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Can you put air in car tyres with toddler in the car seat?

92 replies

Muuuman · 22/12/2024 08:34

Can’t see any advice online!

OP posts:
minisoksmakehardwork · 22/12/2024 08:43

If this is a genuine worry for you, check whether you already have a tyre inflater in the boot of your car - it may be under the boot mat. If not, buy one. Then you can inflate tyres at home while baby is not in the car.

neverknowinglyunreasonable · 22/12/2024 08:42

No. It's very dangerous. There have been cases in the past where people have got distracted and put air into the toddler instead.

Comtesse · 22/12/2024 08:42

U ok hun?

MagpiePi · 22/12/2024 08:42

Why do you ask???

JudgeJ · 22/12/2024 08:40

Muuuman · 22/12/2024 08:34

Can’t see any advice online!

Yes! I wouldn't do it with half a dozen hefty rugby players in but a toddler's bulk will be insignificant. Where would you out the toddler while you put air in?

xyz111 · 22/12/2024 08:40

I worry about the mental state of people having kids if god forbid an emergency were to actually happen.

category12 · 22/12/2024 08:38

Eh?

shoulde · 22/12/2024 08:38

The weight of the toddler wouldn't be enough to change the pressure of the tyre in that corner OP. Don't worry

Tooes · 22/12/2024 08:38

No, the toddler needs to be in the boot, dead centre and holding still.

BIossomtoes · 22/12/2024 08:38

Seriously? Of course you can.

Kylie83 · 22/12/2024 08:38

This exact type of question was asked not so long ago, except op wanting to know if they could change a tyre with baby in a car seat. 🤔🤔

hopelessholly1 · 22/12/2024 08:37

of cause! What do you think could happen?

ForeverinBJ · 22/12/2024 08:36

Eh? Why would you think you couldn't?

DappledThings · 22/12/2024 08:36

Why on earth wouldn't you be able to?

Imperrysmum · 22/12/2024 08:36

I would imagine yes, ive racked my brains and cant think of a reason why not

WillowTit · 22/12/2024 08:35

i never considered otherwise
its the tyres, not the weight surely

Chemenger · 22/12/2024 08:35

Why would you not be able to?

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