[isamara]

Hi - I am expecting #3 soon....I would like to avoid a minivan or giant SUV if possible and am hoping for a mid-sized SUV. We currently have a 2000 Lexus SUV and it doesn't fit the 3 across.

Stats about what we have - a four year old girl and a two year old boy. Both currently in Britax Roundabouts. My daughter is nearing the 40 pound mark and will be ready for a booster by the time the baby is born this summer.

So my guess is that we will have one in a booster, keep one in the Roundabout, and while we will start with the rear facing infant seat (hasn't been purchased yet - will buy the safest one out there regardless of price), my babies tend to grow fast so the baby will likely quickly go into a convertible, rear facing at first obviously and then turning around. I've been very happy with the Britax Roundabout so would probably use that again. Simplifying, I need to fit a booster and 2 Roundabouts in the back seat. I prefer not to use the 3rd row but will if I have to.

I can buy in the luxury SUV market though we tend to buy used if we are going into that level.

Thanks for any tips!!

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