callmescipio
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Hi all,
I'm pregnant, due in June, with #2. My son will have just turned 5 at the time the baby is born. We've lived without a car up until now, but we think having two might send us over the edge.
Husband and I are still undecided on what car, but we don't want a minivan or an SUV (we both liked the VW Golf Wagon until the scandal broke), and we do need to be able to fit an adult in the back with the two kids occasionally. (My sister lives in the same city and MIL will visit from overseas. I will probably be in the back when we have another adult with us.) I've started doing some reading and it seems like this could be a real challenge.
Currently my son is in a Britax Marathon when we rent a car. He's a lightweight (36 lb) and average height (43").
I'm wondering if it would be worth buying him a new seat to gain extra room across the backseat. Was considering the Harmony Defender so he could stay harnessed for at least another couple of years.
We will need a new seat for the baby.
Am I crazy to think we can fit an adult in the back from time to time without going to a third row? Any suggestions for combinations to maximize space would be appreciated!
I'm pregnant, due in June, with #2. My son will have just turned 5 at the time the baby is born. We've lived without a car up until now, but we think having two might send us over the edge.
Husband and I are still undecided on what car, but we don't want a minivan or an SUV (we both liked the VW Golf Wagon until the scandal broke), and we do need to be able to fit an adult in the back with the two kids occasionally. (My sister lives in the same city and MIL will visit from overseas. I will probably be in the back when we have another adult with us.) I've started doing some reading and it seems like this could be a real challenge.
Currently my son is in a Britax Marathon when we rent a car. He's a lightweight (36 lb) and average height (43").
I'm wondering if it would be worth buying him a new seat to gain extra room across the backseat. Was considering the Harmony Defender so he could stay harnessed for at least another couple of years.
We will need a new seat for the baby.
Am I crazy to think we can fit an adult in the back from time to time without going to a third row? Any suggestions for combinations to maximize space would be appreciated!