daisyflower
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I am trying to install a Safety 1st OneSafe baby capsule in to a Hyundai Tucson (in Australia).
Based on the way the rear car seats slope, without any packing/towels etc under the capsule base, the angle of recline would be approx 55 degrees (from horizontal) so slightly too upright. I anticipate if left like this when I put my baby in it (once born) his head will go fall forward onto his chest, or it will be unsafe etc.
The manufacturers manual says that the angle of the seat should be no greater than 40 degrees from the horizontal plane, and to place towel or similar objects between the seat and base to achieve this.
The capsule base also features a stabilizing bar, which is basically a U shaped metal bar that the manual says is supposed to rest up against the back of the car seat.
What my question is, if I am to achieve the 40 degree angle of the capsule/baby, I have to pack underneath it with towels (I'm actually going to buy pool noodles). To get the capsule in the right angle, means that the stabilizing bar will no longer rest up against the back of the seat, but rather be 2-3 inches gap.
Is it safe to have the stabilising bar not touching the rear seat? Is it safe not having the seat at 40 degree angle so the baby is slightly more upright than the manufacturer recommends?
How can I solve this, seems like a catch-22.
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Based on the way the rear car seats slope, without any packing/towels etc under the capsule base, the angle of recline would be approx 55 degrees (from horizontal) so slightly too upright. I anticipate if left like this when I put my baby in it (once born) his head will go fall forward onto his chest, or it will be unsafe etc.
The manufacturers manual says that the angle of the seat should be no greater than 40 degrees from the horizontal plane, and to place towel or similar objects between the seat and base to achieve this.
The capsule base also features a stabilizing bar, which is basically a U shaped metal bar that the manual says is supposed to rest up against the back of the car seat.
What my question is, if I am to achieve the 40 degree angle of the capsule/baby, I have to pack underneath it with towels (I'm actually going to buy pool noodles). To get the capsule in the right angle, means that the stabilizing bar will no longer rest up against the back of the seat, but rather be 2-3 inches gap.
Is it safe to have the stabilising bar not touching the rear seat? Is it safe not having the seat at 40 degree angle so the baby is slightly more upright than the manufacturer recommends?
How can I solve this, seems like a catch-22.
Pics below: