Baby Dilemma
09-26-2007, 01:09 PM
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My current situation is that I ma expecting a baby girl in February. Even though the 8 is a practical car there are some worries I have. My main worry is the side airbags in the rear. The way they are positioned they will blow right in the face of my baby girl 
, this has me and my wife worried. I have three options at this point, Option 1: Remove the fuse for the airbags, Option 2: Cut the wire to the rear airbag where the baby will be, that way the fronts stay working and the other rear one as well, or Option 3: Get a new car 
I test drove a 335i coupe yesterday and it felt great. It’s more practical then the 8, more power, handles great. It is a deffinit upgrade but I've put so much time and money into my 8 that hurts me to let her go. I like the first two options because of the $$ I will be saving and I get to keep my 8. The latter option will raise my payments up by $100 not including the 5K down payment. In the end I need to do what is best for my baby firl. I guess my question goes out to all those who already have kids and have an 8, what would you guys do? Having a grown kid in the back won’t be to bad but an infant and those bags just worry me.
, this has me and my wife worried. I have three options at this point, Option 1: Remove the fuse for the airbags, Option 2: Cut the wire to the rear airbag where the baby will be, that way the fronts stay working and the other rear one as well, or Option 3: Get a new car I test drove a 335i coupe yesterday and it felt great. It’s more practical then the 8, more power, handles great. It is a deffinit upgrade but I've put so much time and money into my 8 that hurts me to let her go. I like the first two options because of the $$ I will be saving and I get to keep my 8. The latter option will raise my payments up by $100 not including the 5K down payment. In the end I need to do what is best for my baby firl. I guess my question goes out to all those who already have kids and have an 8, what would you guys do? Having a grown kid in the back won’t be to bad but an infant and those bags just worry me.keep the car...sell the baby
09-26-2007, 01:43 PM
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Going to have to share you alls experiences & thoughts with the ole lady....With my suspension setup it makes for a really rough ride which she does not like @ all..she got nauseated the other day...Imma have to soften my shocks.
09-26-2007, 10:09 PM
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Wow, how did I miss this thread- the 8 has been our "family" car since my daughter was born two years ago. Even now, when she's in a Britax Marathon in the back seat, I don't see how the airbag could possibly go off and hit her. When we get around to the next one, we'll just put the other baby seat in the other back seat. No problem. Yes, big strollers, like the Graco Quattro, aren't going to fit, but smaller strollers, like the McLarens and regular umbrella strollers, work just fine.
The worst problem I've run into now is that she can finally almost reach the back of the front seats with her feet, and she likes to kick. For now, I've got an atlas blocking direct contact, but I'm sure she'll eventually be able to grab and move it just to annoy me.
And yes, rear facing is a little tight at first, but it's doable. Just make your wife ride in the passenger seat. And in spite of what people say, you don't need a ton of gear dragged around with a baby. The 8 works just fine. Maybe not for a week-long vacation packed full of stuff for two adults and two kids, but for everything else, yes.
The worst problem I've run into now is that she can finally almost reach the back of the front seats with her feet, and she likes to kick. For now, I've got an atlas blocking direct contact, but I'm sure she'll eventually be able to grab and move it just to annoy me.
And yes, rear facing is a little tight at first, but it's doable. Just make your wife ride in the passenger seat. And in spite of what people say, you don't need a ton of gear dragged around with a baby. The 8 works just fine. Maybe not for a week-long vacation packed full of stuff for two adults and two kids, but for everything else, yes.
09-26-2007, 10:45 PM
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Great we got one of those strollers that are huge which include the car seat. Guess that won't fit. The truth is her car will be the one that we will use most of the time to ferry the little one around. She'll only be in my car when I need to drope her off some where. Beleive me no family trips in the 8, that's what the wrangler is for.
09-27-2007, 08:51 AM
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I hauled my baby for 2 years in the back seat of my 8, it was great. But I too wanted something a little more practicle for family use and got the 328i sedan. My 8 was dying and would soon need a new engine. But if your 8 is fine, I say keep it and save the money.
09-27-2007, 09:37 AM
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just so you know I purchased the RX-8 BECAUSE i could safely put my son back there. I purchased the car BEFORE my son was born. I brought him home from the hospital in the RX-8. Our other car is a Subaru wagon.
Not only is it my daily driver and grocery getter(were going to the grocery store this mornign actually, we never take the subie for groceries)He's been in my car for long trips of a day or 2 driving. he's comfortable and safe. he will even point out the airbags to you now. The side curtain will not intrude on his space and in fact will help keep flying debris/glass from getting to him during an accident.
