Every parent knows that a properly installed baby seat is essential for keeping little ones safe. But not everyone uses them for their intended purpose. A massive number of people have been spotted using child car seats for everything except an actual child—securing random objects with the kind of dedication usually reserved for transporting nuclear warheads.
From supermarket hauls to beloved pets, we’ve uncovered some of the weirdest things people have strapped into their baby seats—and honestly, some of them make more sense than an actual toddler.
1. A Full Roast Chicken
One driver was pulled over after traffic cameras caught a fully cooked rotisserie chicken strapped securely into a car seat. When asked why, they replied:
“Have you ever had a chicken slide off the seat and land in the footwell? That’s a 999 call waiting to happen, mate.”
The officer, reportedly trying not to laugh, let them off with a warning—about the dangers of gravy spillages.
2. A 12-Pack of Stella
Because some things in life are just more important than safety, a driver was spotted strapping in an entire crate of Stella while their actual child roamed freely in the backseat.
When questioned, they said: “Well, the beer can’t hold on, can it?”
The officer did not find this amusing.
3. A Wedding Cake
A professional baker secured a three-tier wedding cake into a baby seat, strapping it in tighter than most parents secure their own kids.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver was taking corners at 4mph, with hazard lights flashing, sweating profusely at every pothole.
One thing’s for sure—that cake made it to the venue in better condition than the bride’s nerves.
4. A KFC Family Bucket
A takeaway lover was spotted buckling in their entire KFC Family Bucket, making sure it was safe, secure, and free from unnecessary movement.
Meanwhile, their mate sat next to it, completely unrestrained, casually sipping a Pepsi.
Priorities.
5. A Pug Named Dave
One driver buckled up their pug, Dave, in a baby seat, claiming:
“He’s my son, really.”
To be fair, given pugs’ general health issues, Dave probably needed the extra support more than most toddlers.
6. A Live Crab
A man in Portsmouth was seen carefully strapping a live crab into a baby seat, making sure it was safely positioned for a comfortable journey.
When questioned, he simply shrugged and said: “She gets anxious when she slides around.”
The officer had no follow-up questions.
7. A Taxidermy Fox
A driver in Bristol was pulled over with a fully stuffed fox sitting in a baby seat, seatbelt strapped firmly across its chest.
The officer, assuming at first glance it was an actual pet, quickly realised something was off when the fox refused to blink.
The driver simply nodded and said: “He’s always been a quiet one.”
8. A Funfair Goldfish
A woman in Birmingham was seen strapping a funfair goldfish (still in its plastic bag of water) into a baby seat.
When asked why, she replied: “Seatbelt alarm wouldn’t shut up, so I just buckled him in.”
As far as practical solutions go, that’s hard to argue with.