Can convertible car be your family car ?
We just purchased a BMW mini Convertible along with our Mercedes Benz SUV..
When the convertible top comes down, it feels awesome. I love this car, but I’m sure it will work well for our family .
That’s why I’m talking about this. I want to know more! In general, My daughter (10 yo) ride in this car very often , However, parents of Younger( babies and Toddlers) kids have apprehension about is Convertible car safe as a family car ?
You might think that if your car rolled over and hit your kids, they’d get hurt, but hopefully not as bad because their heads don’t go above the seat.
This is because their seats are low, so their heads don’t go above the seat. (It’s just a guess, and I might be completely wrong.)
But sometimes they think convertibles are the best thing ever, and kids should have fun. Because I want to keep them safe, I have been researching online how can I do it.
Here is what i found ..
A Quick Guide
Using Roll bars in Convertibles cars
I came across something called roll bars , so I am thinking I’d like to add a roll bar to the car.
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So does adding roll bars really help to the safety of kids on convertible cars? What are statistics says about convertible rollovers, injuries, and deaths.
It’s important to all Mums including Me that kids are safe, but I’d still like them to be able to ride in the car because convertibles are so much fun.
The top being down doesn’t make much of a difference since it’s just canvas stretched over a flexible frame.
That’s why I was wondering about the roll bar, and if it would make much of a difference since my children’s heads likely wouldn’t hit anything if the car rolled.
Even if the entire top of the car was flattened,
I don’t think it would hurt the kids because they’re sunk low in the car.
I don’t mean to sound ignorant of the subject, but I guess I am. It’s just that my husband is a hardworking man who does a lot for our family, and I felt he deserved something nice, so I supported his decision to get a “cool” car.
He knew that it wasn’t practical like a Mini Cooper Convertible would be, but we weren’t considering that the kids would be riding in it very often so the convertible wasn’t the first thing that crossed our minds.
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Why Your Convertible Sports Car Needs a Roll Bar
Roll bars are standard on most current convertibles.
When sensors in the automobile detect that the car’s pitch has moved to a hazardous angle, they deploy via the convertible top/bodywork/rear seats in a fraction of a second.
Some vehicles, such as the Mazda MX-5, are equipped with optional roll bars that are mounted to the vehicle’s chassis and protrude from the vehicle.
When these roll bars are installed, they replace the factory system, which is then either removed or deactivated.
The apparent advantage of adding aftermarket rollover protection is that it reduces the weight of the motors/electronic assemblies associated with OEM systems.
Thanks to modern safety regulations, almost every convertible in a developed nation has some rollover protection beyond the reinforced windshield frame, from a raised partition section of the body behind the driver like many of the Ferrari convertibles, to a full roll bar (Porsche , Mustang),
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Can I Put baby car seat In my Convertible car?
Yes, it is legal, you can carry your baby in a convertible car. The safest place for children to be sitting is actually in the middle of the backseat, but some of us who have multiple children or, in your case, have a 2 seater car, have no choice but to put a child in the front seat.
If you need to put a car seat in the front seat, slide the seat as far back as possible and you might want to turn the airbag off. If you can’t turn the airbag off, do not place a rear-facing infant car seat in that spot!
Active airbags pose a huge danger to babies positioned in a rear-facing seat. Those seats position their head so close to the dashboard that they’re directly in the air bag’s line of fire. (Air bags often burst from the dashboard at 200 mph instantly after a crash.
This impact can injure or kill children who are seated too close to the air bag)
Convertible Cars That Can Fit a Child Car Seat & baby Friendly
Those Convertible cars that can fit a child’s car seat easily for safety and peace of mind.
During the year of 2015-2016 or so , U.S. News put out a list of convertibles that you can fit a child’s car seat into. Because some of these cars are better for kids in the back than adults.
They start with a convertible called a Ford Mustang, which is one of the most well-known convertible cars in the world today.
If you’re a grownup, the Mustang doesn’t have a lot of room in the back seat for you to move around. But kids are shorter, and when the roof is off, headroom is not a big deal.
That’s not the only thing: It also has two sets of lower LATCH anchors.
This is another convertible you can put the kids in. The MINI cooper convertible is another good one to do this.
There are plenty of room for kids in the back of the car. It even has room for a rear-facing car seat.
Meanwhile, if you want to buy a high-end convertible, look at the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It can fit four people and has a smooth ride and a beautiful interior.
Some people think that convertible cars are better for kids because they have back seats.
For example, the BMW Z4 is not a good car for kids because it has two seats. As a bonus, this type of car has more room in the back seat than some other convertibles.
A car seat takes up a lot of space, even if kids don’t have to have a lot of room for their legs.
So, even though all cars with rear seats have LATCH anchors, they might not have enough room for a child’s car seat to fit comfortably.
No, they don’t work today.
Is it still a good idea to buy these cars in 2021? In 2020, the Mustang got a new look. Unfortunately, the new look took a hit when it came to child-seat safety.
There aren’t as many LATCH anchors or rear seats that are big enough for kids in this model as there were in the past.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible is still a good choice. It’s still a good idea to buy one.
The luxury and space are still there, and it also comes with a lot of safety features that make it a good choice.
Because the E-Class costs a lot, it’s not the best car. Starting at $80,000, this model isn’t going to be cheap.
In the case that you want a convertible that you can still drive as a family car, you have a lot of choices.
If you want to be rich and have the money to buy it, the Mercedes-Benz is a good choice.
New isn’t always better. Older Mustangs, like the 2010 model, have good safety ratings and LATCH anchors that are easier to get to, like those on the 2010 model.
As a bonus, it isn’t nearly as pricey as a new car.
If there have been any accidents or safety problems with the car, make sure to check the car’s history. There is no need to give up your convertible when you have kids, unless you have two-seater.
This way, you can keep your convertible even if you have kids. Sorry, there aren’t any kids in the front
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Convertible CARS... are they safe for babies & Kids in general?
5 Door Convertibles are as safe as any other cars. However, 2 D convertibles are not for babies to travel.
These types of cars aren’t very child-friendly. Child here , we are talking about under 5 Year olds.
These types of cars also tend to be less safe when they get into accidents. However, a child can ride in them and be safe.
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Children under the age of 12 should never ride in the front seat.
Another thing to keep in mind is that children should always be in a child safety seat that is properly installed.
In general, kids should stay in a rear-facing car seat until they are over a year old and at least 20 pounds.
A front-facing model with at least five points should be used until they are at least 40 pounds.
Children should stay in a booster seat until they are at least 8 years old, if not already 4’9″ tall.
They should also have a lap and shoulder belt on. The back seats of many small cars can usually fit kids safely with a little work.
If you can’t put their carseat or booster in the back of the car correctly, it might be dangerous for them to ride in the car.
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What does driving a convertible say about you
Convertibles are fantastic in theory, but in practise they are not so great. Because they allow you to drive with the roof up or down, convertibles are still not as popular as they once were despite the fact that they appear to be a better option than non-convertibles in many situations.
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