Usually in the back of the car (behind the back seats or sometimes on the back board) there are places where you can latch this on. This is to secure the car seat for jolting forward during an accident or sudden braking to reduce the whiplash of the child. Not all cars have this as far as I know. For example the Myvi 1.5SE don't have it (or I couldn't find it). Usually it is best to install it if the car has it.

Just for the record, we are importers Child Safety Car Seats in Malaysia. We're a new brand locally looking to supply affordable quality compliant car seats to the Malaysian Market.

Hope that we can assist with your queries.

Yes the child car seat can be fitted in the middle of the car provided that your car has a 3 point strapping system (like the side seat belts). Those belts that only go across the waist (like aeroplane seat belts) are not suitable for use to strap in the car seats.

In the middle, the seats are actually still safe because the child is actually strapped in by the belts of the car seat themselves. If the car seat is installed appropriately, there should be no issue of installing it in the read middle seat. In fact it's actually the safest place to position your car seat there.

If you wish to use ISOFIX in the middle seat, make sure you check the ISOFIX system is there but as far as I know, most cars don't have ISOFIX in the read middle seat yet.

Please see the article/write up below :

Positioning Child Car Seats in Cars

Noted on this. I think the best would then be the back of the passenger seat. This would be second most ideal as you can roughly see what your child is doing and there are rear view mirrors which you can also add to help this. Also the back seat is always safer than front seat to place the child car seat.
Usually people will say that their child do not like the back seat but I feel if you start from young, they will get used to it. I feel their safety is more important.

As far as I have checked, most travel systems come in the same manner where the carrier is secured by the car safety belt.
There are some exceptions such as the Doona but the price will come in as a strong factor.
Just make sure that the seat belts are safely secured and tightened all over when installation.
Usually for newborns up to about 6/9 months this method is sufficient.

Hi, we have tested and installed our chairs in a few old generation Myvi with no issue.
Mostly the old generation Myvi, you would have to look out for car seats which uses the seat belt installation
as the older Myvi does not have any ISOFIX fitting.

Hi,

the selection that you chose, the Koopers Jive uses ISOFIX installation which is not suitable for your Myvi
The Joie Steadi uses seat belt but covers only GR 0/1 up to 18kg only
The Maxi Cosi Pria 70 is about double the price from those two you mentioned before unless it's another model but I do not see any other.

Meinkind has two in this range that you are looking for. Both meets the ECER44/04 for safety and covers GROUPS 0/1/2 which is from 0-25kg (Newborn to approx. 6 years old) and uses the safety belt system to secure the seat in the car which is suitable for the older generation Myvi. The price range should suit your requirements as well.

Cammino :http://www.lilsanctuary.com/products/cammino

Tranquillo :http://www.lilsanctuary.com/products/tranquillo

The car seat from newborn to 18 months should be the infant carrier. Usually these cannot last so long as most of the time when the child is able to move and kick freely, they will start kicking the back seat and might even tip over the carrier.

Hybrid car seats/convertible car seats should be better as they provide more protection to the child. Most brands will ensure that the recline is enough for a newborn as long as the head does not tip forward when seating. Always remember that these seats must be able to be fitted rearward facing especially for under 1.5 years old as this is the safest position.

Hi, firstly welcome to the club
Basically you will first need to consider your budget. The safest is to have a dedicated car seat and a dedicated stroller as the infant carriers which adapt to strollers tend to get a bit iffy once the kid starts being active. However, people like the idea of having an adaptable infant carrier/car seat to stroller because they prefer not to wake the child up when moving from car to stroller. Cant disagree on this point as well. However, eventually you will need to get a dedicated car seat for your child (after approximately 6 - 9 months) which is when you need to start seeing the sizing and adaptability of the car seat. Then you will also have to decide on the method of fixing (ISOFIX/Car Seat Belt) and this also depends on the model of car you are using. Not all cars have ISOFIX but MOST new cars have them especially to achieve the ASEAN NCAP SAFETY RATING.

If you do have time, visit the baby fair at MVEC this weekend to browse and learn more. If you need any assistance, we will be willing to help you as we will be at booth 007. Hope to see you then!

Hope you don't mind a bit a sales pitch for this. Sorry if you do.
We do have something we are launching which is similar with the 360 degrees rotation base at a more affordable pricing.
If you do not mind, you can check us out at booth 007 at the fair this weekend.
Hope to see you there.

Hi,

Sorry for the late reply. Been busy preparing for the fair and updating the website.
We just updated roughly for the moment but will be doing a more thorough update after the upcoming MVEC fair.
Please see the address below

Lil Sanctuary - Routare

You can have a look at our website and we have a few that might fit your requirement.
All are ECE R44/04 compliant for safety and thick padding for comfort.

Meinkind Child Safety Car Seats

The Baby Outlet in Tropicana City Mall has quite a selection of car seats too.

Hi, to meet your budget around RM300 is quite difficult I feel for ECE R44/04 Compliant car seats. However, we do have one in a particular colour which I can arrange for a special discount for you at RM380.00 which is Beige Colour. Also this car seat is actually from Newborn to 6 years old (0 - 25kg).
If you are interested you can send me a PM.

If you would like to see its
Meinkind - Cammino

May I know how old is your child? We do have 2 models priced under RM1K.

This is for forward facing for GR0/1/2 with ISOFIX
http://www.lilsanctuary.com/products/tranquillo-isofix

And this is for GR 1/2/3 with ISOFIX but no recline and offering a special discount on this to clear stock
http://www.lilsanctuary.com/products/mk808
Discount code for this is 808SPECIAL, will be RM600 after discount.

Other products we're having a CNY sale going at 20% free delivery within Klang Valley.
Code is GONGXI

If your child has been used to being carried during the car ride, usually they will protest when first trying to get them in the car seat.
Otherwise depends on age, check on the adjustment or recline of the car seat.

From experience, getting the child to use a car seat is getting them into the habit.
Maybe try distracting them while they're in the car seat at first or while you're trying to put them in.

Hopefully this helps you out.

Hi, basically there are 2 models (essentially 1 as the second one is updated looks and features of the first one) of ours that meet your budget and suitable up to 25kg. They are the Cammino and Cammino Plus by Meinkind. You can check it out at https://www.lilsanctuary.com/products/Cammino and https://www.lilsanctuary.com/products/cammino-plus
Do let us know and we can arrange additional discounts for you.