With you being so tall you will want to put your baby in the rear passenger side because for the first few months you need a rear facing seat. that takes extra room. besides its much easier to reach things to him/her this way when you are stopped at a light etc.
This is the car peopel buy BECAUSE they can safely put their children - even newborns- back there.
There are like 50 or 100 people on here who have had babies after purchasing their 8s - men and women. Have your wife talk to them. PM Elara, one of the other admins- she's a mother and an 8 owner.
Not only is it my daily driver and grocery getter(were going to the grocery store this mornign actually, we never take the subie for groceries)He's been in my car for long trips of a day or 2 driving. he's comfortable and safe. he will even point out the airbags to you now. The side curtain will not intrude on his space and in fact will help keep flying debris/glass from getting to him during an accident.
With you being so tall you will want to put your baby in the rear passenger side because for the first few months you need a rear facing seat. that takes extra room. besides its much easier to reach things to him/her this way when you are stopped at a light etc.
This is the car peopel buy BECAUSE they can safely put their children - even newborns- back there.
There are like 50 or 100 people on here who have had babies after purchasing their 8s - men and women. Have your wife talk to them. PM Elara, one of the other admins- she's a mother and an 8 owner.
09-27-2007, 09:54 AM
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you will find those beams on the inside of the rx-8 doors as well
works quite well actually. the rear facer we have fits perfectly behind me when im driving. taller than me would just put it in the passenger seat. mine even has a rotary shaped handle
09-27-2007, 09:59 AM
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Wow, how did I miss this thread- the 8 has been our "family" car since my daughter was born two years ago. Even now, when she's in a Britax Marathon in the back seat, I don't see how the airbag could possibly go off and hit her. When we get around to the next one, we'll just put the other baby seat in the other back seat. No problem. Yes, big strollers, like the Graco Quattro, aren't going to fit, but smaller strollers, like the McLarens and regular umbrella strollers, work just fine.
The worst problem I've run into now is that she can finally almost reach the back of the front seats with her feet, and she likes to kick. For now, I've got an atlas blocking direct contact, but I'm sure she'll eventually be able to grab and move it just to annoy me.
And yes, rear facing is a little tight at first, but it's doable. Just make your wife ride in the passenger seat. And in spite of what people say, you don't need a ton of gear dragged around with a baby. The 8 works just fine. Maybe not for a week-long vacation packed full of stuff for two adults and two kids, but for everything else, yes.
The worst problem I've run into now is that she can finally almost reach the back of the front seats with her feet, and she likes to kick. For now, I've got an atlas blocking direct contact, but I'm sure she'll eventually be able to grab and move it just to annoy me.
And yes, rear facing is a little tight at first, but it's doable. Just make your wife ride in the passenger seat. And in spite of what people say, you don't need a ton of gear dragged around with a baby. The 8 works just fine. Maybe not for a week-long vacation packed full of stuff for two adults and two kids, but for everything else, yes.
ah there she is HI E
. yep henry kicks as well but the atlas works just fine. have been using the umbrella stroller since day one as well. BUT if you dont want a stroller you can always go with a sling http://babysling.com/ or other carrier- babies like them better anyway.
09-27-2007, 10:02 AM
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you can always go with a sling http://babysling.com/ or other carrier- babies like them better anyway.
09-27-2007, 10:07 AM
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17 and i have pics of all of them too.
serously just spend a day out here at festivals or parks etc where families gather and you can see kids struggling to get out of their strollers or just sitting there crying and then loads of kids sitting contentedly in their slings watching everything thats going on around them. being up at eye level with other people and so close to mama or daddy makes for a much happier baby.
serously just spend a day out here at festivals or parks etc where families gather and you can see kids struggling to get out of their strollers or just sitting there crying and then loads of kids sitting contentedly in their slings watching everything thats going on around them. being up at eye level with other people and so close to mama or daddy makes for a much happier baby.
09-27-2007, 10:19 AM
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Oh, yah- slings are great- just put the kid in, and off you go. And they roll up nicely and fit pretty much anywhere. And they're really comfortable to wear.
http://www.hotslings.com/- all different colors, etc. I've even seen camoflage.
http://www.hotslings.com/- all different colors, etc. I've even seen camoflage.
09-27-2007, 11:30 AM
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I almost hate to write this....but isn't that a pic of the seat bag deployed? I would think you'd be as worried about the rear curtain....? I can't remember what that looks like deployed though, maybe just along the roofline?
09-27-2007, 12:39 PM
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Never new so many 8 owners also had little ones. This is good, my wife will be reading this thread this weekend. I'll make her sit and read the whoile thing.
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