How can I fit 3 car seats in a Ford focus?

bwelch215 · October 2014

Surprise we just found out we are having our 3rd baby. The only concern is mine is about my vehicle. I have a 2014 ford focus and was wondering how I can get another car seat in there. I have a evenflo 3 in 1 and a graco 3 in 1 already back there for my 4 and 2 year old. Any suggestions?

lalamomma · October 2014

My guess is looking for slimmer seats for the bigger kids would be cheaper than a new car. If you have any friends with infant seats maybe see if they kind you stopping by and checking the fit and buy the slimmest.

camdensmom32 · October 2014

Trade it in for a bigger family friendly vehicle.

beckynsean11 · October 2014

I think trading the car in might be the only option.

Trampslikeus · October 2014

Find a CPST in your area for a consult and recommendations. They deal with these kind of issues for a living and have the best info.

weluvbabymae · October 2014

I have a Diono Radian 120 and it is fantastic! It is one of the highest rated car seats and is specifically designed to fit three in a row in the back seat. It goes from 5lbs rear-facing to 120lbs forward-facing! There is also the Diono radian 100 that my mom has which is practically the same (but it goes up to 100 lbs) and it is a bit cheaper. I got mine on amazon.com for the best price.

M&D06 · October 2014

If getting a bigger vehicle isn't an option, I 2nd the Diono Radian. We have 2 if them and love them. They're slim but super sturdy and are very easy to install.

kimmarie1105 · October 2014

I 3rd the Diono! I love mine. Very high rated and designed to fit 3 across in a compact car. Plus they told in half for travel. They are heavy because they are made if steel but it's a good option to have.

JRClaire · October 2014

Definitely go with the Diono.

forgetfulfranny · October 2014

We have a bubble bum around for if our 5 yr old needs to hop in with a grandparent or I need to haul another kid. Our oldest will be 6 when #3 gets here so we will probably have him use that. (it's really narrow & super easy to install!)

bwelch215 · October 2014

It's a 2014. I literally just purchased this in april so I'm not trading it in. We have 2 other vehicles and one being our weekend f250 power stroke that yes could fit everyone. But my focus in my during the work week vehicle. So my question should have been what is everyone using for a slim car seat but still safe. Thanks

willowprincess · October 2014

I have a safety first guide 65, a harmony defender 360, and an evenflo symphony right now in our van. The evenflo is too bulky to do 3 across, but the other two are great. We have 2 rows, so I'm keeping the evenflo, but if/when we have another baby I will probably get another defender to fit 3 in the back.

I've heard the chicco keyfit 30 is a good, slim infant seat.