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Maxi cosi cabrio without isofix?

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Fisharefriendsnotfood · 03/09/2012 19:54

Hi

Following on from the thread about the 5 year lifespan of car seats I have decided to buy a new one. How hard is this one to fit with the seat belts? I tend to have bloody massive big babies so prob would actually take the seat out of the car much, is it worth spending the extra £ on the base?

Thanks Smile

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CumberdickBendybatch · 03/09/2012 20:00

It does make it a hell of a lot easier if you can stretch to one. I'm selling mine (no need for it any more) if you're anywhere near oxford?

Fisharefriendsnotfood · 03/09/2012 20:05

I can stretch to it, just wondering if really necessary. Thanks for the offer but am
definitely going to buy new now I've decided to replace what we have already Smile

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KatyJ26 · 03/09/2012 20:19

I think it's worth it...
1 - It is impossible to fit it incorrectly, so it is safer than using it with a seatbelt alone (some hideous statistic about the proportion of carseats incorrectly fitted)
2 - a lot easier just to click it in and not faff about with the seatbelt

Fisharefriendsnotfood · 03/09/2012 20:27

Very much a reluctant decision- know il just worry stupid since I heard about it. Ignorance is bliss Smile

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CumberdickBendybatch · 03/09/2012 21:01

It's not essential, but will eliminate the odd occasion where you might not strap the seat in 100% correctly. It's click and go.

It's great for when some arse has parked 3" from your car and you need to put baby in via the boot, or the front seat. - just need to lower it in and it's secure.

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