question for owners - child seat in the middle - is it possible?

[android2]

Hello,

I have a questions for proud owners of genesis sedan - is it possible to install child seat in the middle of the back seat? And if so, is there anything in particular that I need to consider when buying a child seat for this particular car?

Thanks,
Alex

 

[enjoyingsilence]

Hi Android2

In section 3, pages 25 thru 32 of the Owners Manual, the Child Restraint & Safety Systems are documented.

It is strongly advised (according to the manual) not to use a child seat in the middle rear seat position, while the "car seat" is attached to the tether restraints built into the rear parcel shelf (aka the shelf above the rear seats)

In a nutshell.. no, I wouldn't do this,, just for the safety of your children.

edit: if you have not purchased a genesis, and would like access to the documentation that is included... here is the link: Genesis Owner Documentation

 

[BigElm]

I don't believe any car manufacturer suggests putting the baby seat in the middle. The hook restraints are assembled in the seating position area for optimal safety. Unless you have a Volvo (comes to mind) that have integrated child seat in middle, I don't think any manual would tell you to put the child seat in the middle.

Do people still do it? Sure! When we had our son, I had the child seat in the middle for quicker access to him if anything was wrong. Now granted, I made sure the child/baby seat was solid stiff with no movement what so ever.

 

[BaywayRic]

Hello,

I have a questions for proud owners of genesis sedan - is it possible to install child seat in the middle of the back seat? And if so, is there anything in particular that I need to consider when buying a child seat for this particular car?

Thanks,
Alex

The warning about the center seat only applies to car seats which comply with the LATCH specification. "Regular" car seats [secured with lap belt] should work fine in any rear seat position with a seat belt. As long as the child seat has a concave back it should fit OK, but do note that the center position houses the fold down armrest which protrudes slightly from the plane of the other two rear seats.

 

[enjoyingsilence]

The warning about the center seat only applies to car seats which comply with the LATCH specification. "Regular" car seats [secured with lap belt] should work fine in any rear seat position with a seat belt. As long as the child seat has a concave back it should fit OK, but do note that the center position houses the fold down armrest which protrudes slightly from the plane of the other two rear seats.

Alas, I do not have children... and don't plan to procreate (I am not a breeder, lol)... and wasn't fully aware they still make "Regular" car seats that aren't LATCH or ISOFIX compliant... :-/

 

[such912]

hello

i have a 1 year old baby girl... and on some occasions, i have put the baby seat in the middle using the seat belt and the middle latch to tighten it behind the center headrest... however, the tightest fit for the child seat is on the sides...

i hope this helps...

Asim F.

 

[android2]

The reason I'm asking is this:

http://children.webmd.com/news/20080507/safest-spot-for-babys-car-seat

May 7, 2008 -- The safest spot for a baby's car seat is in the center of the back seat rather than on the sides, according to a new study.

Although older passengers using seat belts can decide where they sit in a car, researchers point out that a child's seat is determined by where the child-restraint system is installed. For ease of access and keeping an eye on a baby, the most common spot for a baby's car seat is the rear passenger side.

But the study showed that children under age 3 seated in the center of the back seat had nearly half the risk of injury in motor vehicle crashes than children seated in either of the other positions.

...

Researchers say recommendations should continue to encourage families to install child and baby car seats in the center of the rear seat.

 

[hchon]

May 7, 2008 -- The safest spot for a baby's car seat is in the center of the back seat rather than on the sides, according to a new study.

i must agree with this one. when using infant carseat (those facing rearward or forward), i felt middle seat was the safest place and also allows the backseats to be utilized on both sides. with the LATCH, i am not sure how the seat can wobble as some suggested previously. if you tighten the LATCh belts to both sides, it's solid as a rock in my experience.

 

[BigElm]

Well, it makes perfect sense since the thrust energy impact is being absorbed on the sides as opposed to the middle of the cabin. - I'm referring to a, God forbid, side impact.

 

[Michael_S]

Alas, I do not have children... and don't plan to procreate (I am not a breeder, lol)... and wasn't fully aware they still make "Regular" car seats that aren't LATCH or ISOFIX compliant... :-/

All new car seats are LATCH compliant, but they also support locking the seat into place using a regular lap belt since millions of vehicles built before model year 2002 (when LATCH became mandated in the US) are still in use.

It's far easier to lock a car seat tightly into position with LATCH than with a belt. But it's still possible with the belt.

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