Where to put the carseat? Does it go in the middle of the backseat?

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Hi:

I have a 93 Chevy Suburban. My DS is 2.5 years old and weighs 40 pounds. I've looked into carseats and have decided to purchase a Britax Husky.

I know that when children are very young, it's recommended that the carseat is installed in the middle of the backseat. Is this where I need to keep his carseat? Space isnt an issue, because we just have the one child.


Thanks so much for your help!
 
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LoveMyBug

Guest
Yes, from what I have read, if it fits, then the middle is the safest!!! I am sure the CPSs will have some links or something for you
 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician
Yes!
Any seat in the back is considered very safe, and the center even moreso, because it is farthest from point of any side impact. Of course, if the carseat doesn't fit well in the center for some reason, then the "outboard" seat is fine if it fits better there, and the center isn't safest if there is a lapbelt only and no car seat or a booster (lapbelts are terrific for installing car seats, but provide no upper-body protection for actual people)

That was way more than you asked! The short answer? Yes, as long as the Husky fits well in the center, it's the safest place :)
 

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