It varies by car seat. Evenflo infant seats require 1.5" of space at a minimum in between the car seat and infant seat. Some seats allow light touching, some do not, and some prefer it to touch.
It depends on the seat. Some allow light touching of the front seat and some even prefer it (Safety 1st, Cosco, Maxi Cosi). But Evenflo infant seats, for example, require 1.5" between the car seat and the seat in front of it so the rule does vary a bit.
It gets tight in most cars. In my car, if I put that in it's uncomfortable to get the baby in and out with or without the seat, passengers on both sides are uncomfortable. Cars need to be much wider for that.
If you can get a tight installation in the middle seat, then great! But if you can't, then it wouldn't be the safest spot. And if you have multiple kids, they can't all go in the middle anyway
I'm curious on your impressions of an all-in-one or convertible and how such would fit in a compact car for someone of average height. I'm around average height. I'm not in the need for a seat yet but considering options. An all-in-one is attractive and I'll eventually go to some place to get an idea of how one would fit. Driver and passenger height seem like factors that could affect which seats and which types of seats fit ; if it were possible to include such information plus perhaps compact vs. mid-sized car, etc., I think that could greatly help.
We don't love all-in one seats in general. The booster modes tend to be disappointing. But there are many convertible car seats that are very compact front to back like Nuna Rava, Britax Poplar, and Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1.
@@safeintheseat I later saw your video about all-in-ones. Thank you for the info. I like the Nuna though I've started looking at crash test reports. I'll need to look more though it seems that Nuna may often rare good while there are other brands in each case that may rate better. I'm undecided on such but it's starting to be one of the more important factors.
We do consults to help with 3 across, you can find that on our website. Or you can check out this blog post and try some of the narrowest seats: safeintheseat.com/best-car-seats-that-fit-3-across/
Currently have a Nuna Revv, Cybex high back booster, and Diono backless booster but now have to fit all three kids in our 2017 Honda Civic while our Odyssey goes into the shop after a deer hit 🤦🏻♀️ Not opposed to buying a new convertible seat to make it better…any ideas? My main concern currently is hip room for the oldest and space to get those boosters buckled. 🤨
I would try getting a Cosco Rise for whoever is using the Cybex booster; it is the widest seat you own currently, so this would give you an extra 7" of space, and it's cheap since it's a short-term issue
On the Graco 4everdlx there are several recline options, but some of them aren't allowed in rear facing from my understanding. Also, don't you have to recline based on whether the leveling bubble is in the right spot? I have Mazda cx5, so it's tight with rear facing. If I can do even less incline for my 2yo I'd love to! Just want to make sure he's safe
The 4Ever has 3 recline positions for rear-facing. You can use any of them as long as the ball is completely in the blue. A child who can sit unassisted is fine to go as upright as the seat allows
My son is 16 months old he’s still in his infant car seat (nuna pipa) but when he falls asleep his head falls forward do i need to switch him into a bigger car seat already?
A child's head falling forward isn't an indication of needing a new seat. But a 16-month-old has likely outgrown the Nuna Pipa by either the weight, height, or head height limit, so I would definitely start looking at convertible car seats.
Thanks for watching! We have 1:1 consults to help choose a car seat, or we also have the car seat buying kits if you think you need help choosing which seat to buy. safeintheseat.com/
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Is there a minimum or maximum distance between back of driver’s seat and baby’s car seat? Specifically in rear facing mode?
It varies by car seat. Evenflo infant seats require 1.5" of space at a minimum in between the car seat and infant seat. Some seats allow light touching, some do not, and some prefer it to touch.
This is really helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Is it still safe if the front seat and back of car seat are in contact or does there need to be space between front seat?
It depends on the seat. Some allow light touching of the front seat and some even prefer it (Safety 1st, Cosco, Maxi Cosi). But Evenflo infant seats, for example, require 1.5" between the car seat and the seat in front of it so the rule does vary a bit.
What about putting the seat in the middle of the second row? Isn't that an option? I thought I understood that the middle is the safest spot.
