As Janie says, the centre is the safest place. But it's not always possible. We have two that won't fit side-by-side, so we have to have one on each side. And if it's too hard to get the child in and out then it wouldn't work either. But if you can, you should go for the middle.
As for visibility, believe me, wherever they are they will see well!
BTW, how heavy is your 1yo? You should keep them rear-facing for as long as possible, it's MUCH safter. Most car seats allow them to be rear-facing until 12 kgs.
I did a bit of research a while ago, and actually found that the safest place is behind the drivers seat(sorry ladies) I think the reason for this is because in the event of an accident the driver naturally steers away from impact if that makes sense? Having said that we had Izzy rearfacing in the middle and now on the passenger side I figure mainly because if we are street parrallel parking i don't have to get her out in traffic. We are about to move her to behind the drivers seat and the capsule behind the passenger seat because DH won't be able to put the seat back with the capsule behind there. HtH and doesn't confuse the issue!
ETA: RACV recommends the CENTRE seat for child seats so maybe the next safest is drivers side?! Im confused too now!
Last edited by Beach Mama; September 14th, 2008 at 07:44 PM.
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I figure mainly because if we are street parrallel parking i don't have to get her out in traffic. We are about to move her to behind the drivers seat and the capsule behind the passenger seat because DH won't be able to put the seat back with the capsule behind there. HtH and doesn't confuse the issue!
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