OT: Child Seat in a Miata

[justinevert]

Wife has a temporary ride - '05 Miata, that has anchors in the seat for child seat.

IF there is a need for those, what are the guidelines to having a 3 year old riding in one? (Weight, age, height.....)

Not want to be a bad dad if risking my child, but really interested in the general guide lines.

And NO, I have not installed the seat.

TIA

Justin

[SteveJ]

There are no requirements if they ride in the trunk, no one will know.

Check with your state DMV website. That should be one of the FAQ's there. It should depend on height and weight.

For California it is >6 years old and > 60 lbs. Under those numbers should be in a child seat and in the back seat UNLESS there is no rear seat. But then, that is my argument for using the trunk.

[MAD02]

Do you know if the Miata has an airbag deactivation switch for the passenger? If not, the kiddy seat has be faced rearward in the passenger seat because an airbag deployment can kill a kid(pretty sure you know this already). I used to drive my daughter around in child seats til maybe 4 years of age. Then I started using booster seats with the cars seatbelt. But I always drove older cars so passenger airbags were never an issue.

Here's a link to the new laws in CA....

http://www.chp.ca.gov/community/safeseat.html

[RayC911]

If you are asking about the anchors, it can only be used if your seat comes with the clips. I recommend use them for sure if possible. Otherwise, I agree the trunk might be the safest place..

[justinevert]

Hey guys, thank for the info!!

I live in Texas, the Miata is a later year model with the ability to turn off the passenger air bag.

My girl is 3 years old 40" and weight 30#s.

I can not seem to find any data under Texas code. If anyone here is Texas would know I would appreciate it.

TIA!!

Justin

[lilmo]

Go to a police station or sheriffs office and they will hook you up.

[SteveJ]

Go to a police station or sheriffs office and they will hook you up.

Tip: Clear out all the empty beverage containers on the floor before going to the police station...oh wait, you're in Texas. Nevermind.

[lilmo]

Go to a police station or sheriffs office and they will hook you up.

Tip: Clear out all the empty beverage containers on the floor before going to the police station...oh wait, you're in Texas. Nevermind.

Unfortunately, Gov. Perry decided to ignore individual rights and sign into law an open container law about 10 years ago.

[BlindRhino]

Steve is right put the kid in the trunk...Wait....yes, that statement could be beer induced. Ok seriously, make sure it has the airbag cutoff. if not do not put the kid in the car.

Wait...is there a luggage rack?...wait...yep thats the beer again.

Keep the kid out of a car with no airbag deactivation device!

Russ

[justinevert]

LOL guys, she's already afraid of my driving!!

Justin