rear facing seat in a 2003 VW Passat wagon

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arthurj

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rear facing seat in a 2003 VW Passat wagon

I recently purchased a new Passat wagon. I have a 4 mo. old who should still be in a rear facing seat. The problem is that our car seat does not fit in the middle seat because of the seatbelt design. VW of America said to mount the seat on the left or right side of the backseat. Is it safe for a child this age not to be in the middle seat? Are there child seats that are compatible with the middle seat of this model?
 
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Caviller

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Any seat in back is safe-

The safest spot is one where your carseat fits the best. All else equal, the middle spot is a bit safer because it is farther from a possible side impact.

So, it's safe to use an outboard spot, and if you use LATCH that may be your only choice.

Please also refer to the "Compatibility" link under the top banner to see what other parents have used in recent Passat models. Finally, you might try to visit a technician in your area to get an opinion from a trained installer in person. You can find one near you by visiting the "Free Carseat Inspection" link under the top banner.

Good luck!

Darren
 

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