Car seats for twins in Honda Pilot- able to fit 2 across?

[stephilde]

I have 7 month old twins who hate to ride in the car. They are 18 lbs and getting closer to outgrowing their infant seats. I have been researching car seats for safety, comfort and ease of use. I am hoping to find a nice comfy seat so maybe they wont hate the car as much. I have some favorites but I am not sure if they are going to work. I have a 2003 Honda Pilot and right now I have the 2 infant seats next to each other one in the middle and one behind the driver. I am hoping to be able to configure my convertible seats the same way so that I still have access to my 3rd row seat or can have someone sit in the back seat next to the babies.

I really like the Britax Marathon but the price is a little high, since I have to buy 2. I was thinking of the Fisher Price Safe Voyage which I hear is very similar, although I am not sure what is missing from this seat making it less plush. Maybe someone could help me with that. I also like the Evenflo Triumph Adv.

My problem is I am not sure if I can fit any of these seats next to each other. I really dont want to lose half of the seating in my car by putting car seats behind the driver and passenger. Do you think I will be able to fit these seats together? Do you have any suggestions for me?

I also read about the Radian 65. I have read porritive and negative about these seats. Are they comfotable? Do you know if they will work well in my vehicle?

	Britax - Click for more info Britax International has been producing reliable child safety products for over 30 years. Not only does Britax have decades of experience creating car seats and other children's safety equipment, Britax has a long standing reputation as an industry leader and innovator. Britax International is headquartered in the United Kingdom, but Britax car seats are designed and manufactured at facilities in Germany, Austria, and the United States. In the summer of 2002, Britax strengthened their commitment to creating the safest car seats with the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art crash testing facility in North Carolina. Britax car seats have a reputation around the world for being some of the safest, most reliable, and best designed child safety seats ever made.

	Convertible Car Seats Convertible seats are for infants and toddlers. The seat can be used as a rear-facing seats for younger children, and switched to a forward-facing seat on the child's first birthday if the child weighs at least 20 pounds. However, experts recommend keeping the child in a rear-facing position until he or she outgrows the weight or height allowed by the safety seat.

	Britax Marathon - Click for more info Increasing the time a child can safely stay in their convertible car seat is a big issue and Britax engineers have come through in a big way with the introduction of the Britax Marathon with LATCH. A LATCH Compatible Convertible Child Seat, the Britax Marathon can be used rear facing 5 to 33 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 65 pounds. Compare the numbers and you will see it is hard to find a seat with these weight limits that is safe and functional.

	Sunshine Kids Radian 80 or 65 - Click for more info If "the Sunshine Kid's Radian 80 convertible car seat is (probably) the only car seat you will ever need," the "probably" part of this statement comes into play when you directly compare the Radian 80 with the Britax Regent. While the Radian 80 has a very high weight capacity, the seat width is only 10" vs. the Regent's 14" seat. The Britax Regent may be a bit wider, but it is very bulky, is only forward facing, and does not fold like the Radian 80. Because the Radian 80 is so narrow, you can potentially put three of them side by side in the back seat. Three Regents side by side? Impossible.

[rodentranger]

I have fit two rear facing Marathons and a forward facing Radian 65 in my second row. The center seat in the 2nd row installation can be a bit tricky though.

	Forward Facing Car Seats A forward-facing car seat is one in which the child sits facing the front of the car. The seat should be installed in the back seat of your vehicle. Most forward-facing only seats are for children above 20 pounds.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.

	Sunshine Kids Radian 80 or 65 - Click for more info If "the Sunshine Kid's Radian 80 convertible car seat is (probably) the only car seat you will ever need," the "probably" part of this statement comes into play when you directly compare the Radian 80 with the Britax Regent. While the Radian 80 has a very high weight capacity, the seat width is only 10" vs. the Regent's 14" seat. The Britax Regent may be a bit wider, but it is very bulky, is only forward facing, and does not fold like the Radian 80. Because the Radian 80 is so narrow, you can potentially put three of them side by side in the back seat. Three Regents side by side? Impossible.