Do you think my 5 year old is to little to ride in the front seat even in a car seat?

My husband just bought me a 4-door blazer for me and my kids. The problem is its only a 5 passenger vehicle and we have 4 children. Do you think my 5 year old is to little to ride in the front seat in his car seat. I just needed some advice cause I know there is issues with air bags, which they are turned off, but Is it even legal for him to ride in the front seat??? Before I had a van and did not have to worry about this.

ketchupklf

Legal wise you need to check on your state's law... a few may not allow him to be there at all but most will if it is the only option. If you will post your state I will hunt down the law for you.

Safety wise... if you *must* use the seat for a child push it back as far as it will go and be sure to use the safest carseat type available for your child's size. I'm hoping your five year old is still in a harnessed carseat... if not you may want to consider purchasing a seat with high harness weight to keep him safer longer: http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/Over40.aspx Even race car drivers still use a 5 point harness... they know what they would prefer for their own safety in the event of a crash.

Also... it is often recommended to put the most protected child in the least protected spot. For example a baby in rearfacing carseat is protected well because he is rearfacing... you can save the very safe rear center spot for a forward facing toddler and put the baby on one of the rear sides.

With the front seat... I might not really feel good about putting a baby there. However if your 5 yr olds carseat *is* only a booster seat... I would certainly at least consider putting him in a safer seating position and putting a more protected child up front.

Sandy Sandals

You need to check with your state laws regarding this. You can probably call the nearest police station (non-emergency) and inquire. I don't think it's the safest spot, but it may be legal.

sha_lyn68

Why didn't you just buy a vehicle that can't safely transport all of your children?

Kevin M

most states do not allow children under 10yrs.100lbs to ride in front seat unless its a pick up truck with regular cab. check with your local police dept. be safe about this !!!

revolvur2000

You'll get a ticket if they catch you in the State of Nevada. Such an offense comes with a hefty fine. You could even lose your drivers license.

bajakma

As long as the passenger side air bag is shut off and the seat belt is on he is fine. Just drive carefully.

UCANTCME

Well since you have a 4-door vehicle yes..it would be a lot safer and legal to let your child ride in the rear behind the passengers seat.........

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