Can I seat 2 adults at the back of a BMW 320 along with a baby car seat??

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Theladywilson1980 · 21/08/2015 10:01

Hello,we own a BMW 320(4 door) and we are just wondering if anybody knows we are allowed or rather is it legal to sit 2 adults plus a baby car seat at the back at all(probably going to be abit cosy)?sorry I am a first time mummy and my baby is due early dec and my parents are visiting in Jan and I would imagine we might have a couple of family meals out which would require us to use the car!i tried to look for information about this but I can't seem to find any!if any body could shed some light that will be very much appreciated!thank you very much in advance

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PotteringAlong · 21/08/2015 10:03

Have you got 3 seat belts? If so it's fine but if you can't put the adults in the back with a seatbelt then it's not.

PotteringAlong · 21/08/2015 10:04

What car do your parents have? Could you put the car seat in there if it would give you more room?

dementedpixie · 21/08/2015 10:04

What do you mean by 'legal'? If the car seat is fitted correctly and the adults can fit in and fasten their seat belts then of course it's ok

Velvet1973 · 21/08/2015 22:01

I would say it depends on the size of your car seat more than anything. My husband has a 3 series saloon and we have a cybex sirona in it. Technically we can get 2 adults in the back but it's far from comfortable so will only do it for short journeys.

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Theladywilson1980 · 21/08/2015 22:59

its not my parents car,it's me and my husband's car,they are over here to stay for a month.there is a seat belt in the middle and seat belt on the left and right passenger,hence it got me thinking if I can actually sit an adult in the middle.

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Theladywilson1980 · 21/08/2015 23:02

Anyway,ladies,thanks for the clarification and input,much appreciated.

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PotteringAlong · 22/08/2015 22:57

I know it's not your parents car - I asked what car they had in case that was easier to fit the car seat plus passengers into

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Theladywilson1980 · 23/08/2015 00:31

Potteringalong-Ohhhh I am sorry,I forgot to mention they are visiting from overseas.

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Chasingsquirrels · 23/08/2015 00:55

Probably roomier to have the car seat in the middle, if it fits safely, and an adult either side.

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 30/09/2015 22:33

Law says one seat belt per person.

No different for adult/baby/child. (Apart from air bags...)

They might be more comfortable in the two edge seats in a BMW, as the driveshaft will take up leg room in the centre.

But yes, an adult can sit in any of the car seats. Probably not the one with the wheel, if they don't drive.

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