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Car stuff baby trying to make a baby

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gemmababymaking · 08/07/2019 09:31

Hi every one

Newbie on the scene tolerate me if you will

I’m trying to get a baby in my belly at the moment..... not right now but you get my drift
I’m Looking for a new car but I do not see the point in getting a car that’s not suitable for a baby or a pram for when the time comes

I’m a very nervous driver and want the car as small as possible I even contemplated a smart car but if it won’t take a baby safely or the pram I’m not investing as I may have to do this on finance

What small cars do you all own so I can get an idea of how brave I’m going to have to be

I live in a town centre parallel parking with cars either side of the road

Many thanks

Big baby trying to make a baby x

OP posts:
smartcarnotsosmartdriver · 08/07/2019 12:06

@Sadie789 I see quite a few, great wee city cars.

Chloe9 · 08/07/2019 12:07

Ps. I won't drive with my kids in the car as I'm not confident enough. My friend is the same. I don't drive at all because what's the point if I'm a nervous driver? You really need to be a confident driver or a non driver to have kids in the car.

pinkyredrose · 08/07/2019 15:04

I don't drive at all because what's the point if I'm a nervous driver? what was the point in learning to drive?

Soola · 08/07/2019 15:07

A very small car may be worse if you’re a nervous/poor driver as you have less visibility and May be less visible to other road users.

EatingBreadAndHoney · 08/07/2019 15:24

I didn’t think this was the place for judgement

🤣

Chip22 · 08/07/2019 15:30

I also wasn't the most confident of drivers until I got my fiat 500, having a smaller car has definitely improved my confidence and that has made me a better driver. Since getting my car I've had DD who's almost 5 months now. The car is fine for the two of us, I can fit a full weekly food shop and my pram in the boot (babyzen). It has isofix. It's a bit annoying getting the car seat in and out but you find your own technique- for me I get into the back passenger seat, my friend passes it in through the boot. DH has an estate for longer journeys, multiple passengers or when we have a lot of stuff to transport. Basically, what I'm saying is, you can make even the smallest of cars work so don't discount them.

MrsBosh · 08/07/2019 15:37

I can't fit my travel system in my Fiesta. I love the car but don't find it big enough for everything.

00100001 · 08/07/2019 15:40

...maybe worry about the car when you actually have a baby... Confused

Shmithecat2 · 08/07/2019 15:40

I think you'd be better off in a higher seated car - something like a Dacia Duster or Renault Captur*. They give a better seating position, which helps enormously, but aren't big cars in themselves, just taller.

*I don't know enough about the cars to recommend the actual models, just giving suggestions. I drive a a big 4x4 and absolutely HATE small cars.

00100001 · 08/07/2019 15:41

also it's cheaper to buy a compact buggy system than an entirely new car.

Dec2019mumtobe · 08/07/2019 15:49

I'm whatever you get, make sure it has four doors not two.

I have w Renault Clio which I like the size of, compact enough but I am pretty sure it'd fit a pram.

I like it as much as my first car, a Toyota Yaris but I think you'd maybe struggle with that.

Google family cars and see if anybody like Which has a guide/recommendations

Pinkyponkcustard · 08/07/2019 15:59

I had a Toyota Aygo which is titchy, cheap to run and a dream to drive plus a bugaboo bee.

Agree with pp just make sure you get a 5 door car, you can always choose a buggy to fit the car.

TroubleWithNargles · 08/07/2019 16:08

Any ordinary smallish 5-door hatchback will do the trick just fine. I say 5-door as it helps to have rear passenger doors with small children once they are sitting in the back and it is a pain in the neck to have to lean in through the front to plug them in etc. All prams/buggies fold up and will fit into a normal car boot.

DeRigueurMortis · 08/07/2019 16:13

I'm probably the wrong person to post, but wth...

Firstly OP - you're a newbie and it can take some time to get your posting style "right".

Humour is fine, but MN generally (unlike rival NM) doesn't in general have much truck with cutie pie language.

Best to keep it straight and to the point until you find your feet.

As for cars...

Well as I mentioned I'm probably not the best person to ask...

I like cars and frankly tend to fit my lifestyle around them rather than the other way around.

We had a 2 seater convertible sports car that I generally used with a small boot when DS was born and it was great. I just bought a small buggy to fit the boot.

That said DH and I had a bigger more practical car (BMW M4 as it's known now -was called an M3 coupe at the time) that had a decent boot, but not huge and was two doors.

It was fine even when we were travelling with DS and DSD.

Tbh unless you've got 3 children and/or it's your only car I really don't understand the need to have a "big" vehicle.

