3 FF in a 2006 Prius?

turtlejd · May 27, 2010

Just wondering if this is possible. My cousin's visiting from Australia and he has a 6 year old. We're hoping to be able to transport my two kiddos and my cousin's 6 year old in our Prius. The 6 year old is 43" and 35lbs, DD is 5yo 45" and 42lbs, and DS is 2yo 35" and 33lbs. The 6yo cousin usually travels in a booster seat. We currently have 1 Radian, 2 Marathons and a Roundabout. Is there anyway to make it work? We're not opposed to buying another Radian or a narrow booster. Thanks for any advice!

ETA: I'm not sure if I put this in the wrong forum....sorry, I'm new here.

ketchupqueen · May 27, 2010

I'd try a Radian outboard (seatbelt install, close to the edge as you can get it securely), with a Marathon center, scooted over as much as possible. Put the 5 year old in the Radian, 2 year old in the Marathon, and get a high-backed booster for the 6 year old to go on the other side-- hopefully the Marathon's high base would allow you to buckle easily enough. That's what I'd try, simply because torso height is the most important measurement and I don't know if a 6 year old who is 43" would fit in a Marathon (or even Radian), if a 6 year old is used to a booster, I'd be fine with that, and a TurboBooster is cheaper than a Radian.

(Make sure to put the screws in the Turbo!)

LuciaBella · May 27, 2010

I concur with ketchupqueen. Get a Turbo for the 6 yr old. If it turns out the 6 yr old can fit in a marathon or radian, then try putting the marathons outboard with the Radian center. I know this fits in my tiny Volvo, so maybe its possible in the Prius!

turtlejd · May 27, 2010

Thanks so much for the info! I'll definitely try the TurboBooster. I think my neighbor has one I might be able to borrow. :thumbsup: I'll look out for the screws for the TurboBooster too. Thanks again!

ketchupqueen · May 27, 2010

Remember to make sure your neighbor's seat passes the used seat checklist if you borrow it.

(High back Turbos can usually be found for $40-50 or even less online, and $60 or less in store; I'd just buy a new one, myself. After cousin is gone, you could use as a spare for 5 year old to start booster training.

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