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What do you all do about car seats in Asia?

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rosbif · 22/05/2009 05:51

Hi, We are off to Malaysia and Thailand in August with DS3 who will be 2. We are mostly flying internally but have a few short trips in taxis to hotels. Do you normally take a cra seat with you and if so which type? DH Is adamant that we just take a booster seat. DS3 weighs 12 kilos. Many thanks

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Twink · 22/05/2009 07:04

We found that many taxis in Thailand didn't have rear seat belts (even in Bangkok) so didn't use a seat with dd (then age 3). We also used songthaews as transport in Northern Thailand which just have side benches in the back.

Ivykaty44 · 22/05/2009 07:35

I found the same as twink, no seatbelts in the cars in Thailand.

Where are you staying?

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rosbif · 22/05/2009 08:16

Thought I was going to get blasted for even considering not taking the 12 kilo sturdy 5 point harness seat. We are off to Khao Lak and Koh Samui. I am going to arrange mini buses with the hotels as there are 5 of us travelling so I hope they have seat belts at least!

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Emmash · 22/05/2009 08:35

I am English but live in Singapore and Asia is generally quite lax about seat belts and car seats. I wouldn't bother taking one if I were you as there are often not seat belts - I am sure you will be OK.

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