Captain's chairs

A

andperlon

Guest
Are Captain's chairs safe for child car seats? We have a newborn and children four to six, they both have car seats. We are planning on getting a mini-van with a second row captains's chair. My wife is hesitent. Is it safe to put car seats in them, is it safer to have one long row of seats to put car seats in?
 
ADS

UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus
Not only is it perfectly acceptible to install a car seat on a captain's chair, but minivans tend to be some of the safest cars on the road.
 

SafeDad

CPSDarren - Admin
Staff member
A recent study by the Partners for Child Passenger Safety showed minivans to be significantly safer than cars and SUVs in side impacts. One possible reason is the extra space afforded by the captain's chair between the passenger and the door.

Another minor benefit of a captain's chair is that most allow you to slide them forward/back and also recline. This can help with some child seat installations. The reclining seatback can also give a little more legroom for rear-facing kids. That helps keep kids rear-facing longer, and that is an important safety advantage.
 

Car-Seat.Org Facebook Group

Forum statistics

Threads
219,656
Messages
2,196,896
Members
13,530
Latest member
onehitko860

You must read your carseat and vehicle owner’s manual and understand any relevant state laws. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. All opinions at Car-Seat.Org are those of the individual author for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect any policy or position of Carseat Media LLC. Car-Seat.Org makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. If you are unsure about information provided to you, please visit a local certified technician. Before posting or using our website you must read and agree to our TERMS.

Graco is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Britax is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Nuna Baby is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org!

Please  Support Car-Seat.Org  with your purchases of infant, convertible, combination and boosters seats from our premier sponsors above.
Shop travel systems, strollers and baby gear from Britax, Chicco, Clek, Combi, Evenflo, First Years, Graco, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Safety 1st, Diono & more! ©2001-2022 Carseat Media LLC

Top