Uneasy about infant seat and 3 across.

monstah

New member
I think I'm looking for some voices of reason...

I have always been a little "uneasy" about infant seats, for no real reason that I know of. I just always envision them popping off the base in a serious collision.
Before I ever knew this site existed, I have had this fear. I had moved my DS to a convertible at 4 months old, and DD by 5 months.

Shortly, I will have three very young kids. DS will be starting preschool in Sept (5 days per week) and I can't imagine picking up / dropping off everyday with all 3 of them and not using a bucket for the baby.

Needing 3 across does NOT help. Are infant seats crash tested with another seat installed right up against it? I just imagine one car seat smashing into the infant seat and "hasta la vista" baby, KWIM?

Am I crazy?

I am looking foward to reading the replies. :thumbsup:
 
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ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob
Staff member
There have been recalls for that reason, so I don't think it's a COMPLETELY unfounded fear.

But, I don't think just having another seat next to it would make it less stable-- in fact I'd be prone to think it would probably make it more stable if it affected the function at all, but that's just my guess.

That said, I hate them for other reasons.

I brought my third home from the hospital in a convertible and never looked back. I'm getting rid of my infant seat and never getting another one, if I can help it!

I'm comfortable enough with putting the baby in and out of the sling, I think it's no harder than an infant seat in and out of the car. In fact, usually easier, since I don't have to lug/store an infant seat!
 

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