Question How to fit 2 infant car seats in our SUV

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My husband and I are expecting twins this fall, so we need to be able to fit two infant car seats in our vehicle.

We have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV and bought two Baby Trend Flex Loc car seats, but they don't fit! There isn't enough room between the front row seats and rear seats of the vehicle. My husband is 6' 2" tall, so he needs his seat quite far back, but we didn't think it would be a problem because our SUV is a decent size.

Are we doing something wrong? Has anyone else had this problem? Can anyone recommend a smaller infant car seat that would fit better?

Thank you! :)
 
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wendytthomas

wendytthomas

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I'd look for something where the handle can be left up. The Snugride 22, Chicco Keyfit, or Safety 1st onBoard 35. The Keyfit and onBoard will probably fit very well two next to one another, so that way you can put them in the middle and behind the passenger, and that'll allow your husband to sit further back.

Wendy
 
canadiangie

canadiangie

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Yes, what Wendy said.

Also, be sure that your dh has his driver's seat as upright as he can tolerate. In my experience most tall dads also like to have their seats reclined too much. A reclined front seat is both less safe, and also takes up way too much space. If he can tweek things a smidge he might find that sitting more upright allows for him to sit further back. You might find what I call the 'sweet spot' where he has enough leg room, the car seat fits, and he's also better protected because his seat is more upright.

HTH's
 
wvmommy007

wvmommy007

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canadiangie said:
Yes, what Wendy said.

Also, be sure that your dh has his driver's seat as upright as he can tolerate. In my experience most tall dads also like to have their seats reclined too much. A reclined front seat is both less safe, and also takes up way too much space. If he can tweek things a smidge he might find that sitting more upright allows for him to sit further back. You might find what I call the 'sweet spot' where he has enough leg room, the car seat fits, and he's also better protected because his seat is more upright.

HTH's
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I wish someone, besides me, would explain this to my DH. :rolleyes:
 

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