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Baby in a taxi?

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overmilkwood · 27/01/2010 18:54

This is such a stupid question, but I have no idea how to get myself and DD who is 5 months to the airport. I don't want to take the carseat to New Zealand, but also don't want to pay for carparking for the entire 4 weeks we're there.
Is it illegal to travel in a taxi with the baby on your lap?

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Tee2072 · 27/01/2010 18:55

Nope. You do not need a car seat in a taxi.

Tee2072 · 27/01/2010 18:55

However, if she has her own seat on the plane, you'll need one then.

thisisyesterday · 27/01/2010 18:59

it isn't illegal, but it's not that safe.
if you do do it then it is safer to have the baby in a lapbelt/seatbelt next to you rather than on your lap.

but ring around, some taxi firms havve car seats they can provide

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domesticextremist · 27/01/2010 19:01

If you are in a black cab then you push the buggy on and put the brakes on like a wheelchair would do - there is a strap as well but have never used it...

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