https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 07:23:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824486 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:08:32 +0000 Katrocap 824486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I've been doing some research and it doesn't seem like there are actually any laws (in the U.S.) requiring infants to be in the back. Just "guidelines". Yikes! I'd be judgmental too, if I'd have been you. Hopefully she has a real good reason! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824483 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:05:11 +0000 MamaJ 824483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: lol true. I don't look in people's cars either but I guess I'm just paranoid haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824478 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:02:56 +0000 runsyellowlites 824478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaJ: @Katrocap: I bet most people don't see it... I know I'm not looking in people's car windows when I walk by. Lol. In this instance I actually saw her click/put the seat into the base that was in the front seat &amp; then proceed to put her groceries in the trunk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824472 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:57:49 +0000 Katrocap 824472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamaj: I have a 2-door Yaris and do the same thing as you. I wonder what people think when they see the car seat in the front while we're in the store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824180 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:45:42 +0000 Mrsjets 824180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd judge but not stare or say anything.</p> <p>Also, my infant seat (maxi cosi) had to have the handle up - it said so in the manual and on the seat. I would never put it down while driving, law or not, that was how it was supposed to be used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824075 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:03:03 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 824075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: basically if something happened then you could just grab LO out easily instead if wasting time putting the handle down....especially if there is a head injury because obviously you have to keep the neck and head stabilized so you can't like bend them when trying to get then out of the car seat...you just have to lift them straight out, after undoing the seatbelt of the carseat.. Also, in our car, when we have the handle down, the seat is tighter against the car. It like sandwiches the seat in between the drivers seat and the base better. Don't know if that made sense? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824022 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:55:59 +0000 runsyellowlites 824022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: Some carseats are made to have the handle in any locked position, some only back (behind the top edge of the seat), or upright... The link I posted has a chart on it so you can check... also your manual should say. =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824021 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:54:08 +0000 wheres_c 824021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: what's wrong with the handle up? Didnt know this is not ok and I do this usually..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824008 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:46:58 +0000 SugarplumsMom 824008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having a car seat in the front is pretty common here in Sweden. They have the airbags removed/disabled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824004 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:44:27 +0000 googly-eyes 824004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend said something about this..she's seen 2 in like a week. We both totally judged. Oops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-824003 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:44:11 +0000 MamaJ 824003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. Hopefully there is a reason :( I have a two door car. When I don't take the carseat in the store with me I always set it in the front seat. I always hope people don't walk by my car, see the empty carseat in the front and think I drive with LO like that. It's just easier to take the infant seat out of the back and unstrap him in the front. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823962 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:59:33 +0000 runsyellowlites 823962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: Wow I wonder how that goes for carseats that are made to have the handle locked up? I'm not sure where you live but are those seats just not available to purchase there?... If I had a seat made to be up I'd carry my manual &amp; dispute any ticket given. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823955 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:55:56 +0000 woodentulip 823955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Gotcha, but it is provincial law here that they have to be down. It is a ticket-able offence, and I had no idea about it until a public health nurse told my mom's group about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823928 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:34:08 +0000 loveisstrange 823928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCB: Yeah, silent judgement is generally how I roll. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823923 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:28:29 +0000 ShootingStar 823923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Yeah, the more I think about it, I would probably stay silent, just cuz you never know. But I'd judge silently too, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823921 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:27:04 +0000 rachiecakes 823921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>even seeing a carseat in a two seat pickup makes me nervous - and I know with the airbags off its safe &amp; there's no other option :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823914 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:23:11 +0000 runsyellowlites 823914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCB: I have no idea that legality of it tbh. I think it's more just highly "suggested".</p> <p>@zippylef: I think if we had been chatting in line AND just so happened to be loading our cars right next to each other I MIGHT feel comfortable slipping it in there, but otherwise I could never approach someone out of nowhere &amp; tell them they were doing something wrong... I walk past individuals with carseats on carts all the time, lips tied.</p> <p>@Bookworm: Yea, my thing is the having the option but not using it. Like I said though there could be some other reason (which I hope.. kind of)</p> <p>@woodentulip: Depending on the carseat some of are made to actually be in the up position, some down, and some it doesn't matter.... I would definitely check though (our chicco keyfit is made for any locked position).</p> <p>ETA: There is a chart on this site so you/she can check (#4 mistake)<br /> <a href="http://www.treadingragingwaters.com/2012/03/deadly-car-seat-mistakes-part-2.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.treadingragingwaters.com/2012/03/deadly-car-seat-mistakes-part-2.html</a></p> <p>@yin: That totally makes sense though! And I'm sure you were just as nervous as I was with G in the front! eek! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823910 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:20:57 +0000 yin 823910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has a 2 seat convertible and drove LO once in the passenger seat with the airbag off. It was a 5 minute drive to my parent's house. LO was almost 2 at the time, and I don't plan on having him sit in front unless it's an emergency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823909 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:20:36 +0000 woodentulip 823909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I hope that there is a very good reason for this. </p> <p>There is a mom at our preschool who has the handle of her infant's seat up all the time in the car, something that is illegal here, and even that has made me totally choked. I have wanted to say something, but I honestly don't want to come off like an ass. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823908 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:20:21 +0000 Bookish 823908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, we have a two seater truck so one of her car seats have to go in the front seat. I'm not happy about it, but we couldn't afford to replace the truck. Luckily she will only be in there for daycare dropoffs...rest of time in the backseat of my car! I definitely don't understand why anyone WITH a backseat wouldn't use it, though :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823903 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:17:19 +0000 loveisstrange 823903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCB: That is nosy in the extreme, TBH. I'd never make a comment, purely because you dont know the circumstances.</p> <p>I would probably be a little judgy at first glance but i'd NEVER make a comment to the person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823892 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:11:40 +0000 ShootingStar 823892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is that even legal? I'd maybe point it out and frame it like "hey I'm not sure if you know carseats need to be in the back, I wouldn't want you to get pulled over or get a ticket." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823836 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:43:30 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 823836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: gew, I hope it's not preference either! There are some things that just aren't a choice. If you have a backseat, that's where the baby goes! (Sometimes I feel like all parents need pamphlets full of this info) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823829 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:41:13 +0000 runsyellowlites 823829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mewtill: No, it was a small suv! G is almost 9 and he's only sat in the front seat ONCE, with his booster &amp; with the airbag off and only because I had no other option!</p> <p>There was nothing visibly in the backseat or trunk space (I saw her loading he groceries). When she was checking out &amp; going to her car (I was in line next to her) the carseat was covered with a blanket so I would think him/her being visible isn't an issue...</p> <p>Gah, I hope there was some reason she needed to do that &amp; not just preference. =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823821 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:36:28 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 823821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Was it a sedan? We had a truck for a couple days and had to put the little bit in the front. I HATED it, but what could we do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-in-the-front-seat#post-823813 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:31:52 +0000 runsyellowlites 823813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There HAS to be some valid reason why I saw this, right... RIGHT?! Gah it was hard not to be nosey &amp; go ask WHY this infant child would be in the front!</p> <p>The only real thing that has put me at ease (at all) is hearing from another mom recently that her son had a seizure disorder that made him sitting in the back, out of sight, more dangerous than in the front with the airbag off. </p> <p>Still, I admit I totally judged this lady &amp; was scared for the child... I feel horrible about it! I wonder how long this will bother me. Would this bother you ladies? </p>