3 carseat dilemma, how did you solve it?

[hoosierdoc]

We are getting ready for the arrival of a baby this Friday and I have two vehicles that will be difficult to get three carseats across. One is a Ford Escape 2005 I believe, the other is a 2005 Highlander. I *think* we can do the highlander if I buy the Diono Radian RXT carseat, but I'd rather not buy 6 of them, though it would be easier than swapping two cars. The Escape I think is going to be too narrow. They claim 17" max width on those seats and I have about 53" of width between the doors on the Escape, but the latch attachments sortof dictate where the seat goes.

So... any thoughts? I could use the third row seat in the highlander for my 4yo but he'd have to crawl over the seat every time since both rear passenger seats would have a carseat latched in.

If you had 3 seats in the rear of your car, please post the model car you had at the time. Thanks !

 

[Tripp11]

This is one of many threads that suggest the Escape has enough room for three car seats across.

Ford Escape three carseats is it possible - Car Seat.Org - Carseat, Automobile & Child Passenger Safety Community Forums

For now, it's just our 3 year old daugher and an over exuberant 70 lb. Airedale. Goodness help us when we have another child.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

 

[Classic]

One word - MINIVAN.

 

[hoosierdoc]

This is one of many threads that suggest the Escape has enough room for three car seats across.

Ford Escape three carseats is it possible - Car Seat.Org - Carseat, Automobile & Child Passenger Safety Community Forums

For now, it's just our 3 year old daugher and an over exuberant 70 lb. Airedale. Goodness help us when we have another child.

thanks, I'll look into it. seats are cheaper than cars!

are you suggesting that the "ultra" lubricated version would help our soon-to-be adopted daughter slide her seat into the cars?

One word - MINIVAN.

Got one, don't want two

 

[printcraft]

 

[femurphy77]

STOP after two.

 

[Giddaltti]

Stay home, make two trips travel with grandparents or a Suburban. Good times, good times. Heck with six, they still want to pile in!

 

[Krainw]

We have six children. Yes, we know what causes it, and no we're not catholic. I am also a former certified child passenger safety technician. I find that many car-seats will puzzle fit together on the seat. One is wider at the front and another is wider at the back etc. You can call 1-800-kidncar and make an appointment with a tech near you who has seats on hand to play with and figure out what will work for you. Hope that helps! Congratulations on the new baby!

 

[Fargo]

I've fit 3 in the back of a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as a 2000 VW Passat without going with any special seats. If you are using an infant carrier, put the base in the middle and the 5 pointers flanking.

Really, the hardest thing is getting the last one buckled because getting you hands down there where the seats are all mashed together is a pain.

Best,

Joe

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

We had three across the back of a dodge avenger for a short time. Didn't take long to make the switch to a minivan. Still have three in the back of my '03 tundra extended cab. We have number four coming next month but our oldest will be able to sit in between my wife and myself in the truck when necessary.

 

[rgrimm01]

Funny, I was thinking the same thing. Was going to suggest utilizing the "Romney method" of transporting "cargo" that cannot fully iterate any objections...

 

[Wdsman11]

Second on the mini-van. Women hate the stigma but it is one of the most versatile vehicle for a family

 

[SaintsNSinners]

2 in the back seat 1 in the trunk

 

[hoosierdoc]

I read some posts on the forum, should have just googled it I guess! We'll give it a shot and then call for backup support if needed.

 

[Colts]

One word - MINIVAN.

After our first the Chevy Tahoe was replaced with a minivan; which was required when the twins were born making 4 kids in 3 years.

Youngest sit on the outside (less strain on your back) and oldest center or third row.

Good luck,

 

[Westside]

 

[Rookie]

Suburban fits three seats easily.

 

[Bert]

pick the one you like the best , the others must fend for themselves

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Thought you all had a minivan?

Also - isn't your oldest now just in a "booster"?

Booster in the middle, baby seat on an edge, forward facing seat for the two year old on the other end. Should be enough LATCH points for all of them in your vehicles.

-J-