3 across with 2 infant seats

[Unregistered]

I have a two year-old and am expecting twins this fall. I want to know if it's possible to fit 3 across with two infant (bucket type) seats. I have my toddler's Graco SafeSeat still, and she is currently riding in a Graco Nautilus, which is ridiculously big. I have tried to fit another SafeSeat in there, and it doesn't work. I would like to get another SafeSeat and switch her to a toddler seat that doesn't have such a HUGE footprint. I have a 2007 Honda Accord, and I really can't afford to get another car right now, but I really want the convenience of having the twins in infant buckets so that I don't have to wake them/restrap them to put them into the stroller, etc. Has anyone tried this? Is there a toddler seat that fits 3 across with two infant seats?

[ame0312]

a sunshine kids radian would probably be your best bet... theyre very narrow...

[2BunniesMommy]

a sunshine kids radian would probably be your best bet... theyre very narrow...

That is what popped into my head too. While they are not an inexpensive seat, they are a lot less than a new car.

[andre149]

I agree on the Radian. If you've got to get 2 infant seats and a convertible in that's going to be your best bet. In the long run (or if the 2 bucket's still won't fit) you could go with 3 Radians, they'll fit across most backseats.

An upside to the Radian for your 2 y.o. would be that she would likely be able to rear face again... depending on how tall/heavy she is. This would be much safer for her if she was still within the limits of the seat.

Good Luck!

[canadiangie]

I have a two year-old and am expecting twins this fall. I want to know if it's possible to fit 3 across with two infant (bucket type) seats. I have my toddler's Graco SafeSeat still, and she is currently riding in a Graco Nautilus, which is ridiculously big. I have tried to fit another SafeSeat in there, and it doesn't work. I would like to get another SafeSeat and switch her to a toddler seat that doesn't have such a HUGE footprint. I have a 2007 Honda Accord, and I really can't afford to get another car right now, but I really want the convenience of having the twins in infant buckets so that I don't have to wake them/restrap them to put them into the stroller, etc. Has anyone tried this? Is there a toddler seat that fits 3 across with two infant seats?


Hi,

SafeSeats don't always fit tiny babies well. With the babies being twins they could be on the smaller side, possibly born a few wks early. You may want to consider a more preemie friendly infant seat for the babies. The Chicco KeyFit30 allows for use from 4 lbs, and fits smaller babies like a glove. It's also a narrow seat and tends to work well in 3-across situations. KeyFits and then a Radian for your older child is probably your best all around bet. Keep the Nautilus for down the road, then get an additional Radian .. meaning for now you'd have 2 KeyFits and 1 Radian, and down the road you'd have 1 Nautilus and 2 Radians for the twins.

[heyheykk13]

:yeahthat:

Here are some other threads too.

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=85087

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=29828

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=16207

Congratulations!