For my newborn, I use the isofix since he's rear facing and for the 3YO, its isofix plus a top tether. Both are easy to fix and move from car to car. But I'm lazy, so I have 2 in each car we use often.

Isofix removes the need for me to get in the car, put both knees on the seat to belt the seat tightly. Also removes the need to clip the belt so it doesn't move. I broke my fingers before and trying to really belt the seats to the car is a pain.

Yes, but not as much problem or hassle as doing 2 things at once. Kneel on the seat and attempt to reach over with the belt buckle and the receiver to click the 2 together. Very fiddly. When you remove the seats to accommodate adults and then want to put them back in, the pre-adjustments on the isofix make it as simple as locate the seat, kneel or put some pressure to ensure it stays put and is able to reach the isofix clips on it, click in, and pull to ensure its all secure.

With belts......you miss the sweet spot when clipping the belt, go right back doing the same thing over.

This post has been edited by 6216: May 30 2014, 10:14 AM

The best place for the baby is always at the back, even if you're the only adult in the car and driving. My 13 year old son was in seats from the day we brought him out of DEMC and only stopped his booster when he was 12 and getting almost as tall as me. And he still sits at the back....hahaha...

When either of us had to drive him to the sitters, we'd put him on the left side at the back. That way we can still keep an eye out and when the seat is then turned forward facing, we can look at each other through the child mirror.

If popo wants to take him out, he won't go. No seat. So poor popo has to take the spare. Kesian dia.

Everything has an expiry date....even me...or should I say, especially me.

Many manufacturing dates are on the labels on the boxes.

Don't the clips come with the baby seats?
I might have a couple in the store room. Let you know if I find them. But clips are usually included if they don't have built in locks.