Rear-Facing Support, Questions & Answers

[fairy1984]

hi,

i've just done some research into this. spoke to the man at the volvo dealership and he said he has a britax at home and it looks exactly the same but with a volvo badge on it (though i'm still aprehensive until i see confirmation that they are the same seat)

The part number is 31320139 and all volvo dealerships should be able to order it in, see if it fits your car and then let you buy it if it does. I think we're going to head to a rearfacing specialist first to check the britax multitech fits our car and then toodle off to buy it at the bargain price of £150 + VAT from Volvo if it does. hurray!

 

[~RedLily~]

Has anyone got the BeSafe X3 isofix? Is it any good and how big is it? I want an isofix seat and that's the only one I've been able to find. Sorry if this has already been mentioned

 

[Rachel_C]

Has anyone got the BeSafe X3 isofix? Is it any good and how big is it? I want an isofix seat and that's the only one I've been able to find. Sorry if this has already been mentioned

I have the combi version which is apparently the exact same shell so the same size and the same level of safety when used rear facing. I really like it, it seems very comfy for LO and the covers are nice and don't make her sweat as much as her old seat did. It is pretty massive but as long as it fits in your car, that's ok. It's really easy to fit and I'm confident that if I have to move it I'll be able to put it back right. It's heavy though!

 

[soootired]

Has anyone got the BeSafe X3 isofix? Is it any good and how big is it? I want an isofix seat and that's the only one I've been able to find. Sorry if this has already been mentioned

I have the combi version which is apparently the exact same shell so the same size and the same level of safety when used rear facing. I really like it, it seems very comfy for LO and the covers are nice and don't make her sweat as much as her old seat did. It is pretty massive but as long as it fits in your car, that's ok. It's really easy to fit and I'm confident that if I have to move it I'll be able to put it back right. It's heavy though!

Hi i have it too, it is a bit big but looks to me like it gives the toddler more leg room than some others. What car have you got, i have the book somewhere which tells you what it fits in.

 

[Rachel_C]

Yep they do give a lot of leg room. I wouldn't go off what the book says though tbh. The place we bought from said that it should fit in our car fine but wanted to check it first, cos some of them they say it will fit in, it does but makes the front seat unuseable, which I wouldn't say is really fitting. Depends what you want though! I guess the book would tell you if it definitely wouldn't fit though.

 

[Bluetomato]

hi,

i've just done some research into this. spoke to the man at the volvo dealership and he said he has a britax at home and it looks exactly the same but with a volvo badge on it (though i'm still aprehensive until i see confirmation that they are the same seat)

The part number is 31320139 and all volvo dealerships should be able to order it in, see if it fits your car and then let you buy it if it does. I think we're going to head to a rearfacing specialist first to check the britax multitech fits our car and then toodle off to buy it at the bargain price of £150 + VAT from Volvo if it does. hurray!

This is exactly what we are doing - we are going to see if the multi tec will fit in our car then go to volvo and order their version from them. I rang them in the week and spoke to a helpful chap who when I told him what car we had at the moment (focus estate) found a similar chassis style of volvo and said that that seat should fit in our car. He also told me that when it was ordered, it would be delivered to them the next working day, so thats service for you!

 

[pinkclaire]

You could try e-mailing Hakan at www.carseat.se. He is very knowledgeable about the seats available which fit in each specific car. I've also heard good things about www.securatot.co.uk, but have never used them so can't give you a personal recommendation!

Something like a graco DuoLogic might be good for you. It's described as a compact seat, so might very well fit in your car, and it can be fitted with either Isofix OR a seatbelt. That worked out great for us, our old car didn't have Isofix, so we used the belt. Then we got a new car which does have Isofix, so we can use that option. It also means it can go into any other car (parents, friends etc) and I know that it'll fit

Do I need to get the seat professionally fitted? There's no where near me which stocks the seat I want but I worry about not getting it installed correctly?

 

[~RedLily~]

Has anyone got the BeSafe X3 isofix? Is it any good and how big is it? I want an isofix seat and that's the only one I've been able to find. Sorry if this has already been mentioned

I have the combi version which is apparently the exact same shell so the same size and the same level of safety when used rear facing. I really like it, it seems very comfy for LO and the covers are nice and don't make her sweat as much as her old seat did. It is pretty massive but as long as it fits in your car, that's ok. It's really easy to fit and I'm confident that if I have to move it I'll be able to put it back right. It's heavy though!

Hi i have it too, it is a bit big but looks to me like it gives the toddler more leg room than some others. What car have you got, i have the book somewhere which tells you what it fits in.

I've got a Peugeot 207 so not the biggest of cars.

Would anyone mind posting pictures of them actually in the car?
Thanks x

 

[Eala]

You could try e-mailing Hakan at www.carseat.se. He is very knowledgeable about the seats available which fit in each specific car. I've also heard good things about www.securatot.co.uk, but have never used them so can't give you a personal recommendation!

Something like a graco DuoLogic might be good for you. It's described as a compact seat, so might very well fit in your car, and it can be fitted with either Isofix OR a seatbelt. That worked out great for us, our old car didn't have Isofix, so we used the belt. Then we got a new car which does have Isofix, so we can use that option. It also means it can go into any other car (parents, friends etc) and I know that it'll fit

Do I need to get the seat professionally fitted? There's no where near me which stocks the seat I want but I worry about not getting it installed correctly?

I found the seat really easy to fit, both with the belt and Isofix, and I was very confident that it was in correctly. It's a very simple seat to install, there are no additional tether straps or anything. The seatbelt (or Isofix points) hold the seat at the bottom of the base, and then it has a leg which you push out at the back, so the seat is braced against the floor. The English manual is available on Carseat.se too.

 

[Eala]

Has anyone got the BeSafe X3 isofix? Is it any good and how big is it? I want an isofix seat and that's the only one I've been able to find. Sorry if this has already been mentioned

Just re-read this... The Graco DuoLogic series (I and II) are Isofix seats They are described as being compact, and I think (from seeing videos of the Izikid)they are smaller than the BeSafe ones.

Sorry for being a bit dense (I don't know much about Peugeots), but is your car roughly the same size a Honda Jazz? I'm going to be trying my DuoLogic II in a Jazz tomorrow, so I can let you know how I get on

 

[twiggy56]

You could try e-mailing Hakan at www.carseat.se. He is very knowledgeable about the seats available which fit in each specific car. I've also heard good things about www.securatot.co.uk, but have never used them so can't give you a personal recommendation!

Something like a graco DuoLogic might be good for you. It's described as a compact seat, so might very well fit in your car, and it can be fitted with either Isofix OR a seatbelt. That worked out great for us, our old car didn't have Isofix, so we used the belt. Then we got a new car which does have Isofix, so we can use that option. It also means it can go into any other car (parents, friends etc) and I know that it'll fit

Do I need to get the seat professionally fitted? There's no where near me which stocks the seat I want but I worry about not getting it installed correctly?

Claire I got the Britax Multi-Tech and we installed it ourselves (we'v had it out in my dads car and back in again as well and its been easy to install!) We watched the installation video and it went in exactly like on the video so we're confident its perfect! It also doesnt budge at all so im very happy

 

[~RedLily~]

Has anyone got the BeSafe X3 isofix? Is it any good and how big is it? I want an isofix seat and that's the only one I've been able to find. Sorry if this has already been mentioned

Just re-read this... The Graco DuoLogic series (I and II) are Isofix seats They are described as being compact, and I think (from seeing videos of the Izikid)they are smaller than the BeSafe ones.

