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What car do you drive??
DH and I have been shopping around for a new car seat for DS, and we are both shocked at how big they are. We plan on having 2 or 3 kids, but they will be close enough in age that they will all still be in car seats at the same time. What kind of car do you drive that is big enough for the whole family plus car seats?
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Re: What car do you drive??
Camryn Grace ~ July 6th, 2009 ~ 7lbs 9oz, 20.5"
Brayden Richard Drew ~ December 20, 2010~7lbs 9oz, 20"
Honda Pilot, and I absolutely love it!
Lots of storage, and the seats fold down multiple ways. We have a Britax Boulevard 70CS car seat for our 2 year old, and the Chicco keyfit30 for our 1 year old. Aaron will be transitioning into his Britax soon, so we installed it just to see how it would fit with the 2 Britax car seats and the keyfit 30 in case we decide to have another baby and it fit fine. It fits up to 4 car seats at one time.
DD1 Feb 2010
DD2 Sept 2011
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That is exactly what we are planning to do as well. DD1 in the back on the 40 side (which still leaves plenty of trunk space for our double stroller and groceries! I've had the 3rd row seat up on the 40 side for awhile to get used to having the limited space) and DD2 and DD3 in the 2nd row. Hopefully next to each other but if not, on either side.
Just a caution to you ladies with the seat folded down for the stroller etc. We do the same in our grand cravan, however after a recent accident in our province that resulted in severe head trauma we are started securing our stroller and any other heavy projectiles.
A regular size stroller flew forward in a minivan striking the rear facing toddler. WE use bungee cords to secure the stroller to the seats or if we have seats folded down for cargo I bought a cargo net that fits over everything and holds it down safely. Its a bit more of a pain, but worth it.
Our PT Cruiser holds two Britax Roundabouts... DD is in the center (RF) and DS is behind the driver's seat (FF) - It would hold a third but we are done with two!
Edit: Our car is small and we would certainly find value in a minivan or something but we value lack of car payments more.
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Love your answer! We have a Cobalt and there is also no room for one car seat, stroller and groceries I hope you get your valentine's gift!