Infant seat dilemma

Little Ps Mama · Jun 10, 2010

We're expecting our second baby in August. Our 21 month old son is RF in a MR 65 behind the passenger seat. The other day, I brought out our Graco SS1 to check the install behind the driver seat. Long story short, with my husband sitting in the passenger seat in front of the MR (which is installed as upright as is comfortable for DS), he has just enough room to be comfortable. Sitting in front of the SS1, installed with the base, he is uncomfortably close to the wheel. Installed without the base, there is plenty of room in front of the infant seat, but I am not comfortable with the idea of installing without the base every time we bring the carseat in and out of the car.

So my question is, is there another infant car seat out there that might take up a bit less room when installed with the base behind the driver seat? I don't want to FF my son anytime soon and I don't want to use the infant seat without the base. Also, the two seats will not install side-by-side in our car, so having one in the middle and the other in an outboard position won't work.

Any suggestions?

tl01 · Jun 10, 2010

Our KeyFit30 takes up less space front to back when on the base.

rachelandtyke · Jun 10, 2010

I've only used a snugride22 and evenflo (takes up TONS of room).

You may want to go to BRU and try out the different seats available in the car to see what will work best for your situation.

icnee · Jun 10, 2010

What if you put the baby on the other side and got a convertable that would take up les front to back room. Would that work?

Judi · Jun 10, 2010

What kind of car, and can you install the infant seat in the center? Is the MR installed with latch or seat belt?

Spam · Jun 11, 2010

The kf30 takes up less room than the ss1, or you could skip the bucket and get another convertible like the Myride or cocorro.

Little Ps Mama · Jun 11, 2010

Thanks for the replies!

I was looking at the KFs. In hindsight, I wish we had purchased that seat for our first son. I'm a little hesistant to plunk more money down on another infant seat but I am keeping it in mind as an option to look into.

We do have two MRs so I thought about just putting the newborn into the convertible from the start, but in order to have the recline be right, it will take up more room than DS's MR which is installed at a more upright angle behind the passenger. I'm not sure that it will give us much more wiggle room, but I could try it.

We have a Dodge Charge, so it's a good size sedan.

Any recommendations for a convertible that takes up less room RF than a MR?

Little Ps Mama · Jun 11, 2010

Judi said:
What kind of car, and can you install the infant seat in the center? Is the MR installed with latch or seat belt?

I tried installing the infant seat in the middle with both seats installed with LATCH (our Dodge Charger has a center LATCH set), but they don't fit next to each other because of the MRs cupholders.

aeormsby · Jun 11, 2010

How big is your 21mo? Another option could be to get a seat like the Scenera or Avenue for him to use while the baby is using the infant seat. They are much narrower than the Myride and you could probably fit it outboard with the Snugride center.

ketchupqueen · Jun 11, 2010

Just checking-- do you have the handle up on the infant seat? That can save space, want to make sure that's not an issue.

Little Ps Mama · Jun 11, 2010

ketchupqueen said:
Just checking-- do you have the handle up on the infant seat? That can save space, want to make sure that's not an issue.

When I installed it, I did not have the handle up. It was at the top of the seat. I can try that too to see if it gives us any more room!

Little Ps Mama · Jun 11, 2010

aeormsby said:
How big is your 21mo? Another option could be to get a seat like the Scenera or Avenue for him to use while the baby is using the infant seat. They are much narrower than the Myride and you could probably fit it outboard with the Snugride center.

He's on the smaller side. He's about 32 inches and 23 lbs.

Judi · Jun 12, 2010

Little Ps Mama said:
I tried installing the infant seat in the middle with both seats installed with LATCH (our Dodge Charger has a center LATCH set), but they don't fit next to each other because of the MRs cupholders.

Try with seat belts. It gives your more room. Close the door and put the my ride as close to the door as possible, and install there.

Little Ps Mama · Jun 13, 2010

Okay I'll try that!

Little Ps Mama · Jun 14, 2010

Judi said:
Try with seat belts. It gives your more room. Close the door and put the my ride as close to the door as possible, and install there.

I just went out and tried installing the MR with the seat belt behind the passenger and installing the infant seat with LATCH in the middle and it worked! I got a nice secure fit with both seats, and I'll have enough room to ride next to baby behind the driver seat if necessary. Perfect! Thanks for the help! :thumbsup:

Judi · Jun 14, 2010

No problem!

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