It is not any more dangerous than any other car. However, just like in any other car, forward facing is not the safest for newborn/small babies.

Again, an excerpt from what I posted earlier

I wish I had that problem,

No car seats allowed period in 2 seater cars in Canada.

That would solve my problem, I basically have a 3rd car only to drive this little guy to daycare which to me also seems like a waste

That's why he would go in rear facing. He already has a recaro lined up.

Missed that part earlier--got it now. In that case, I don't see any reason why rear-facing in the front seat would be a problem as long as the air bag is off. But then, I am not an expert and do not know the law in your state, but in my state it is legal for under 6 to ride in the front seat, properly restrained, if no back seat. The law only requires under 1 to be in rear facing and 1-6 in front facing/booster seat, up to a certain weight/size.

Most states have an exception to two seaters. I read Nissan doesn't allow rear facing, I am just more curious as to why since it mounts virtually the same way as the front facing with the exception of an extra tethering spot.

I think this post should have ended the discussion

I can't believe this is actually being debated :icon14:

Who's debating? First post

Rear facing child seat
I know the car comes with a tether for forward facing child seat along with the airbag being disable. Anyone know if it would be possible to install rear facing child seat (assuming the thing actually fits). I seem to recall someone said Nissan didn't allow it for some reason.

Sorry no pics. I don't hold on to evidence that can incriminate me as the worst father ever. That was when he was around 1 to 1/12 years young. Then I purchased the front facing seat, which currently is in use. I figure by late this year or early 2014, he'll be using the booster seat.
And yes when he was little little, with the rear facing car seat the airbag will deactivate. Now between his weight plus the car seat that is heavy enough for the airbag to stay on.

is your baby chuckie? lol. God that movie gave me nightmares lol.

Protect yourself from baby rain with a pee pee teepee. Had no clue what this was until I saw one two days ago.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...iWuBqJMaQUNyjA

I did a short test drive tonight. The airbag was OFF the entire time. It didn't go off accelerating, braking or turning. There is more than enough space between the dash and the rear facing car seat. The seatbelt held tight and there is a lock on it to lock it in its place. Of course this was done with an infant seat, I have to see how it will do with the convertible seat as I think they are longer and taller.

I should also mention the steep pitch on the seat will require some leveling to get the seat to work properly. The infant seat sits properly on the flat part of the passenger seat.

As I said, this is not recommended, but it seems to work okay in a pinch.

Does it fit? Yes, is it recommendable, HELL NO

That brings me back to the original purpose of this thread. Outside of Nissan's recommendation, are there any SCIENTIFIC reason as to why? I assume Nissan did it for legal reasons