Fitting carseats into our car for 20 hour drive. What carseat(s) would be best in order to fit the three youngest in one row of seat?
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I'm sure you've already taken your trip, but here's what I think, in case it helps someone else. I assume you'll have the 2 year old rearfacing, especially since you're traveling at what I assume will be highway speeds. I would put them on one side of the back row in a Britax Boulevard or Advocate. It depends how big your 6 year old is, but probably something like a Graco Nautilus on the other side of the back seat. The 8 year old can be in a low back booster in the middle of the back seat and you should be able to access both side seats still. The 12 and 14 year old don't need boosters anymore and can go in the captains chairs, but could also switch out with the 8 year old. Hope this helps someone.
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We had a frame that you click the two car seats onto- one behind the other . The children are twins so the car seats were identical. This was as close as we could get to covering the double stoller. I had the same experience as the other person. The fit is not perfect in the back but my daughter used clips or clothespins and the children were covered. The cover never fits back in the bag. For the price this was a good choice. I hope this helps you.
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We went with the optima Aluminium tandem stroller. As the extra space in the basket is useful for all 3 of our kids things. Also just an FYI as it wasn't clear on discription but it does come with one car seat adapter. As I thought it didn't come with one at all so ordered seperately. Now need to return. As we only needed one.
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We have a Mercedes R350, more of a cross over. We opted to not get the center seat but a console instead. There is ample room for a third to fit with room to spare. Our sister cared for our kids for several days while we were away. She has a Mini-Coop, certainly a compact car. Three would fit across her back seat. They are only slightly wider than those cheap booster you can pick-up anywhere. We have 2 of these as well for back-ups. In the Mini Coop with 3 across, I don't think you would be able to use all of the built-in cup holders but you might be able to use one cup holder on each seat if positioned correctly. Hope this helps as they are comfortable and safe seats. The ability to fold them flat when removed makes them great to change between vehicles and for travel.
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My carseats are diono. They are 14 inches across bottom on their leg area and the tray fits just fine. My child was comfy. I have the straps fitted around the back of the carseat and the buckle for it is on the side so i can undo it easily take it off and place to the side of the seat without completely undoing the tray. Over all the tray will do its job but if you are wanting to put color books on it that does not fit...only smaller things or food for the kids is fine. The overall quality of the product could be better in my opinion for the price of it. The zipper is weak. I needed to open to wash it. Otherr than that it did its job.
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Babies R Us and most stores will let you try out installing carseats in your car. Offhand I would think the car would be too small, rear facing would probably make the front seat unusable. Forward facing it may fit, the seat allows for an inch or two of overhang.
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This is a one piece baseless carseat. If you want to take this carseat in second car you just have to take it out of the first car and reinstall in a second.
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I have this stroller and did use a graco carseat. It "sits" in there fine, we used the seat belt of the stroller and hooked it to where the seatbelt goes through the carseat. It did intrude on the other kids space, and it COULD fall out if hit very hard. It worked fine for us, though!
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I have a Chicco keyfit carseat, and I just push it back since it isn't removable. It's a little bulky, but it works. Besides, if I need to keep the sun out of my baby's eyes, then I just snap the solid rain cover over the mesh cover. Hope this helps!
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I have a honda fit (same size as a prius) and have had a heck of a time finding a seat to fit this, especially with 3 kids! I had the graco comfortsport, it didnt fit well either rear or forward facing, went with the graco myride 65, same issue and its HUGE! tried a cheap cosco from walmart and it fit fairly well forward and not too bad rear facing but it was so flimsy I didnt feel it was going to hold up in case of a crash. Alot of my friends have the britax marathon or advocate so I decided it was time to try one but our finances dont allow a new seat. I found a used (spare seat that was never actually used) for super cheap from a local mom so I bought that and it fits PERFECTLY in our fit. It was a bit hard to get to fit that way so I had to roll up a towel but he will be forward facing pretty soon so not that major of a problem too me, all our seats have to have rolls. I would recommend this seat in a heartbeat, Im not a fan of the colors of any of the britaxs but you can always find a cover on ebay to custom fit! I also love the velcro to hold the straps so Im not digging around under his butt for the straps. I have a 14 month old who is 25 pounds and 33" tall.
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This is just a double. You may want to research a triple stroller and if they can or can't hold 3 car seats.
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I have twins and use two Chicco Keyfit 30 infants seats (with a separately purchased extra carseat adapter). The two seats fit just fine and don't touch each other.
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I would ask at the car-seat.org forums. They can probably help you. Also you can try putting the seats in your car at a Babies R Us to see if they fit.
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Hey! I have this carseat cover its amazing! it looks great my sons carseat was a graco but no matter te type I think it could fit any infant seat. I may even try it on her toddler seat when we switch. It is big but the excess fabric I just pull down the outside of the carseat more. One concern for me is how the fabric would wash because of the fur.... It washes great, looks as good as new... plus never looks dingy or look like it needs washed.... Great buy! Expensive but great buy! Oh always getting compliments too!!! Makes me fill my daughter is original and has something no one else has. Well a select few!! :) good luck! See what their return policy is if it doesn't fit, it's defiantly worth it! Hey! I have this carseat cover its amazing! it looks great my sons carseat was a graco but no matter te type I think it could fit any infant seat. I may even try it on her toddler seat when we switch. It is big but the excess fabric I just pull down the outside of the carseat more. One concern for me is how the fabric would wash because of the fur.... It washes great, looks as good as new... plus never looks dingy or look like it needs washed.... Great buy! Expensive but great buy! Oh always getting compliments too!!! Makes me fill my daughter is original and has something no one else has.... » Read More Hey! I have this carseat cover its amazing! it looks great my sons carseat was a graco but no matter te type I think it could fit any infant seat. I may even try it on her toddler seat when we switch. It is big but the excess fabric I just pull down the outside of the carseat more. One concern for me is how the fabric would wash because of the fur.... It washes great, looks as good as new... plus never looks dingy or look like it needs washed.... Great buy! Expensive but great buy! Oh always getting compliments too!!! Makes me fill my daughter is original and has something no one else has. Well a select few!! :) good luck! See what their return policy is if it doesn't fit, it's defiantly worth it! « Show Less
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I wish I couldanswer this for you but I'm not sure. I gave the carseat to my stepdaughter as a gift. Her baby was just born so she is still in a smaller carseat and they haven't used it yet. But it is a very nice carseat.
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Personally at that age and size I would use a regular 5-point harness car-seat. Rear Facing Seats are now also recommended as well for children that young.
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You can fit 3 dionos across a mid size car. Not sure if an infant seat and 2 dionos would work since infant seats are typically bulkier at the base. I'm about to try an infant seat and 2 dionos across my ford explorer so I'll let you know!