Looking to the wisdom of the BBB yet again. We currently have 3 across in a Toyota Camry. My youngest (18 months, ?weight but a good sized kid) is outgrowing the infant seat. The middle (age 3.5, approx 35 lbs) currently RF in Rainier, but he torments the oldest by kicking her, so I am likely going to turn him FF. Oldest is 7.5 in low backed booster. I am thinking that I should put the youngest in RF Rainier, leave oldest in her booster and get new FF seat for middle. I have an evenflo triumph advance but I am prerty sure that will be too big. In the minivan, we have an evenflo maestro and a britax boulevard. I could potentially use one of these if they would fit and get new seat in minivan. I would like to keep him harnessed as long as possible. Also looking to have the youngest use this seat when boulevard expires in 2018. Looking for advice on what harnessed seat would fit our needs best. Grateful to anyone who made it this far!
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05-03-2016 #1
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Please help - 3 across - the sequel
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05-04-2016 #2
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The narrow FF harnessed seats I see recommended a lot are the harmony defender and the Graco tranzitions, although I hear the Graco can be difficult to install. No personal experience with them though. Hope you find something that works well for you!
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05-04-2016 #3
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The maestro is narrow and might be your best bet. At least worth a try.
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05-09-2016 #4
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Thank you both. Going to give the maestro a try and maybe buy a secure kid for the minivan.
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05-10-2016 #5
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I got a Graco Tranzitions into a 2007 Accord with seatbelt with remarkable ease, so if the Maestro doesn't quite do it, try giving it a try, anyway (I know Camrys and Accords are different, but, you know, both 'sedan' shaped, roughly, lol). Eldest kiddo had to end up with a harmony booster or a bubble bum to fit next to the middle seat, if you end up needing a narrower booster, those are good to try
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05-29-2016 #6
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Update:
Maestro didn't fit with other seats.
So here's what we did:
Rainier RF behind passenger
Maestro FF behind driver
Bubble bum low back booster in middle
So far, oldest (7.5) is happy in BB and can buckle self in. ☺
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