a bit difficult as there like a bucket shape and most boosters are made to fit a normal flat seat.
seems like it fits right and solid just but idont realy like it need to look at other seats. but i wouldnt like you to take me view on the child saftey side you need to get yourself to a good retailer and see what fits and is safe with the experts, no matter how many threads and people you might listen to on here or forums that say its fine you should seek seek advise in person from more than just one place.
The question is do you want to put your future childs risk with the info of an online forum or not. Thats not a dig at people thats a seek real advice from trained people you can see and know are qualified.

[mark5]

Mini's and babies dont go together, i have a five month old daughter and shes probably been in our Mini Cooper only half a dozen times. As a family we always use the wifes fiesta 5 door now. if you can get a pram in the boot of your Mini you wont fit much else in like the weekly shop, changing bag etc!
Trying to get a baby in to the back of a mini on your own will probably damage your back and could be dangerous from the babies point of view.Its not an easy manouvre getting a new born 7 pound baby in to a rear facing baby seat in the back of a mini.
Once my wife goes back to work after maternity leave and i have enough money available I will be trading the mini in for a golf or focus myself.
I like my Mini but it doesnt fit in with my life at the moment!

P.S
You wont miss the car, once you have a child nothing else compares.