Sorry for being a bit dense (I don't know much about Peugeots), but is your car roughly the same size a Honda Jazz? I'm going to be trying my DuoLogic II in a Jazz tomorrow, so I can let you know how I get on

I'm losing track of all the seats now, just realised I've already seen that one . That's a bit more like what I'm looking for and cheaper . I think my Peugeot is a little bit bigger I'm not sure but I don't think there would be much difference. Thanks

 

[pinkclaire]

Redlily I have a small car and Hakan recommended either the britax hi-way or the duologic with the latter having isofix. I'm pretty sure your car is a similar size to mine xx

 

[twiggy56]

We were going to go for the Britax Hi-Way, its one of the best for small cars!

Only reason we didnt go for it is that its RF only...even though I plan to RF abigail until shes 4, we wanted the option to face her forward come ages 5 and 6....even so we may still keep her RF at that!

Think we just liked having the 'option' I guess...

 

[mommy43]

im getting in a muddle about rf lol i def want a rear facing seat but ive been looking online n apparently my car a 2000 zafira (no isofix) can be a pain for baby seats full stop i had to change seats when i got the car as the creatis base or seat wouldnt fit the buckle on the seat belt is fairly long (apparently this varies from car to car!!) n toutched the seat & wouldnt fit the base i emailed hagan n was recommended the britax hi-way but i dont want to order n then it not fit the saftey centre is a 3hr drive (last resort i will do it!)
i like the besafe izi combi too but again dont want to order if it wont fit i guess i need to try different seats anyone have any experiance fitting a rf in a zafira or know anywhere in kent i can try different seats

 

[MrsRabbit]

DD is almost 15 months 23+ lbs and RFing in an Evenflo seat here in Illinois.

 

[Rachel_C]

im getting in a muddle about rf lol i def want a rear facing seat but ive been looking online n apparently my car a 2000 zafira (no isofix) can be a pain for baby seats full stop i had to change seats when i got the car as the creatis base or seat wouldnt fit the buckle on the seat belt is fairly long (apparently this varies from car to car!!) n toutched the seat & wouldnt fit the base i emailed hagan n was recommended the britax hi-way but i dont want to order n then it not fit the saftey centre is a 3hr drive (last resort i will do it!)
i like the besafe izi combi too but again dont want to order if it wont fit i guess i need to try different seats anyone have any experiance fitting a rf in a zafira or know anywhere in kent i can try different seats

There are quite a few places in the South East, have a look at this list - https://www.rearfacing.co.uk/buyersguide.php

 

[Lil C]

Have just been informed about this thread buti've not had a chance to read through it all yet!
Can i just ask a quick question(s) about the picture in post #24, the childs legs look a bit cramped, is this normal and what would happen in an accident? My mum was hit when the 'driver' behind didnt stop in time so just a bit worried that it crushes the childs legs? Or is it a case of what's moer important, legs or entire body?
Also, is anyone in the situation where grandparents have ff? My inlaws have ff car seat (currently rf after i stepped in) but i'm not sure what weight lo has to be before it needs to go ff. I just wonder if i get rf, if lo will object more after being ff with grandparents?
Thanks!

 

[Rachel_C]

From what I've read, it's better for a child to be sitting with their legs kind of bent up like they do in a RF seat from a postural point of view; it's a more natural position than sitting with their legs bent like they're on a dining chair, which is bad for adults too.

It also depends what seat you get I think. Ours is quite a long way forward so LO has tonnes of leg room and will for some years yet I think.

And yeah, you're right; even if their legs would get broken in an accident, I know I'd prefer that to the other possibilities. There's something about the phrase 'internal decapitation' that churns my stomach in a way that 'broken legs' doesn't! But I think the passenger sections of cars are designed not to collapse in an accident. If their legs would get crushed in an accident if they were RF, I can only imagine that would still happen if they were FF, cos then the whole of their seat would get pushed forward into the front seat.

 

[onlyme]

Can any mum's with small cars help please?! I drive a peugeot 206 with no isofix and am torn between the Besafe Izi Combi (as recommended by Securatot) and the Secura/Britax Hi Way (recommended by carseat.se) How do I choose between them? Can anyone offer any advice? All stockists are at least 2.5 hours away so would like to buy online if I can, but need to be certain the seat will fit.