HELP! Just sold my 206 and still cant decide on the next one. (ive been deciding since jan) anyone got any suggestions, bearing in mind im due to drop soon, but want cool car and also need it for work in 6 months.
husband drives a family type car so does that mean i can have a little one?
Also, who knows about baby seats?
much appreciated!

if you buy a pushchair that has a car seat that will sort that problem out, as for a new car my boyf and i in same position but i had my baby already we are looking for a new car too as theres 5 of us now. we are looking into buying a suitable car for us doesnt matter what type although i fancy having an RX8 car wow.:clap:

p.s whens the baby due??

i wanted 2seater mg, as i can just fit buggy in boot. but my husband cant fit behind wheel ! would love 307cc but bit too expensive.
really not bothered about back seats as i get sick to death of giving people lifts all the time. just want room for me and baby.
i know ill end up with another 206 but really really want a soft top!!
anyone want to give me a SAAB 93 sports convert???
please?

Serious and dull advice but true... if you get a 2 seater it can't have an airbag on the passenger side. Apparently it could kill/injure a child if activated so not recommended.

There are some great websites Realmums/Bounty/Baby Centre that will have info.

And also make sure your pram/travel systen will fit in the boot. Sounds stupid but my mate had a little zip about as a 2nd car and was very limited to what they could buy pram wise....

i thought all new cars had air bags both sides?? i know all peugeots do. mmmm food for thought though.
ok with pram side of things, got a chuck about small buggy (maclaren type thing) and a big pram for when i have hubs car. we ended up getting one of those bucket car seat up to 9 months which baby care world (very nice people on shalesmoor) fitted 4 us.
any ideas on BMW 3 series? they look safe and trusty and bit fancy.
until then, well be heading for the tram! at least ill walk off my excess and not give him ashma from air conditioning!

sorry I meant to say they recommend not to use a rearward facing baby seat in the front if an air bag in.

There's a good website with some info.

http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/index.htm


It's a minefield out there!!!

thanks! due in week and half so surfing for cars will give me something to do!

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
thanks! due in week and half so surfing for cars will give me something to do!


Enjoy the last few days of freedom then! Got your drugs selected?

Forget to say - leather upholstry is the best !!!

really dont want epi, had a lumbar punc years ago 4 meningitus and had back prob for age after,,,sorta put me off epi. think ill be gasing and airing unless u know of any good alternatives?? been told to stay at home as long as, in a bath - not like i can drive there! hehe!

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
really dont want epi, had a lumbar punc years ago 4 meningitus and had back prob for age after,,,sorta put me off epi. think ill be gasing and airing unless u know of any good alternatives?? been told to stay at home as long as, in a bath - not like i can drive there! hehe!


Get a tens machine and use it from the early stages - dunno if it makes a difference but it gives you something to play with so takes your mind off it. Look on internet as you can buy them cheaper than hiring them.

If you want a 2 seater get a 2 seater most modern cars have twin airbags which is a no no for baby seats but the good news is most modern cars also have the option of disabling the passenger air bag for this very reason!!

Good Luck with the birth and the purchase of a new 'fun' car!

:thumbsup:

Umbrella pushchairs should fit in a small boot....many are suitable from birth!

leather for what? giving birth? was talking to a guy the other day about cars and he was trying to sell me one with all these fancy things in it, but i dont want a big car, dont want leather, dont want sports kit in car or 6 cd changer, im a simple girl really! just NEED air con and alloys thats it!
sod it, may go for a Rav 4! grrrrrr
ive heard about tens, you can hire em for £30/£40 for 4 weeks from mothercare i think. a friend has offered his and its worth £1000 - do you know what the difference is? they all do the same thing dont they, run electric currents thru ur body? does it hurt baby? or wake him up?

I think they mean leather is best if you have youngsters in the car.....so easy to wipe the seats down...even if you ban all food and drink from the vehicle you'll still get baby sick everywhere from time to time!!

Oh..the joys of parenthood...:confused:

ive seen the protector mats and plastic things u can get, think i may invest....
another reason i hate giving lifts as people make a mess of my car and let their kids get mud inside and sugar everywhere. at least if its my bambino ive only myself to blame.
other people kids drive me mad, but i suppose its the parents that are to blame. the amount of timesfriends have let their kids bang my doors against walls when getting out! i could scream!
dont buy a black car!
i really am leaning towards a porsche.... i wish

I have found that the most important thing for me in buying a car after being a mum is space in the boot - boring I know, but essential..... once you have put the pram in, you need to be able to fit some shopping bags as well.... and some cars just have absolutely NO space in the back.

Good luck with your birth - hope it all goes well and your car purchase is a satisfying one! :clap: