Where to place kids in the car?

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walnutgold

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We're finally getting our new van! It's a Nissan NV 12 passenger. There are two rows of three behind the drivers and passengers seat followed by one row of four.
Here's what I'm working with:
DS1 is 8 years old and rides in a HBB. His preferred seat is his Recaro ProBooster.
DS2 is 6 years old. He rides in a harnessed seat and MUST be rear facing due to his medical issues. His favorite seat is the Graco Extend2Fit.
DS3 is 5. He loves riding rear facing but can forward face if necessary. His main seat is also a Graco Extend2Fit.
DS4 is 3. He rides rear facing in a Chicco NextFit.
DS5 is almost 2. He is rear facing in a Graco Milestone.
DD1 is almost 2 as well. She rear faces in a Graco Milestone as well.
Other seats we have: Clek Oobr, Graco TurboBooster, Britax Frontier, Diono Radian RXT (x2), Evenflo Maestro, Evenflo Sureride, Graco SnugRide 40(x2), Cosco Apt 50, Graco Nautilus, Graco 4Ever, Graco Trazitions, Harmony Defender.

Yes, I realize that we have too many seats. Thankfully some friends will be having babies soon and we can give them a great gift. LOL! DS1 and DS3 are the only ones who can get out of the car by themselves. Any help is seriously appreciated! I will update with the final arrangement soon!
 
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ketchupqueen

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I think I would just get in and play and see what's easiest. I know that not all seats will fit the same in all spots but I'm not familiar enough (I've played in ONE) to help other than to say rear facers near the front MIGHT be easier to load. Good luck!
 

MamaChirpy

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Would it work to put a forward facer between 2 sets of rear facers?

For example, put 8 year old FF between the 6 year old and 3 year old.

Put the 5 year old between the two youngest. Since your FFers are the ones who can get out easiest, they can also help unbuckle. I would probably put the 5YO and the 2YOs in the front row. The other set in the middle row with 6YO on the outboard seat. Your 3YO can climb over from the window seat.

Take the back row out for cargo!!! Or not. The sky is the limit almost! [emoji16]
Sounds like you have a month of Sundays worth of possibilities to play around with! Have fun and let us know what you decide please! I'm so interested in these vehicles.
 
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