baby in taxi without car seat. would you?

[ilovepicnmix]

Im doing a long train journey soon with my 10 month old. I can either get the bus to the train station which would take a while and be a pain as I intend to carry my baby in a sling. Or I can do the three mile journey by taxi but the baby wouldnt be in a car seat. I understand that that is legal in a taxi. What would you do?

[tribpot]

I think I'd see if any of the local firms can supply a seat. I think some do?

[Wheresmycaffeinedrip]

I'd get a taxi. It's always nerve wracking but u can't carry a seat everywhere

[girlsyearapart]

Dh is a black cab driver & we have done this but can also strap the baby into the buggy & wheel it in if its a black cab there's room

[ilovepicnmix]

Well that would solve the dilemma entirely! I'll check it out. Thanks tribpot.

[mikkii]

We have done this regularly on similar length trips. It is actually harder now she is 2.5 as she wants to sit alone like her brother and sister.

[Beatrixpotty]

I've done it for short journeys.When I asked them I was told it is not a legal requirement,it's up to the passenger.

[Tee2072]

I do it all the time. Although he isn't a baby any more, he's nearly 4. I just put him in an adult seatbelt.

[dogindisguise]

I've done this in minicabs and black cabs.

[dyslexicdespot]

I am debating the same thing at the moment. I think I will end up bringing the god forsaken car seat with us.

If you decide not to, make sure not to share a seat belt with your LO. The weight of your body would crush him/her, if the car made a sudden stop.

[VinegarDrinker]

We have done (although in your example I would get the bus as I am a serious tightwad so only get cabs if there is no alternative!)

Anyway at that age I used to keep him in the sling on my front with the strap fastened between him and me (to avoid him being squashed). I felt that was a decent compromise.

I've never actually come across one of these companies that provide seats despite hearing about them loads on here.

[Magslee]

If you're in London you could try Lady minicabs. They will provide carseat and the drivers I've had have always been really nice - helping with bags and friendly to my son etc

[babySophieRose]

We have been told they don't have to supply a car seat, we could bring our own or travel without one. We had few airport journey without a car seat and all was well.

[mummy2under2]

No may be only 3 miles but you never know what might happen and i personaly wouldnt risk it if you would thats upto you but i just couldnt if your wondering what others would do maybe yoru not 100percent sure its a good idea so maybe just try another way xx