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How long is too long? What is safe?

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JemimasJumper · 25/06/2019 13:46

Is it safe for a 6 month old baby to be in a car seat for a 50 minute maximum car journey, with or without breaks?

I am at work from 2 til 7.30 so apologies in advance if I appear slow to respond.

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Mishappening · 25/06/2019 13:47

No problem.

Caspianberg · 25/06/2019 13:52

Yes.
Advice is 30 mins ideally for newborn, 2hrs for any other age baby in baby car seat.

SouthernComforts · 25/06/2019 13:54

Confused it can take 50 minutes to travel 3 miles in rush hour here. When did this become a thing?

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thaegumathteth · 25/06/2019 13:55

Of course

JemimasJumper · 25/06/2019 15:07

thaegumathteth Of course

That is what I thought, but I was told it was 30 minutes travel for a newborn then add 5 minutes travel per month. I know how long it can take for us to drive a couple of miles through the town and even the trip from maternity unit home after delivery takes at least 25 minutes, which is why I wanted to ask mums and dads who had had advice about it .
Thank you all.
Sorry for any typos, am rushing, loo break at work.

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jomaIone · 25/06/2019 15:15

I've never heard that rule before. We have regularly travelled 4 hours with only 1 stop since my daughter was 5 months! I do often sit with her in the back if not on my own.

I think as long as they have reasonable head control and are well supported in their seats then you dont need over think it.

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