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Omegas and child seats
« on: 25 November 2013, 19:43:37 »
To all the moms and dads i have a small dilema. me and my partner both have a kiddy from a previous relationship. We are expecting our own baby in may.

Now will 3 child seats fit in the back of the omega?

id hate to end up with a renault scenic or citroen picasso  ;D
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2013, 20:23:15 »
Middle seat is not suitable for a baby seat, but as it has a 3point seatbelt, no reason why it shouldn't safely accommodate a booster seat!  :-\
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #2 on: 25 November 2013, 20:33:03 »
Congratulations.

3 should fit in the back but note Broomies comment ref: middle seat.. I have 2 and reckon another one would fit.

If any are booster seats this will help your cause as they are not as wide as ones for 0-6 months. You could always go to a mothercare and try/test with a mates seat.

IIRC Some omega front seats have a transponder system which detects when a child seat is placed on the passenger seat and disables the airbag BUT you also need to have a child seat with the transponder built in (dealer job I believe).
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #3 on: 25 November 2013, 20:35:54 »
Quote from: Radar on 25 November 2013, 20:33:03
Congratulations.

3 should fit in the back but note Broomies comment ref: middle seat.. I have 2 and reckon another one would fit.


It'll fit alright, but that 'hump' in the middle would worry me a little.  :y
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #4 on: 25 November 2013, 20:41:09 »
Good point - best to do a test next time he goes to mothercare - which I'm sure he will!
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2013, 20:48:50 »
Indeed. Our eldest will be 5 by the time baby is born so will consult mothercare and various options.

I would imagine if it can accommodate all the kids then the eldest would be in the middle.
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #6 on: 25 November 2013, 20:53:56 »
I have used a "booster seat" in the central position, it works but is not ideal due to the "lump" ... we got around it by using two folded towels either side to level things out.

It was easier as two large adults were either side, so if the "booster" had of moved there were folks there to sort it..... a luxury you won't have.

If I were to have to use a booster on on any sort of regular basis I would make up a high density foam "base" that fitted the booster and made it sit level, if that makes any sense .....

HTH
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #7 on: 25 November 2013, 22:08:35 »
When we had just two seats in the back of the Senator they tended to lean inwards towards each other a little, The Omega (saloon) seems similar so I'd think you have a similar problem in the back of the Omega, so who ever is sat in the middle would have their brother/sister leaning towards them on both sides.  :-\

But seats might have improved somewhat in the last 20 yrs  ;)
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #8 on: 26 November 2013, 08:58:00 »
Dan,

CONGRATULATIONS MATE  :D :D :D :D

I've used the centre seat as a booster and its fine mate. Tadge tight with 2 "baby" seats either side, but its fine!

Your more than welcome to pop over for a cuppa and try different setups etc, as we've got quite a few kids seats. One set for my car and a set for SWMBO's  :y

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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #9 on: 26 November 2013, 09:30:05 »
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 26 November 2013, 08:58:00
Dan,

CONGRATULATIONS MATE  :D :D :D :D

I've used the centre seat as a booster and its fine mate. Tadge tight with 2 "baby" seats either side, but its fine!

Your more than welcome to pop over for a cuppa and try different setups etc, as we've got quite a few kids seats. One set for my car and a set for SWMBO's  :y

Cheers Dave!

I must be mad  ;D

I'm down Kidderminster next week mate so be good to catch up!
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #10 on: 26 November 2013, 10:11:23 »
Quote from: Dan282 on 26 November 2013, 09:30:05
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 26 November 2013, 08:58:00
Dan,

CONGRATULATIONS MATE  :D :D :D :D

I've used the centre seat as a booster and its fine mate. Tadge tight with 2 "baby" seats either side, but its fine!

Your more than welcome to pop over for a cuppa and try different setups etc, as we've got quite a few kids seats. One set for my car and a set for SWMBO's  :y

Cheers Dave!

I must be mad  ;D

I'm down Kidderminster next week mate so be good to catch up!

You've got my number mate, your welcome over anytime :y

I'm working office hours now, so usually home by half 5, but if its the weekend I'm good to go!!    Except this Saturday as I'm on a road trip with Tall Paul  ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #11 on: 26 November 2013, 10:20:11 »
Would be next weekend anyway mate as I'm seeing Pete Sunday.

Bit of car hunting Saturday mate? Surprised the vectra hasn't sold. Pauls priced it fairly!
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Re: Omegas and child seats
« Reply #12 on: 26 November 2013, 10:29:00 »
Quote from: Dan282 on 26 November 2013, 10:20:11
Would be next weekend anyway mate as I'm seeing Pete Sunday.

Bit of car hunting Saturday mate? Surprised the vectra hasn't sold. Pauls priced it fairly!

Don't know what you mean?  8)

Ditto regarding Paul's Veccy. I need to get my Veccy listed as I'm getting earache off SWMBO  >:(
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