If the car is simply for you on a day to day basis then something like a Toyota Aygo (which you can get with 5 doors) is fine. It's small and economical, good safety ratings etc.

Just don't buy the biggest pushchair in the world!!!

That all said, if you are a nervous driver then maybe think about doing a "pass plus" course.

LuckyLou7 · 08/07/2019 16:18

I had a vintage MG Midget when I got pregnant with DS. I was utterly in love with that car, but there is absolutely no way a 2 seater soft top can be adapted for a baby. I sadly sold it and now drive a boring as fuck Nissan Micra.

DeRigueurMortis · 08/07/2019 16:18

Apologies - I have cross posted with Pink!!

I'd definitely look at an Aygo OP.

It's not my cup of tea as a car, but gets consistently good reviews and seems to tick all your boxes.

(I have driven one btw - holiday rental and tbh I was surprised how great it was, nippy around town, yet stable on a motorway/A Road and very spacious inside given how small a car it is, plus the interior was nicely finished).

Alb1 · 08/07/2019 16:30

I say any 5 door car with isofix. We bought a car on finance with isofix and it was 5 years finance, found out the following day I was pregnant, so those suggesting otherwise are wrong that it’s not important to think about it. We never used the isofix but it was worth having anyway. Also I only had a provisional licence when we got that car, I passed my text at 34 weeks pregnant and became a confident driver so there’s plenty of time for that, just practice. And good luck with baby making

Pinkyponkcustard · 09/07/2019 20:53

I absolutely love my aygo, costs me £20 tax, about £200 to insure and it has never failed its MOT.

DanceToTheMusicInMyHead · 09/07/2019 21:03

The Honda jazz is a magic car. It feels really small to drive but is actually very spacious and has a great boot- I could easily fit in a buggy (baby jogger city mini gt), bassinet and shopping. You may find you lower the age demographic of a typical driver, but I've had two jazzes and love them.

nobreakfastforme · 09/07/2019 21:09

I’m trying to get a baby in my belly at the moment..... not right now but you get my drift

No idea what this means?? Confused

Small cars aren't any easier to drive than mid sized cars. Get one with a good sized boot.

BendingSpoons · 09/07/2019 21:10

We have a VW Polo and a Babyzen yoyo (small, lightweight pram). It works well for us.

CatsLikeCoffeeToo · 09/07/2019 21:18

Nothing wrong with being a nervous driver - get thee refresher lessons! I was in your position six months ago - a few refresher lessons and making myself drive at every available opportunity means I managed the ferry to France last month and (gasp) driving on the other side of the road!

So. Cars. I'd recommend small-but-not-too-small and 5 doors is a must if you hope to use it with kids. Think Toyota Yaris rather than Aygo, Fiesta or Focus rather than Ka, etc. Look very carefully at boot size and dimensions. Pushchairs are awkward buggers.

We ended up with a Seat Ibiza and have been really pleased with it. Very economical to run but feels like driving a car rather than a tin can. Decent boot for the size of car, though we don't have to factor in a pushchair. But we managed self-catering for three earlier in the year.

Good luck!

MyGastIsFlabbered · 09/07/2019 21:19

I had a Ford Ka when I became pregnant with DS1. I was absolutely convinced I couldn't drive a 'family car'. I eventually decided to try a Renault Clio. When we got to a garage I was persuaded to try a Renault Megan's instead and actually it was fine. I didn't really notice the size difference. The real selling point for the Megans was the safety rating. This was 10 years ago so I don't know what their safety rating is like now.

WhatsInAName19 · 09/07/2019 21:21

Fucking hell some people are so arsey and rude. The OP wasn't offensive. At all. If you don't like the writing style or find it funny then just scroll past. No need for the nastiness. OP has now admitted to feeling foolish so I guess those PP's who were rude achieved their aim of making someone feel small for absolutely no reason 👍

I've gone through a succession of cars in the last few years but I've gone back to a cheap and cheerful Citroen C3. I had one years ago and it was so comfortable to drive and just suited me perfectly. My daughter is extremely car sick (up until the last 6 months she couldn't cope with more than a 10 minutes journey without puking) and the C3 has helped massively I think because it's just a more comfortable car for passengers than others I've had. It's also small enough to be easy to manoeuvre and park but still quite spacious inside and more than enough room for baby gear.

itsboiledeggsagain · 09/07/2019 21:26

Op it made me laugh, kinda at you though I am afraid. Mn likes to frown in a parental manner at such juvenile talk.

It has been a fun thread to read and I think you have the advice you need. I would recommend a Ford focus type vehicle.