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12 Hour Car Trip with 2 Yr Old and 9 Mo Old
Asked by L.G. from San Diego
on July 17, 2009
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Hi ladies! We are taking a 12 hour (timed without kids) car trip up north. We will take our mini-van because it is too expensive to fly and rent a car. We have two ...
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- We did a 600 mile drive - twice - with 2 kids under 3. We'd get on the road by 4 am, stop somewhere for breakfast about 300 miles later at around 8 when they were just...
- the way we did it may be too taxing on the parents, but we always drove at night - leaving the house right before the bed-time, usually arriving at the destination rig...
- As far as your driving plan, it sounds great! You can plan as much as you want, you just have to realize that it may not go your way, but I would go ahead with that s...
Need Family Friendly Car
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 1, 2009
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Our Nissan Murano (SUV) needs to be retired. And I would like to move into something that will accomodate more kids for carpooling. Currently, I can only accomodate ...
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- Hi! We love our GMC Acadia. Ours seats 7, but you can opt for two benches instead of the bucket seats. It gets good gas (we average about 20 miles to the gallon, ...
- We have a 2005 Nissan Quest and I LOVE it! We bought it at CarMax with about 18K miles on it, so it was less expensive then buying new. Therefore, we got all of the ...
- Hi J., I like my Chevy Uplander (seats 7). My husband think it is a little uncomfortable (he is a tall broad man) and thinks when we get a new vehicle we should get ...
Seeking Suggestions for Great Suvs with Third Row Seating
Asked by J.M. from Cleveland
on June 15, 2009
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I am turning in my Hyundai Tucson next month because my lease is up and it's too small for my needs. Does anyone have suggestions for an SUV with three rows of seatin...
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- We have a Honda Pilot. It seats 8 in three rows. The back row is comfortable not real small like some 3rd rows you see. We have had it for almost 4 years drives won...
- We have the Ford Freestyle which is now the Taurus X. It's the safest rated in it's class, less expensive than a lot of others, and American made!
- We just purchased a 2008 Hyuandai Veracruz which has the third row seating. I absolutely love the car. It has nice features and is very affordable.
What SUV with 3 Rows Should We Buy or Not Buy and Why?
Asked by C.E. from Atlanta
on June 20, 2009
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Still want one. Crunch time to find one. Like the trunk space of the Yukon XL and the Suburban. Ruled out Honda O minivan and Acura. Lexus GX small trunk space. Same w...
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- Hello, I have three children 7, 4, and 2. We have a Nissan Armada and it has plenty of room. We went from a Durango and there is soooo much more leg room betwee...
- I have a Ford Expedition 2003. Bought it new. 3 rows of seats. It has been WONDERFUL. I don't feel mommy-ish in it. I feel more sporty. There's plenty of room...ev...
- I have an 03 Honda Pilot and love it! I've had it for 3yrs now and would only trade it for another one! I have two kids ages 3 and almsot 9yrs and they have plenty o...
5 Point Harness Booster Seat - Britax Frontier or Sunshine Kids Radian 80?
Asked by J.K. from San Francisco
on April 6, 2009
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Our almost 4 year old is going to need a 5 point harness booster seat. Our little guy is tall (long legs )and slim. I have been reading reviews for the Britax Frontie...
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- Another fan of the Graco Nautilus! Much less bulky, easier to use, more comfortable, not as upright, comparably safe as the Britax and at a better price! When it cam...
- Hi J., I purchased the Britax Frontier, I am a huge fan of the Britax car seats. I had some trouble with the Frontier, the straps kept getting twisted and the seat...
- J., We just bought the "Safeguard Go" and love it. It is very portable and even folds up and can go in the portable bag provided. It will probably be good for our s...
Save Me from a Minivan - I Need a Bigger Car for Three Car Seats...
Asked by D.J. from New York
on March 26, 2009
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Hi ladies...I need some help! I have two little boys - 3 1/2 yrs and 18 months and we're expecting our third baby in October. I currently drive a four-door sedan and...
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- I have a Pontiac Montana Minivan with 3 seats in the second row or one seat flips to a forward position and can stay that way to access 3rd row leaving 2 seats in 2nd ...
- Hi D., The Buick Enclave, which is a cross over, not a minivan, comes with the option of captain's chairs in the second row, which allows you to easily get back to ...
- Check out the GMC Acadia. I looked at it (never test drove it though) and it has room in the middle of teh second seat to walk through to the third row.. a nice non-mi...
Looking to Get New/used Car, Have 1 Child Possibly More Later...
Asked by A.E. from Des Moines
on February 17, 2009
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I was wondering what cars you think are the best out there for moms. My dh wants to get a mini van, I have heard that they are not good in the snow.
I was looking f...
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- A., My husband and I have been together for just over six years and we have had about 8 different vehicles (won't get into them all)... We get bored easily can you...
- We had a Chevy Trailblazer (I think the GM version is an Envoy). I loved it! If I could get another, it would have the extra row. We don't have it anymore because w...
- we got a van shortly after our son was born, and instantly regretted it. the car we ended up getting after that was a newer dodge charger. i dont know much about car...
Car Help
Asked by S.W. from Chicago
on September 14, 2008
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we just had our 5th child and are in need of car advice. we do not fit in our mini van. what type of car can anyone reccomend to fit five kids (all in car seats or bo...
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- Maybe look at the GMC Acadia or similar (Saturn Outlook, Buick Enclave)??? They have the two front seats, 2 captain seats in the second row and a bench in the third row.
- Hi S., Do you have bench seats in the middle and back rows of the van? Otherwise you could look into club vans, but those get terrible gas milage. I would think you c...
- We have a used van - seats 8, runs good and we fit everyone in this car for 10 years. We have 2 bench seats - the longer bench seat is in the back and both bench seat...
Help! I Need to Find a Minivan That Can Fit 3 Car Seats in the Back 3Rd Row
Asked by J.K. from Boston
on March 4, 2008
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I am in need of a mini van that can fit a total of 5 car seats. 3 being in the back row. I am getting ready to start a home day care and need to trade in my car for a ...
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- Hi, I can't help with a car recommendation, but I can help with a carseat recommendation - the Radian made by Sunshine Kids (www.skjp.com) is very narrow and many peop...
- Look into the bigger minivans such as the ford freestar or the chrystler. i have a ford windstar, which i've had for 5 years. the third seat fits 3 comfortably, but...
- Good luck finding a van! I have been looking to! I had talked with my doctor and she said to also look at the size of the carseats themselves cause that can make a big...
Looking for an Infant Car Seat Recommendation for a non-SUV/ Non-mini Van Car
Asked by C. from Chicago
on August 10, 2006
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My first baby is due in September and I had recently purchased Graco's safeseat infant car seat, only to find that it doesn't quite fit in my 2006 Acura TL. I also ju...
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- Hi, We have a Graco SafeSeat and a Ford Taurus. It does fit in the middle (where it should be for only one infant). I swear I will break my neck one day as I'm ge...
- I don't have a solution for you but wanted to offer advice on the placement of the carseat. My mother recently went to driving school where they taught all sorts of c...
- We also had the snug ride infant carrier/carseat and it fit abosolutely fine in my volkswagen golf...a really small car. We upgraded to the Britax Roundabout (and it ...
