Planning ahead for DD's babies

KaysKidz · Jul 9, 2012

DD has 2 babies...15mo and 3mo. Both rf'ing in 2000 Sub (no latch, looooong belt stalks and squishy seats). Her ds, while only 3mo is a biiiiig boy and will outgrow his KF30 sooner than later. While I love how the Briax installs, the lack of leg room will be an issue. Big sis is currently in a MA65, but it will expire before she turns 2. I'm not sure how far beyond 2 she will keep her rf'ing. The Radian will not work in the center. I've installed it outboard, and while it's rock solid, the buckle placement was questionable. So lets say it is not compatible. What other options are there that will puzzle well for 2 tall seats with plenty of leg room? I prefer them to have some form of anti-rebound, but ultimately keeping them rearfacing is the most important goal. Suggestions?

Oh, and they have to fit on the "60" side of the bench. No other options.

momtoo3 · Jul 9, 2012

2 Complete Airs or a TFP and a CA? Both are tall and have great leg room. I am not familar with the vehicle but I have had good luck with those seats as well as the MR with a lower profile seat next to it so they puzzle.

EmmaGrace'sMom · Jul 9, 2012

Truefit Premiere! Easy install and I think the legroom is as good as the RN. It sits a little higher so the belt shouldn't be an issue. It might be harder to lift him into though. How heavy is he? Ellie is 28lbs, so we've got another 7lbs... she's 25 months so that will most likely take a while. I've been using the TFP in my car because Ellie had a diaper leak in the RN and I haven't gotten it reassembled, and if the girls are side by side Ellie kicks and pinches

but I really like it.

Kat_Momof3 · Jul 9, 2012

for long buckle stalks and legroom, what about the Evenflo Triumph 65?

The suburban has tons of space so wide seats won't be an issue (at least not while she only has two kids, anyway... lol

KaysKidz · Jul 9, 2012

Kat_Momof3 said:
for long buckle stalks and legroom, what about the Evenflo Triumph 65?

The suburban has tons of space so wide seats won't be an issue (at least not while she only has two kids, anyway... lol

There are 2 other kids p/t, but they are in the 3rd row. That's why the only place for her 2 are on the 60 side of the middle bench. I'm trying to see if a friend still has her TFP so we can try it out.

Carrie_R · Jul 9, 2012

What about a high-profile Graco (Size4Me or even MyRide) and a low-profile -- either CA or TFP, since the RN doesn't work? If it's a wider bench those should puzzle okay. Those all have pretty good legroom and a variety of height/weight limits. I think S4M and CA would be my first choice, since they're both good to go until kiddos hit 40lb and 40". I don't know how well those would work once one of the seats turns around, though, but you could play with them and try? BRU should have all four of those seats.

Kat_Momof3 · Jul 9, 2012

well, crud... that eliminates the evenflos.

the Graco Size 4 me sits up high and is narrow... I'm betting that could work.

crunchierthanthou · Jul 9, 2012

KaysKidz said:
What other options are there that will puzzle well for 2 tall seats with plenty of leg room? I prefer them to have some form of anti-rebound, but ultimately keeping them rearfacing is the most important goal. Suggestions?

Oh, and they have to fit on the "60" side of the bench. No other options.

What's the plural of Foonf? Zehn?

LISmama810 · Jul 9, 2012

crunchierthanthou said:
What's the plural of Foonf? Zehn?

:ROTFLMAO:

I've always gone with foonfi, but I like yours more.

crunchierthanthou · Jul 9, 2012

LISmama810 said:
:ROTFLMAO:

I've always gone with foonfi, but I like yours more.

Well, mine only works if you have two. It should probably be spelled more cutely, too.

trippsmom · Jul 9, 2012

What happens with the 40 side? I have to have two rf seats on my second row and use an OB seating position empty or with a backless booster. The kicker is that OB position has to flip every time. Ds must be on my third row, so I must flip it down every time. The hips on the tf were inhibiting. I had to have it on the opposite OB with something slimmer in the middle.

KaysKidz · Jul 10, 2012

trippsmom said:
What happens with the 40 side? I have to have two rf seats on my second row and use an OB seating position empty or with a backless booster. The kicker is that OB position has to flip every time. Ds must be on my third row, so I must flip it down every time. The hips on the tf were inhibiting. I had to have it on the opposite OB with something slimmer in the middle.

They keep it folded down for easy access to the 3rd row. If they ever needed to haul someone else, they fold it up for use...but that is rare.

melniemi · Jul 10, 2012

In the second row of my Yukon xl, I can fit almost any two seats and still flip the passenger seat. I've had a multi tech/fr85, ma65/bv70 both rearfacing, rf mt/rf bv70, bv70/ fr, bv70/probooster.

I don't think you'll have much trouble.

KaysKidz · Jul 10, 2012

melniemi said:
In the second row of my Yukon xl, I can fit almost any two seats and still flip the passenger seat. I've had a multi tech/fr85, ma65/bv70 both rearfacing, rf mt/rf bv70, bv70/ fr, bv70/probooster.

I don't think you'll have much trouble.

The biggest problem we will have is the squishy seats and ubber long buckle stalks. Makes installing a major PITA!! LOL

Jessica61624 · Jul 10, 2012

I know you said the radian belt placement was questionable but have you ever tried it with the belt stalk in the belt path?

KaysKidz · Jul 10, 2012

Jessica61624 said:
I know you said the radian belt placement was questionable but have you ever tried it with the belt stalk in the belt path?

It doesn't quite get in the path...and it doesn't quit get out when you twist it. Let me see if I can dig up pics. Not sure if they are on this computer.

Jessica61624 · Jul 10, 2012

KaysKidz said:
It doesn't quit get in the path...and it doesn't quit get out when you twist it. Let me see if I can dig up pics. Not sure if they are on this computer.

That's annoying! I had to really squish my middle seat to get the belt stalk in there. But out board its so easy to install!

KaysKidz · Jul 10, 2012

Found it. This is twisted. Untwisted, it doesn't get fully in and ends up at an even worse angle. SKJP OK'd this install via pics, but the techs on here weren't happy with it.

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