Jj5599 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 Up to which age should baby be rear facing in a car seat? Not trusting the manual of the car seat. I read that some suggests up to 2+ years. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 New borns have weak backs so BF is recommended up to 2 years old. If that you are placing baby in front seats, make sure no Airbags or deactivate them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whathefish 5th Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 Bro it depends on the baby. If the neck muscle is strong enough liao..front fitted ok. for me I rather be safe..2 of my kids are rear fitted until they are abt 2.5yrs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Author Share February 9, 2011 If the crash is bad, won't the baby's legs be in danger if rear facing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Author Share February 9, 2011 Ok then, I got to change to rear facing. Probably have to get special permission from my Approver first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karebu 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 On 2/9/2011 at 2:17 AM, Jj5599 said: If the crash is bad, won't the baby's legs be in danger if rear facing? ignoring that legs are alot stronger than the neck. i guess u would prefer to save the neck instead of leg if u had to choose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafansu Turbocharged February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 Any recommended place to buy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actan72 5th Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 On 2/9/2011 at 2:38 AM, Dafansu said: Any recommended place to buy Try this store, i bought the stroller and baby seat from them TAI SING CORPORATION PTE LTD Office: 730-732, North Bridge Road, Singapore 198700. Showroom: 748-758, North Bridge Road, Singapore 198722. Tel:65 6291 2633 Fax:65 6291 0974 Email:sales@taising.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 On 2/9/2011 at 2:17 AM, Jj5599 said: If the crash is bad, won't the baby's legs be in danger if rear facing? The head of a baby is easily the largest unrestrained part of his/her anatomy, plus the fact that the neck muscles are hardly developed. Now you can imagine that in a crash, the head is thrown forward with such violence that it can snap the neck. In a rear-facing situation, all that happens is that the whole body and head are pushed further into the seat. No comparison as far as safety is concerned. And please trust the manual, it is written for a very specific purpose. Take note also of the expiry (yes, car seats expire). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikokomi Neutral Newbie February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 baby hypermart... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whathefish 5th Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 On 2/9/2011 at 2:52 AM, Actan72 said: Try this store, i bought the stroller and baby seat from them TAI SING CORPORATION PTE LTD Office: 730-732, North Bridge Road, Singapore 198700. Showroom: 748-758, North Bridge Road, Singapore 198722. Tel:65 6291 2633 Fax:65 6291 0974 Email:sales@taising.com For combi babyseat and stroller, I can get 15-20% depending on model. if interested please do let me know. You can go n see before telling me the color n model. Can arrange to meet .. Normally they give free gifts instead of $$ discount Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 On 2/9/2011 at 2:38 AM, Dafansu said: Any recommended place to buy Baby Hypermart at Ubi have quite a good selection, and from what I remember, the staff is generally knowledgeable about their products. Ages, compatibility with seatbelts, that kind of thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Author Share February 9, 2011 I think I might have problem changing it as my wife may oppose the idea. I shall just change it tonight at my carpark basement .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 (edited) When it comes to car safety it is subjective. BF is recommended in an event of a frontal crash but as we know anything can happen(touch wood). There are still certain risks involved if you look at it at every point. It's a recommended suggestion but funny thing is ppl see it as a must. Edited February 9, 2011 by Watwheels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear February 9, 2011 Author Share February 9, 2011 Which is best spot to place baby seat? left right or mid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whathefish 5th Gear February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 On 2/9/2011 at 3:02 AM, Jj5599 said: Which is best spot to place baby seat? left right or mid? to me..back seat and just behind the driver...also easier for people to alight on the left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 (edited) My common sense logic tells me it should be right side since the greatest risk comes during right turning (crossing path). So, left side is high risk (exposing to oncoming traffic). Centre is high risk also as there is no front seatback to support. Edited February 9, 2011 by Kangadrool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic February 9, 2011 Share February 9, 2011 (edited) If you are driving alone with your kid or you pick up your child first before your wife, if BF you can't peer into the rear view mirror to see how's he/she's doing if your child starts to cry. Maybe you will have to paste another mirror to reflect back & forth ? To me it's most difficult to point out which is most suitable or most "safe" way to do it. Sometimes toddlers or babies want to be hand held instead of sitting in a car seat, worst thing to happen is crying and wailing non-stop which totally breaks your concentration on driving, just as dangerous imo. Edited February 9, 2011 by Watwheels ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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