Thanks MM and ZF, unfortunately DD is also one of babies that doesn't like dummies either! But I will try the toy distraction If I sit in back with her it helps a bit though eventually she 'cracks it' anyway
Melsa I had a feeling facing backwards is part of the problem. DD used to hate the rear facing basinette in her pram but is totally cool now she faces forward in the normal seat and can see what's going on.
What's the current age/weight for forward facing car seats now? Won't make a difference in NZ for us tho - the law there is rear facing til 1 year old!