3 across (Carseats)

MorgansMommy1 · August 2015

I am googling trying to figure out how to fit 3 across in a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (hubs car). I can't post on the Car Seats for the Little's page on FB because we haven't told everybody yet and I know certain people on the page that I don't want them knowing yet... He does 75% of the dropping off in the morning and will need to fit all 3 in the backseat. Anybody have any experience?

6yo 65lbs 55 inches in a Graco No Back Booster

4yo 35lbs 42 inches in a Graco Nautalis

and most likely a Graco infant seat for the baby. I have to buy a new one as ours expired since having #2.

smithers01 · August 2015

Yes !!! So glad someone asked this question ! I stare at the backseat of my impala everyday trying to figure out how the heck do I get three car seats back there !
The struggle is real ! Congrats on number three ! This is our third and last also

NomiMomma · August 2015

I'm not sure if it would work with the infant seat but the Diono Radian is narrow and can fit 3 across in most vehicles. It might be worth checking out

TheBorg7of9 · August 2015

We used 2 dionos and a chicco next fit in our sante fe.

CCLow87 · August 2015

Diono radian is my recommendation too!

TheBorg7of9 · August 2015

But you should get a angle adjuster on Amazon for the rearfacing dionos. They're 10 bucks

TheBorg7of9 · August 2015

You might have to replace one or two of the Gracos.

MorgansMommy1 · August 2015

I thought about the Radian but since I am not going to be using it rear facing (at least not until the baby would need a convertible) I don't see it working cost wise. My 6yo's booster is pretty wide and I am sure I can find a slimmer one. I am dreading having to put the baby in the middle because I see him bitching about that. but that's the only way I see this working... I may just have to borrow seats from friends to see what works. Thanks ladies

tiffany&brian7 · August 2015

A friend of ours has a Toyota Prius and they fit 3 car seats across, a graco infant car seat in the middle, a booster seat and then a Costco brand forward facing car seat.

spaceunicorn · August 2015

Dionos are the way to go. Used them since 2008 when they used to be sunshine kids.

TheBorg7of9 · August 2015

I just don't think 3 Gracos would fit

boomoolu · August 2015

Check out this awesome sight I found (It lists different cars and the three seat combos that fit into the cars):

https://www.thecarcrashdetective.com/3-across-car-seat-guide-html/

jonesl12 · August 2015

boomoolu said:
Check out this awesome sight I found (It lists different cars and the three seat combos that fit into the cars):
https://www.thecarcrashdetective.com/3-across-car-seat-guide-html/

This is awesome

grownorth · August 2015

I'm wondering this too. Planning to get a mini van before baby but if that doesn't happen I'll need 3 in my Sorento. 2 already makes a space WAY smaller than a carseat in the middle...

Celebritymom · August 2015

We got a van. I said I'd never get one, but now I'm in love. I have so much space. Can't wait to start using the 3rd row seating!

Monicagail1 · August 2015

Another CSFTL member here

I'd replace the Nautilus with a Harmony defender, rather than a radian. More cost effective and longer lasting. However, you could use it rf for the baby later (edit: you could use the Radian rf later, not the Defender, which is ff only). I think the Chicco Keyfit is one of the narrowest infant seats as well.

I will need to do a three across in my Equinox too, unless I decide to replace my car. A defender-radian-Keyfit combo (the only seats I have access to right now) worked in mine, but was tight.

MorgansMommy1 · August 2015

TheBorg7of9 said:
I just don't think 3 Gracos would fit

I know the 3 gracos won't fit

i am going to get a bubblebum for my 6yo and get together with my sister ( who owns different seats) and try some different combinations.

I would prefer not to have to get him a new car brfore baby comes...

MorgansMommy1 · August 2015

Celebritymom said:

We got a van. I said I'd never get one, but now I'm in love. I have so much space. Can't wait to start using the 3rd row seating!

I LOVE my van for this reason. We splurged when I was pregnant with #2 because we go places with my with family so often and its great for vacations. If he worked closer to our daycare we could car share. I work 20 min North and he works 20 minutes South It would put unneeded miles on my already high mileage van and waste money on gas...

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