This (see pic) is not going to work

glockchick

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #1

Sigh.

Help?

This is who I have to fit preferably comfortably.

32 lb 2 year old
38 lb 3.9 year old
43 lb 6.1 year old
9 year old in Olli
11 and 12 year olds in seat belt

At this point, I'm open to buying whatever I have to.

 

unityco

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Jul 31, 2010

• #2

That's a Suburban, right? I've had a Radian in my parents'; I would think it's more comfortable to sit beside than a Frontier. :shrug-shoulders:

 

glockchick

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #3

Yes. Can you get it installed tightly in the center 3rd row? When I tried with Laurie, we couldn't get it tight.

 

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Melanie

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #4

Just brainstorming here...would a FF Radian work in that spot? Or you could RF the 2 year old in that spot? I find it more comfortable to sit next to a RF seat than a FF one. You get more shoulder room.

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ginny4

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #5

what about the 3yo w/BLVD in the center instead. i figure that it sits up & out a bit the boys can puzzle themsleves in there better. tho that might be just as uncomfortable.

 

glockchick

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #6

I can put the BLVD there. I couldn't get the RN rear or ff facing.

The RN would be perfect for this situation.

 

bobandjess99

Senior Community Member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #7

I'm not sure her tortso height, but it looks like the frontier is pretty low, so how about just a smaller narrower seat, like a MAestro or new 50 lb chase?

 

unityco

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Jul 31, 2010

• #8

ShannaLeah said:

Yes. Can you get it installed tightly in the center 3rd row? When I tried with Laurie, we couldn't get it tight.

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I never had to try in the third row, sorry. It looks like your's has a lap-only belt there (as does my parents',) so your only choice is a harnessed seat, right?

 

featherhead

Well-known member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #9

What about a Complete Air rear or forward facing. I agree that sitting next to a rear-facing seat is much more comfortable, as long as your son is able to get to his seat.

 

NannyMom

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #10

unityco said:

I never had to try in the third row, sorry. It looks like yours has a lap-only belt there (as does my parents',) so your only choice is a harnessed seat, right?

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lap belt only in 2 center positions, and no tether anchors.

What happened with the Nautilus? Were the boys just as squished?

 

unityco

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #11

NannyMom said:

lap belt only in 2 center positions, and no tether anchors.

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There is a rig to create a centre tether anchor for the third row middle position - I'll try and find zeo2ski's link...

ETA: http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=981799&postcount=47

 

glockchick

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #12

NannyMom said:

lap belt only in 2 center positions, and no tether anchors.

What happened with the Nautilus? Were the boys just as squished?

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Really bad head slump. It was better size wise, but only marginally so.

 

NannyMom

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #13

unityco said:

There is a rig to create a centre tether anchor for the third row middle position - I'll try and find zeo2ski's link...

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OP posted about it before. SHe said it criss crosses through the truck, and she needs the cargo room.

 

unityco

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #14

NannyMom said:

OP posted about it before. SHe said it criss crosses through the truck

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Ah, yes it does.

 

Splash

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #15

Graco Cargo. . Very narrow, high slots, easy enough install. Otherwise, try a baseless AO or a CA. And get the tether. I know it would make your cargo area more difficult but it's not impossible.
*Possibly* a Recaro Signo, they've got their flaws but they are fairly narrow.

 

glockchick

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #16

Yeah, I'm going to get the tether.

 

NannyMom

Well-known member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #17

bobandjess99 said:

I'm not sure her tortso height, but it looks like the frontier is pretty low, so how about just a smaller narrower seat, like a MAestro or new 50 lb chase?

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I vote for the Maestro. They have it at Target for $80. The Chase has shorter top slots.

 

steph_s

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #18

Any chance you can swap your 9 and 6yo to the rear and the bigger boys in the center? Since they are narrower in the shoulder area it might work better. Not sure about buckling boosters in the rear though.

My only other thought is to try the maestro or ca, but I doubt either of these will be the "it" solution because like most seats they are wide right through the area your boys need the shoulder room.

 

glockchick

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #19

9 year old and 6 year old are both in boosters and they don't fit next to a car seat in the center.

I hate this stupid juggling act. I understand why people say screw it and put all the kids legal to ride without car seats in just seat belts.

 

Splash

New member

• Jul 31, 2010

• #20

Import a Romer Vario. Obscenely safe, perfect with LO belts (made for LO belts), plenty of shoulder room for the kids beside it, doesn't boost so no concern (yet) about headrests. A bit more difficult to get buckled, but not impossible. No need for a TA, either!