Comments on: can “car seats” go in the front seat if the is no airbag?

By: littleangelfire81

littleangelfire81 — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:49:06 +0000

If the front passenger side is the only seat available (like in a 2-seater car) then you won’t get in trouble with the law. However, the backseat is the safest place for a baby. And if you are pulled over and they see empty seats in the back and a baby seat in the front, there is a possibility of being fined as most states have rules regarding children riding in the front seat. For safety sake, kids under 12-13 should never ride in the front seat.

By: L A

L A — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:28:57 +0000

Just because it’s legal in some areas, doesn’t make it smart.

By: simpson_sophie

simpson_sophie — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:50:10 +0000

Depends on where you live. I would check with the local authorities in your area to be sure. Where I live, here in Oz, it fine as long as there is no airbag, and you have the seat as far back if it’s adjustable. The preferred place for a car seat is the middle of the back, but it’s not always an option as some people only have a ute or truck that has only the front seat. When checking with your local authorities, see if there are any modifications you have to make to the car to have the seat installed correctly. Good luck, and hope this helps

By: The Mr. Pine

The Mr. Pine — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:01:24 +0000

Happens all the time.

By: campuskatz

campuskatz — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:38:24 +0000

Unless you have a pick-up truck then the car seats should be placed in the back seat regardless of whether or not the car has front seat airbags.

By: Tom M

Tom M — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:49:53 +0000

Yes, but the middle rear of the car is the safest place in a car for a baby or an adult. I tend to agree that if you don’t have to turn around to monitor the baby it can be safer for both of you.

By: Mark A

Mark A — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:24:48 +0000

If you have an older car without an airbag, it is safe assuming you attached it properly, using a seatbelt clip or a racheting system on the belt if it so equipped. My ex-wife had an accident with a baby in the front seat (rear facing in the infant position) in 1982 and he had no injuries. He’s now 25!!

I’ve always preferred the front seat as you trade the ability to reach the baby and work with them for a slightly less safe position. In the rear you had to turn around to see and work with them and this distraction alone can be fatal for both of you. Let’s see what some others think. Good Luck!!

By: Frankie997

Frankie997 — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:05:50 +0000

if you break fast the seat will shake more violently in the front seat

By: ak_littlelady

ak_littlelady — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:14:56 +0000

no very unsafe unless you have to like in those one row pick up trucks

By: gar_fanatic

gar_fanatic — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:31:48 +0000

I’m pretty sure it depends on the laws where you live. Here (in Iowa) I think it is illegal for a child to be in the front seat until they are 12. I did have my daughter back in ‘02 in the front seat of my ‘89 suburban for the first year of her life. That was the only way I could take care of her while we made the 1/2 hour commute to her daycare.

I would call your local police station and ask. Make sure you use the non-emergency number during regular business hours.