05-03-2013, 01:09 AM | #23 |
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Just ordered a Maxi Cosi Cabrio Fit with base system. It fits perfectly behind front passenger seat with about an inch to spare when the seat is in it's normal comfy position.
The stroller we have ordered is a Baby Jogger - City Elite. When folded, it fits straight in the back with good room on the side. |
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05-05-2013, 05:25 PM | #25 |
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Glad this came up, as my wife and I are expecting our second in August, and I'm looking into an X1 as a replacement for my current car. We have a Chicco Keyfit from our first child that's still usable. I'm test driving next weekend, and I'm bringing the car seat with me to test fit.
It's no deal breaker. Thanks to the suggestions, I've got lots of ideas of other car seats to try. |
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That's the car seat I'm looking at. Little one expected to arrive in August. |
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05-05-2013, 07:51 PM | #27 |
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I've got the Britax B-Safe installed directly behind the passenger's seat. My wife, who's 5'5", claims she's reasonably comfortable sitting in front of it. I'm 5'11" and can barely squeeze in... I can manage it only for very short drives.
I think the Keyfit might be like half an inch or an inch shorter (which might be enough to make all the difference), though in my case the wife really wanted the B-Safe for whatever reason. Anyway, I figure if I'm not driving, I'm probably going to want to be sitting beside the baby regardless... |
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06-11-2013, 04:16 PM | #31 |
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Maxi Cosi Cabriofix mounted in the backseat of my X1. About an inch to spare to the front passenger seat. If you are under 180 cm long you will still sit comfy in the front seat.
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06-19-2013, 10:21 PM | #32 |
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I got to go and test fit our Older Chicco Keyfit. I'm disappointed in the backseat now. I had to move the passenger seat quite a bit forward just to get it to fit.
To have this car work, I need to find a car seat that will absolutely fit the backseat without interfering with the front seat comfort. Any solid suggestions? Britax? Maxi Cosi? I have to cross off Chicco as a possibility. Even if the newer Chicco is an inch or two shorter, it won't fit at all. |
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06-20-2013, 03:58 PM | #34 |
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I have the KeyFit 30. The safest position is purportedly in the center of the rear seat, however, the X1 only has LATCH connections for the left and right seats. I was told by a trained technician that, despite the fact that you can easily fit the seat in the center using one LATCH hook from each of the side seats, it has likely not been tested that way. This means that if you wish to use the rear-facing infant seat in the center position, you must use the center belt.
Consequently, I put the seat behind the passenger's seat, which requires me to move the seat up, especially considering you are NOT supposed to drive with the seat handle in front of the child. It is to be snapped behind - thereby taking up even more space (at least on the Chicco KeyFit 30). I wish I was wrong about the handle issue. One more thing: to get a very snug fit and have the base be level, I advance the seat back on that side one notch. |
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06-21-2013, 07:51 AM | #36 |
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In my opinion, center installs with seatbelt are not safe due to the seatbelt being off center and the buckle strap being 6" long. I installed the Combi Coccoro via latch behind passenger seat. Using latch in the center is safer if your car seat is approved for non-standard spacing.
http://thecarseatlady.wordpress.com/...cocenterlatch/ http://thecarseatlady.wordpress.com/...ingcenterlatc/ |
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06-21-2013, 08:08 AM | #37 |
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According to this, BMW does not allow center latch installs regardless of the car seat allowing it.
http://www.thecarseatlady.com/vehicl...system_10.html I think the center hump in BMWs makes the center unsafe. |
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06-23-2013, 01:47 PM | #38 |
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Anybody have pictures and or measurements? I'm trying to find a infant or convertible seat that will fit the back seat without compromising the front seat much.
I'm thinking either Maxi Cosi or Cybex. I'm 5' 10". My wife is 5' 8". I tend to sit a bit forward in my driving position. My wife sits a bit further back. I want to buy an X1, and the back seat space is what has me caught up. |
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06-24-2013, 04:05 PM | #40 |
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I think we've decided to go with a convertible seat, so that we don't have to buy another car seat until our son is in a booster. That should open up possibilities, since convertible seats typically don't stick out as much towards the front seats.
It sounded like the Maxi Cosi Pria 70 was a good fit. Any other good convertible seats that sound good? |
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Best car seat for new born?
Hey guys - wanted to resurrect an old thread.
Looking for the best baby seat option for our newborn. We have a 3-year old in a Recaro convertible that will go behind the driver's seat, and a Britax B-safe from when he was little, but that is way too big behind the passenger seat in the X1. It sounds like the Primo Viaggio or the Maxi Cosi were the two best options. Does anyone else want to weigh in with their personal experiences? Thanks. |
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03-10-2016, 10:09 AM | #43 |
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Thanks for the input. That being said, I am 5'11'' and can drive the X1 comfortably with my 3 year old son behind me. If we put the new baby seat on the passenger side in the back, should my 5'4'' wife should be able to ride comfortably in the front passenger seat?
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03-10-2016, 10:32 AM | #44 | |
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Even with our car seat I can sit in front of it, it's just tight is all, and I'm 6' tall. |
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