We have twins on the way and making choices can be overwhelming, even for (perhaps especially for?) planners and researchers like us. We've devoured tons of information but still don't seem much closer to a consensus choice, so looking to crowdsource opinion...and apologies in advance for the generality of this post.
We initially started off thinking a convertible seat was the way to go instead of having to buy and then replace within the first year, since having to buy two of everything starts to add up. But the more we read, it seems that's not the most prudent way to go...especially with twins, so now we're focusing on infant seats. The rest of our facts:
We drive a 2009 Nissan Rogue, which from what we've read, seems to have a relatively small backseat. Its our only car.
We're city folk who don't do a whole lot of driving on a regular basis. However, we imagine we'll need to do a little more with twins on board--doctor trips, trips to the grandparents, etc. Given the amount of driving we do, though, we don't think stroller conversion is a big requirement.
6'1 husband does most of the driving but occasionally rides shotgun while smaller wife takes the wheel, so there are some concerns about front seat leg room.
There's a spoiled medium sized (30 lb.) dog in the picture, too, who is used to his run of the backseat (albeit in a buckled state). He'll obviously have to adjust, but ideally we'd be able to fit him in the backseat next to the two car seats. So width is a concern.
Price is obviously a factor, but at the end of the day, safety, comfort and convenience are going to trump a few dollars. We're looking at all the usual suspects--Chicco Keyfit 30, Safety 1st Onboard 35 (Air and regular), Britax B-Safe and B-Chaperone, and Graco Snugride.
Any general advice or recommendations?
Thanks so much in advance.
We initially started off thinking a convertible seat was the way to go instead of having to buy and then replace within the first year, since having to buy two of everything starts to add up. But the more we read, it seems that's not the most prudent way to go...especially with twins, so now we're focusing on infant seats. The rest of our facts:
We drive a 2009 Nissan Rogue, which from what we've read, seems to have a relatively small backseat. Its our only car.
We're city folk who don't do a whole lot of driving on a regular basis. However, we imagine we'll need to do a little more with twins on board--doctor trips, trips to the grandparents, etc. Given the amount of driving we do, though, we don't think stroller conversion is a big requirement.
6'1 husband does most of the driving but occasionally rides shotgun while smaller wife takes the wheel, so there are some concerns about front seat leg room.
There's a spoiled medium sized (30 lb.) dog in the picture, too, who is used to his run of the backseat (albeit in a buckled state). He'll obviously have to adjust, but ideally we'd be able to fit him in the backseat next to the two car seats. So width is a concern.
Price is obviously a factor, but at the end of the day, safety, comfort and convenience are going to trump a few dollars. We're looking at all the usual suspects--Chicco Keyfit 30, Safety 1st Onboard 35 (Air and regular), Britax B-Safe and B-Chaperone, and Graco Snugride.
Any general advice or recommendations?
Thanks so much in advance.
their keyfits and snap n' go for their "twins" that they have had this year (two babies whose birthdays are within 2 weeks of each other). 