It gets tight in most cars. In my car, if I put that in it's uncomfortable to get the baby in and out with or without the seat, passengers on both sides are uncomfortable. Cars need to be much wider for that.
Middle is only safest if you get the best install there. Where you get the best install takes precedence over what spot in the back seat it’s in.
If you can get a tight installation in the middle seat, then great! But if you can't, then it wouldn't be the safest spot. And if you have multiple kids, they can't all go in the middle anyway
Please do a Greco 4Ever car seat video
Great content! And just in time for us!...
Can you make a video about the different crash tests that car seats have?
Thanks for watching! I'm hoping to get access to a crash facility sometime this year to see/possibly film something!
@@safeintheseat sounds amazing! Looking forward! I learn a ton of valuable and crucial information from your videos, thanks so much!!
I'm curious on your impressions of an all-in-one or convertible and how such would fit in a compact car for someone of average height. I'm around average height. I'm not in the need for a seat yet but considering options. An all-in-one is attractive and I'll eventually go to some place to get an idea of how one would fit.
Driver and passenger height seem like factors that could affect which seats and which types of seats fit ; if it were possible to include such information plus perhaps compact vs. mid-sized car, etc., I think that could greatly help.
We don't love all-in one seats in general. The booster modes tend to be disappointing. But there are many convertible car seats that are very compact front to back like Nuna Rava, Britax Poplar, and Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1.
@@safeintheseat I later saw your video about all-in-ones. Thank you for the info.
I like the Nuna though I've started looking at crash test reports. I'll need to look more though it seems that Nuna may often rare good while there are other brands in each case that may rate better. I'm undecided on such but it's starting to be one of the more important factors.
$40 for recommendations? Come on... at least point us in the direction of a couple examples...
www.safeintheseat.com/post/best-car-seats-for-small-cars
I have a chevy Malibu and third kid in way and need help fitting a third..
We do consults to help with 3 across, you can find that on our website. Or you can check out this blog post and try some of the narrowest seats: safeintheseat.com/best-car-seats-that-fit-3-across/
Currently have a Nuna Revv, Cybex high back booster, and Diono backless booster but now have to fit all three kids in our 2017 Honda Civic while our Odyssey goes into the shop after a deer hit 🤦🏻♀️
Not opposed to buying a new convertible seat to make it better…any ideas? My main concern currently is hip room for the oldest and space to get those boosters buckled. 🤨
I would try getting a Cosco Rise for whoever is using the Cybex booster; it is the widest seat you own currently, so this would give you an extra 7" of space, and it's cheap since it's a short-term issue
@@safeintheseat oh wow. 7” would be really helpful! Thank you for your advice!,
On the Graco 4everdlx there are several recline options, but some of them aren't allowed in rear facing from my understanding. Also, don't you have to recline based on whether the leveling bubble is in the right spot?
I have Mazda cx5, so it's tight with rear facing. If I can do even less incline for my 2yo I'd love to! Just want to make sure he's safe
The 4Ever has 3 recline positions for rear-facing. You can use any of them as long as the ball is completely in the blue. A child who can sit unassisted is fine to go as upright as the seat allows
Can you do a review of the nuna pipa?
We have a blog post review and will probably eventually have some videos about it as well. safeintheseat.com/nuna-pipa-rx-car-seat-review-usa/
This would be more helpful if you had named the brands you were using...
Thanks for the feedback. You may find this post helpful: safeintheseat.com/best-car-seats-for-small-cars/
My son is 16 months old he’s still in his infant car seat (nuna pipa) but when he falls asleep his head falls forward do i need to switch him into a bigger car seat already?
A child's head falling forward isn't an indication of needing a new seat. But a 16-month-old has likely outgrown the Nuna Pipa by either the weight, height, or head height limit, so I would definitely start looking at convertible car seats.
@@safeintheseat thank you… i have a small car ( Mercedes c300) do you think i can fit any of the nuna car seats in there?
I’m trying to figure out what seat I want my mom to have when she has my daughter..
Thanks for watching! We have 1:1 consults to help choose a car seat, or we also have the car seat buying kits if you think you need help choosing which seat to buy. safeintheseat.com/