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Isofix carseat and pushchair for newborn?

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  • 24-08-2008 11:34pm
    #1
    Old Jim
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭


    I am looking for recommendations for a Isofix carseat and a compatible pushchair that doesn't cost the earth?
    Would need to be able to fold fairly compact as the car isn't that big.


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    Dfens
    Closed Accounts Posts: 240 ✭✭Dfens


    You could have a look at the Quinny systems, the maxi-cosi cabrio carseat is isofix compatible & has a very good safety profile but is a bit pricy if you decide to get the whole isofix option. This carseat is compatible with a few chassis types e.g. Quinny Zap (very compact), Buzz etc.
    With 2 kids we have managed to accumulate both a Zap and a Buzz - Zap is very handy for travelling & can be brought onto the flight as carry-on in the storage bag that comes with it. The only disadvantages to Zap is that it can tip easily if you hand stuff off the handles & no storage roon underneath, although you can buy some custom-made bags off Ebay or jimmi up something yourself. Buzz is much more solid & good for shopping as you can get the understorage attachment. Have a shop around & check EBAY also for prices, we got our Zap there & never had any problems with it.


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    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,953 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    The quinny systems work out horribly expensive after you buy all the add ons etc.

    I did a bit of research in to carseats and apparently for the rear facing ones it doesn't make as much difference to safety if the are isofix or not.

    http://www.bimbomarket.it/en/product.asp?Id=3660

    and

    http://www.bimbomarket.it/en/product.asp?Id=472

    Are 2 iso fix ones that I found that are reasonable.

    www.rsa.ie/publication/publication/upload/p48-50_child_car_seats.pdf is worth reading too.


    ECE R44/03 and ECE R44/04 are the regulations covering car seats -
    http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/standards/r4403.htm

    It is important to make sure that the car seats meet this requirement.


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    jessbud
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭jessbud


    Hi ya. I got the Britax vigour 3 in Smyths for 150 euro and Britax cosy tot seat for 99 euro. The isofix base for it is 145 euro in Tony Kealeys.
    The buggy frame is grand fits in my boot no problem and I have a very small Mitsubishi Colt. The car sear clips on to the frame very easily. Would highly recommend it.


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    lostinnappies
    Closed Accounts Posts: 827 ✭✭✭lostinnappies


    look on ebay, great stuff there and top quaility


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