What is the best car to fit 3 carseats in back?

Question

I have a long trailblazer, and if you haven't had this vehicle you would think you could put 3 carseats in the back. But the trick is 2 only fit in the middle row and once they are installed the only way to get to the third row is to crawl into the trunk. So if I put my oldest in the back, I would have to crawl into the trunk (hope there isn't a stroller in the way! Or groceries, etc.) and put my daughter in and take her out. She is too young to buckle and unbuckle her own seat.

Answer 1

Generally speaking, with minivans, the 2nd row of seats only seat 2 passengers & the 3rd row accomodates 3 passengers.

With "normal sized" SUV's it's just the opposite (2nd row=3 passenger, 3rd row=2 passenger.

Typically most sedans (mid-full size) are designed for 3 passengers in the rear but not neccessarily 3 child seats (which all vary in dimensions).

You can also check into the "Crossover" vehicles as well and good luck..........

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First, with no one in the middle row, put one in the back, put a child in it, and buckle that child.  Then put the other 2 in the middle after.

When ready to remove the children, first remove the 2 in the middle row and their seats.  Then, with the middle row empty, unbuckle the child in the back.

Answer 4

I am having a similar problem, except my oldest is 8 and no longer in a car seat, but it's still a VERY tight fit between two car seats.  After countless trips to car dealerships, I have concluded that the only reasonable vehicle to accommodate us is a minivan.  Good Luck!!