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    Most fuel efficient small car that can fit 3 kids?

    In the market to buy a used car that will be a daily commuter. Looking for something small and compact with great mpg (30+ mixed) and reliability that can still fit 3 kids in the car with carseat/boosters. I'm considering the Prius, but I'm not sure how well 3 across works in it. The Mazda5...
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    Do car seat manufacturers not get that people need to do 3 across?

    With the exception of Combi, none of the manufacturers seem to get that there are a LOT of people out there who need to do 3 across, want to do it safely, but do NOT have a van or monster SUV. It really seems that they could design a 5 pt / booster that can accomplish this. It should have...
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    Sitting in between two car seats

    Is there any safety info on what happens to the person sitting in between two carseats? Or the effectiveness of the side bolstering of the car seats in a side impact? In the 3rd row of my van, we have 2 seats. This leaves the middle seat open for an adult/teenager to sit, which happens...
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    3 across out growing Combi Corocco

    I'm currently doing 3 across with: SK Radian 65 Combi Corocco Combi Kobuk It's working because the Corocco (and the carrier before that) has a narrow base and the side bolsters are raised, which allows it to puzzle the other two. The problem is that my youngest will outgrow the Corocco soon...
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    Limit to number of towels being used?

    While trying to figure out 3 across, I came up with this question: Is there a limit to the number of towels one can use to get a good fit? I tested out my mother in law's BMW 330 with 2 Radians and an infant carrier. The curvature of the rear seat makes 3 across impossible... unless I make...
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    Alternative to Radian: Graco CarGo

    I managed to get 3 across in my Subaru Impreza wagon (!!!) with the help of the Sunshine Kids Radian 65. But I think there is an overlooked option: the Grace Cargo. Originally, I had just 1 radian, and 1 Graco CarGo. I then bought a 2nd Radian and I found that with one radian in the middle...
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    WHY can't we use outboard anchors for a middle install?

    I know most car manuals say not to do it, but I was wondering what the reason is, if anyone knows. I get the feeling the car manufacturers just didn't bother to test it in that position and therefore for liability reason say "don't do it". I'm talking about a car where the rear seat only has...
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    I don't feel comfortable with kid self buckling

    I know many people here allow their kids to self buckle. My 4 year old can do it, but I don't feel comfortable with it. Most of our chairs have the gratifying click, but the Britax Roundabout we have doesn't always give that click. I make it a habit of clicking in, and then pulling to insure...
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    Brainstorm a solution for 3 kids 2 working parents

    I'm posting to this forum because I believe that the people here are (mostly women), are forced to be practical parents, yet obviously hold child safety in high regard. Here's my situation: - my wife and I are expecting child #3 in May - child #1 is 4.5 yrs old (preschool/kindergarden), and...
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    Shoulder belt install causes seats to tilt

    All this time, I've been using LATCH. Recently, I switched to using the regular lap/shoulder belts as I prepare for #3 to come. I am able to get snug installs with the regular belts (no more than 1" of play at the belt location) but I'm experiencing something I've never experienced before: the...
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    You don't know how to drive: as important as car seats

    I chose a more "sensationalized" topic title just to get people's attention. The sad reality is that driver's ed does not teach you emergency handling, or vehicle dynamics at the limit (which is what happens in emergency situations). I'm researching this topic for myself so I'm just getting...
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    How can RF and long legs be safe?

    I came across this picture on http://www.freewebs.com/sacredjourneys/albumrearfacing.htm I think this is an under discussed issue. This child's legs are far longer than the seat. Although RF is safer than FF, this looks to me an exception to that rule. At this age, the childs head to body ratio...
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    Suggestions for RF infant/convertable with 2 radians

    I need to get 3 across in a Subaru Impreza wagon. My wife has an SUV (RX330) and we are getting 3 across using a radian. However, since we both work, we both need to be able to transport all 3 of our kids. Our 3rd isn't here yet... he's due in May. Other kids: 4.5y/28lbs, 1.5y/20 lbs. For my...
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    More info on the Kyle Miller incident?

    My condolences to the Kyle Miller family. I have a few questions about their incident. It may sound like I'm being a devil's advocate, but I'm really just trying to understand the situation and it affects my own decision making. I mean no disrespect at all to the Miller family and commend them...
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