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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: I Need to Fit 3 Car/booster Seats in the Back Seat of My van...any Ideas??    —Denton, TX

"I am a childcare provider and in the fall will have 3 of my own children (newborn, 15 months and 4 year old) as well ..."

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I just had to do this in our Chevy Impala and it was a very tight fit. My van was in the shop for a couple of days. I put the two bulky seat on the side doors and the ...

my sister & i have fit 3 car seats in the back of her pontiac...2 larger car seats & one booster. the booster is the one from walmart, like $15. it is tight but they ...

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Q: Drivers Permit for My 15 1/2 Year Old    —Palmdale, CA

"I'm just starting the move into action to get my son a driving permit. I'm nervous for his safety, but he's perfectly..."

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When we were in that same situation, the best advice I got was to enroll my son in a private driving school, yes it cost a little, but, he to was a little cocky and wo...

I taught all three of my kids to drive before they took their drivers test. I was tough on them but it worked out all right. I think if you feel that you are up on t...

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Q: Deciding to Buy a Car or Suv    —Minneapolis, MN

"I am expecting my second child at the end of January and am currently driving a Honda Civic, 2 door. So, I obviously ..."

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I bought a minivan when baby #2 was on his way. A minivan with a remote control key fob is sooo much easier than a car; I'd have the preschooler in one hand, the baby...

I wanted an SUV too, but monitarily we couldn't afford one. We went with a Minivan and I'm soooo glad we did. I can't believe how much I've filled up the back on tri...

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Q: Help!! Our 7 Month Old Doesn't like His Carseat    —Pewaukee, WI

"We have a 7 month old son who doesn't like riding in cars. He all of a sudden has developed a disliking for being in..."

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Hi, Well I don't know how you feel about this, but you could try giving him a teething cookie even though he might not be teething. My middle baby always liked chewin...

I agree with the Mom who said that your little one most likely just doesn't want to be pinned down. Our son (who is now 8 mo.) has the same issue in the car. He is g...

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Q: Car Seat & Airplane Trip    —Wauconda, IL

"My son and I will be traveling to Denver in a couple of weeks. He will have his own seat so I have to bring a car se..."

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I've been looking into this too because my husband travels a ton for work and my 8.5 month old daughter and I are going to be joining him over the next couple of years...

Hi, just wondering, why do you have to bring the seat onto the plane? It's not required, and since he is under 2, you can hold him during take-off and landing since h...

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Q: How Do You like Your Nissan Quest?    —Glen Ellyn, IL

"Our lease on a Honda Odyssey is up Oct 4 (SO many problems with the Touring model. Surprise, right?) We are looking..."

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We purchased the Quest last May (2007), and it has been a great car for the first year we've owned it. We also went with the Quest because of the cost vs. the others ...

We purchased the Quest back in January and so far LOVE it! We traded in our Pathfinder and thought that I would regret it but not at all. Personally I liked the look...

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Q: Compass Booster Seat    —Oak Park, MI

"Hello moms! My son is growing ever larger (funny how they seem to do that) and will be in need of a booster any mo..."

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If at all possible, you want to keep him in his harness. He will be safest that way. There are a couple of seats that will let you do that... Britax and Rocaro are ...

not exactly but I use the compass infant carrier and love it.

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Q: Flying with a 7 Month Old    —Lewis Center, OH

"Has anyone taken a 6-7 mo old on a plane? My husband and I are trying to book our flights for June when we'll be taki..."

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From my experience in flying across the country with my two little girls - one has flown 3 times, the other 6 times - it is best to get to your destination as quick as...

I fly to Australia with my kids once a year - I started taking my son when he was 6 months old. My kids are now 4 and 2. Pack a little back pack with a lot of little...

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Q: Odyssey or Sienna...what Do You Guys Think?    —The Colony, TX

"Hi Moms! I know there have to be some mom's out here with a minivan. I never ever pictured myself with one, but it ..."

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We just bought our second Sienna. We bought the very first one off the block back in 1998. It was great, no major repairs, just regular maintenance. We received $38...

I test drove both and as far as I could tell they both seemed pretty similar in everything. We ended up going with the Honda mostly for reliability and price. Ive ha...

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Q: Hybrid    —Austin, TX

"Hello- Looking to buy a hybrid. Does anyone have any suggestions both GOOD and BAD?? Thank you!"

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Hello M. s my name is D.,i work in an automotive shop the best hybrid to buy would be a toyota,the worst would be a honda,i hope this helps my # at the shop is ...

We looked into buying one also. When we started looking into we found out that they only change to electric if you are going 35mph or less. It really don't save you in...

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