Rear facing child seat

MarkGideon · 03-14-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

As long as the airbag is off, I am just not seeing why it is more dangerous than any other car? That's what I am trying to get at. Can you think of a reason?

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

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If the baby is facing forward in a frontal crash, which is the most common and most severe type, the body is held back by the straps — but the head is not. The head is thrust forward, stretching the neck and the easily injured spinal cord.

TheGreatOne · 03-14-2013, 03:19 PM

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

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGideon

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

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

MarkGideon · 03-14-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

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.

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 07:12 PM

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.

Waiz · 03-14-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lesson #1 for new pops: baby can not support its head while newborn.

the baby has a better chance of surviving neck injury with proper back facing infant seat. it's not just the airbag issue.

GL with your new baby.

I think this post should have ended the discussion

I can't believe this is actually being debated

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I think this post should have ended the discussion

I can't believe this is actually being debated

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.

MR.nismo · 03-14-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jayl

did you take any pic's of the rear facing seat in the Z?

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.

Jasonle · 03-14-2013, 08:46 PM

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

axmea? · 03-14-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lesson #2 for new pops: cover pee pee gun with diaper during change. lol

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

cossie1600 · 03-15-2013, 01:18 AM

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.

Waiz · 03-15-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

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.

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

cossie1600 · 03-15-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

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

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	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. Haboob likes this.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	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.