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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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3 carseats straight across?
My DH has a Dodge Durango. It has a 3rd row but he wants to keep it down because he puts a lot of construction stuff in the back. We are expecting twins in the spring and his idea was to put all 3 carseats in a row in the back (2nd row). The twins and my 3 yr old DS. Right now DS is in a high back seat but DH thinks by that time he will be able to go into a booster. I don't think it's safe to have all 3 across like that nor do I think it will fit! The infant bases are wide!
What do you all think...he is crazy isn't he...
(PS I have a minivan so I will be ok and I told him we should trade in the Durango and get a second minivan lol  )
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Posted 1/8/13 5:04 PM  |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
I can't answer about 3 in a row, you would have to check your car, but I would also check the 3rd row. If I'm not mistaken, my 3rd row in my Acura isn't made for carseats.
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| Posted 1/8/13 5:16 PM |
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Lauren82
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
They may fit across. My husband has a Nissan Titan, which has the same rear seat as the Armada and he can easily fit 3 huge seats across the back. I would go to BRU and ask if you can try them.
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| Posted 1/8/13 5:31 PM |
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MrsT809
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3 carseats straight across?
Check out car-seat.org. I've been on there a lot lately researching convertibles and there are tons of posts about 3 across in various vehicles. I know the recaro seats are often mentioned as being some of the narrowest seat if you want to keep him in a full seat.
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| Posted 1/8/13 6:08 PM |
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nicrae
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
I fit 3 across my Prius and it is never an issue. They are all safely installed.
ETA My 5 yr old in in a highback booster, DS is in a convertible carseat and the baby will be in an infant carrier. We tested it to make sure it would work. It also works with 2 convertibles and the booster.
Message edited 1/8/2013 6:16:27 PM.
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| Posted 1/8/13 6:13 PM |
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VTTG0609
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
We will not be putting 3 seats across and will be utilizing our 3rd row.
I have 1 in a high back and 1 in a 5 point ( both nautilus) and I just don't think it's safe to cram all the car seats in one row plus I don't want the boys that close to the baby.
Both boys will go in the 3rd row and the baby in the middle row. I will leave the middle seat folded down to access the boys in the back easier. IMO I wouldn't do it
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| Posted 1/8/13 6:28 PM |
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luvnlife
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
Thanks for this! We have the prius V and are expecting #3 in June, I'm going to have 3 across also. 
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| Posted 1/8/13 7:31 PM |
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tara73
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
Posted by MrsT809
Check out car-seat.org. I've been on there a lot lately researching convertibles and there are tons of posts about 3 across in various vehicles. I know the recaro seats are often mentioned as being some of the narrowest seat if you want to keep him in a full seat.
Diono Radians I think you mean, they are the narrowest seat available. Recaros are only narrow on the inside of the seat, overall they're rather large.
Definitely check car-seat.org, they have a 3 across thread just for this purpose.
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| Posted 1/8/13 8:17 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
Posted by tara73
Posted by MrsT809
Check out car-seat.org. I've been on there a lot lately researching convertibles and there are tons of posts about 3 across in various vehicles. I know the recaro seats are often mentioned as being some of the narrowest seat if you want to keep him in a full seat.
Diono Radians I think you mean, they are the narrowest seat available. Recaros are only narrow on the inside of the seat, overall they're rather large.
Definitely check car-seat.org, they have a 3 across thread just for this purpose.
Thank you! Yes I meant the radian.
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| Posted 1/8/13 8:38 PM |
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lynnd126
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
My suv specifically says the 3rd row is not safe for car seats, so I would check.
I can fit 3 across utilizing the belts but not latch system. I do it often for a friend's dd to fit.
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| Posted 1/8/13 8:49 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
Thanks everyone, I will definitely check to see if it is safe for any carseats in the 3rd row.
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| Posted 1/9/13 1:11 PM |
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NoStressMom
My Heart and Soul
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Re: 3 carseats straight across?
Either another Mini Van or a Bus would work!! 
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