Car Seats for kids (sorry, not the most entertaining thread to close 2021).

[RichP88]

Looking to hear what car seats folk here use. My wife isn't best pleased with me because she claims that I should have checked that the car seat base that fits in both her BMW and my old Macan would also fit the Tesla.

Anyway; it doesn't because of the rake of the seats (means the ISOFIX clips can't reach the seats). So what do people use?

Ideally it has to be Size 1 (12 months +), have a base which is separate to the car seat & that base should also swivel through 90 degrees so that you put the child into the car facing you and then swivel their seat to face backwards for travel.

Initial research seems to suggest that Maxi-Cosi may do something that fits the bill but I thought I'd ask here before doing any further research.

 

[Cilonen]

What seat are you currently using? Everything we've had has had adjustable reach ISOFIX arms, so there has never been a problem in fitting between BMW, Ford or Tesla.
Can't suggest anything for you, as we never used rotating seats.

 

[RichP88]

What seat are you currently using? Everything we've had has had adjustable reach ISOFIX arms, so there has never been a problem in fitting between BMW, Ford or Tesla.
Can't suggest anything for you, as we never used rotating seats.

it's a Cybex Base Z (I Size) that doesn't fit. There are a few compatibility checkers online that also suggest this is the case so I don't think it's me being a moron. The angle of the seat means that the ISOFIX clips cannot reach the fastening points on the car seat.

Cybex Base Z i-Size Rotating Car Seat Base, Black

Buy Cybex Base Z i-Size Rotating Car Seat Base, Black from our Car Seat Bases range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

 

[Cardo]

We have a Joie 360 Spin. It meets your requirements except it doesn’t have a base separate from the seat itself. However, with the i version that has the leg the car seat is suspended between the Isoxif brackets and the leg, so it doesn’t rest on the back seat itself and therefore doesn’t leave an imprint. The car seat also only needs to be connected to the Isofix brackets and the leg adjusting, so is very easy to fit and remove.

 

[RichP88]

We have a Joie 360 Spin. It meets your requirements except it doesn’t have a base separate from the seat itself. However, with the i version that has the leg the car seat is suspended between the Isoxif brackets and the leg, so it doesn’t rest on the back seat itself and therefore doesn’t leave an imprint. The car seat also only needs to be connected to the Isofix brackets and the leg adjusting, so is very easy to fit and remove.

This could be an option. Presumably the i-size base takes different size seats (i.e. newborn - 12 months & 12 months - 4 years etc)?

 

[Cardo]

This could be an option. Presumably the i-size base takes different size seats (i.e. newborn - 12 months & 12 months - 4 years etc)?

The Spin is a single unit, so no separate base.

We initially had the I-Base paired up with a Gemm, however that’s only good up to around 18 months. We replaced this with the 360 Spin.

 

[Cilonen]

Not sure if this will help...

From the "Tesla Driver & Friends" German website (translated):

Cybex Cloud Z i-size child seat with Base Z base
QUESTION:
"does anyone have experience with the “Cybex Cloud Z i-size” child seat with the “Base Z Basis”?
I would like to know whether this can be easily installed on the back seat of the Model 3."
REPLY:
"we have installed the Cybex Cloud Z i-size with base.
We have two cars, so we have to move the seat from one to the other from time to time. No problem at all in Model 3. There is enough space and nothing breaks or gets squashed."

Cybex indicate that the Base Z fits in the S & X, so it probably will fit in the 3, just they haven't updated their website. They don't specifically list any BMW models after 2015, except the 2 Gran Coupe (2020), as being compatible. Maybe try contacting Cybex?

 

[thewanted]

I used a Cybex Base Z i-Size in a Model 3 for 8 months and it was fine. I intend to use the same base and seat in the Model Y when it arrives.

 

[UkNorthampton]

I recommend these people, Lots of Tesla experience (including mine) as MK has many EV/Tesla. They also have unusual stock such as rear-facing, high Swedish safety levels and USA stock (useful for tall children). Can be tried out for size at the shop (appointment needed)

Milton Keynes Contact

The founding location of ICSC – our customers travel from all over the UK to our Milton Keynes Centre. Our Milton Keynes branch is also our head office. We work strictly by appointment only to ensure that we are able to provide you with the time you require, with our guidance and advice, to...

incarsafetycentre.co.uk

also Belfast & Essex (from memory)

 

[RichP88]

OK so it seems that the Cybex does fit after all. They should really update their compatibility chart.

Thanks for all of your assistance - Happy New Year to you all.

 

[Tian]

Looking to hear what car seats folk here use. My wife isn't best pleased with me because she claims that I should have checked that the car seat base that fits in both her BMW and my old Macan would also fit the Tesla.

Anyway; it doesn't because of the rake of the seats (means the ISOFIX clips can't reach the seats). So what do people use?

Ideally it has to be Size 1 (12 months +), have a base which is separate to the car seat & that base should also swivel through 90 degrees so that you put the child into the car facing you and then swivel their seat to face backwards for travel.

Initial research seems to suggest that Maxi-Cosi may do something that fits the bill but I thought I'd ask here before doing any further research.

I had terrible trouble with my car seats too as I the Tesla isofix latches were too deep into the back of the seat. A lot of sweet and swearing was involved but I got there in the end (it involved pushing the Tesla leather back as far as I can, adjusting the rake of the Tesla car seat, adjusting angle of baby seat and holding the baby seat car clips extended so that they don't get pushed back in by the Tesla car seats - it was an absolute pain)

The only easier solution I could think off was to use ISOfix guides. They definitely solve the issue but I suspect they will leave a nasty dent in the leather.

 

[tridge]

Another Base Z i Size fitting just fine in my Model 3 for over a year here...

 

[markgyork]

We’ve been using a Joie Bold and a Britax Baby Safe I-Size. No issues with either.

Top tip (especially if you’re on a lease) - these heavy child seats can damage the ‘leather’, so worth spending £15-20 on some seat protectors to sit between the seat and child seat.

 

[hingus2000]

That Cybex is what we use and I can confirm it absolutely does fit!

 

[jawn22]

We’ve been using a Joie Bold and a Britax Baby Safe I-Size. No issues with either.

Top tip (especially if you’re on a lease) - these heavy child seats can damage the ‘leather’, so worth spending £15-20 on some seat protectors to sit between the seat and child seat.

What seat protectors do you use?

 

[markgyork]

What seat protectors do you use?

I bought a couple of these for £15.99 each. Good for picking up debris and general kid-related mess.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Y5C9KCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_N42C87HEFV48G65MYBFZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[NielsA]