How to fit 3 carseats in 01 Corolla

[Talita]

Hello,
We have 2 kids, DD is 4y7m - 36 lbs and DS is 3y2m and also 36 lbs. We are expecting baby #3 (EDD September 09) and we have a 2001 Corolla. We need to fit 3 carseats in our Corolla because trading cars is out of question at this moment.
I was thinking about getting 2 Radian 80 and an Graco Snug Rider or some other infant car seat at first. Later on, I'll get a convertible for baby #3. Will it fit? My biggest problem is, I do not live in USA. I live in Brazil and those carseats are not available here so I can see if it will fit. I'll travel soon to US and I will buy these carseats there, so I really need help or other suggestions. I would really like to keep DD and DS harnessed for as long as possible. In Brazil, unfortunately it´s not even law yet that children has to ride in carseats, but I know it's safer this way.
I would really appreciate some help.

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	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.

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[MnMadhouse]

I can almost bet that you WILL be able to get 3 RAdians across, but I cannot guarantee you will get the snugride between the Radians. It's base is fairly wide. The Radian 80s are no taller than the Radian 65--the only difference is the weight. Looking at your kids, I'm leaning toward them closely outgrowing the Radian 65 in HEIGHT before weight (just assuming), so you may be able to save some money by going with the 65 vs the 80.

One of the narrower infant carriers is the Baby Trend Flex-Loc. Its base is very narrow in comparison to the Graco Snugride.

My last concern is what do you buckles look like? The ones that are sticking out from the bight (crease) of the backseat? Are they very long? If they are LONG, you MAY have some issues with installing the Radians. I haven't been in a Corolla in a very long time, but some of the 'older' foreign made vehicles buckles tend to be too long and not allowing for a good install with the Radians.

	Infant Car Seats Infant-only rear-facing seats are for babies up to about 22 to 30 pounds, depending on the specific car seat. You will need a new seat when your child gets bigger. Infant-only seats have handles that allow you to move the seat from the car to the house or other locations. Some have a base that you can leave installed in the car, so you can just click the car seat into place each time you use it. Ready to buy an infant car seat? Please support our sponsor!

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	Graco car seats Graco is one of the world's best known and most trusted juvenile products companies. They started the entire juvenile products industry with an invention called the Graco Swyngomatic. Since then they have invented products that have changed the way that parents travel with their children such as the travel system, which has made it so parents can lock an infant car seat into a stroller easily, without waking their sleeping baby. Their Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat is pretty much synonymous with the term “infant car seat” because of its safety and design features coupled with its affordability. Today Graco continues designing and developing top-quality products that inspire parents and keeps children safe. Check out the new Infant Safe Seat Step 1 and Toddler Safe Seat Step 2 for proof of Graco’s continued commitment to child safety. Ready to buy a Graco car seat? Please support our sponsor!

	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.

[Talita]

The buckle is not to long, is about 2-3 inches from the seat. Would "mighty tight" from Sunshine Kids help to get it installed correctly? Our car does not have Latch, so it will have to be installed with seatbelts. DD is now 40 in. and DS is 38 in. Do you think it's worth getting the Radian 80 or 65 would be just fine? Are there other narrow carseats that I can use with weight limit 65 or more (5 pt harness)?
Thank you very much for your attention.

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	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.

	LATCH LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It is a system mandated by the Federal government in an effort to standardize and simplify the installation of child restraints without using the vehicle's seat belt system. New vehicles and child safety seats manufactured on and after September 1, 2002 will be equipped with the LATCH system. Cars, minivans, and light trucks will be required to have anchor points between the vehicle's seat cushion and the seat back in at least two rear seating positions, and a top tether anchor (with the exception of convertibles). Child safety seats will have a lower set of attachments that fasten to the vehicle anchors. Most forward-facing child safety seats will also have a top strap (tether) that attaches to the top anchor in the vehicle.

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[CPS-I_Jeff]

Even with the seats listed, I believe you will still have an issue getting 3 seats in the rear in the corolla. It might be possible, but it is going to be extremely tight. DO NOT use the Mighty Tight unit. While it does help with getting the seat tight, it does stretch and seatbelt fibers and can cause it to fail in a crash. So the recommendation is that no aftermarket products be used at all. If the seat is able to be fit in the vehicle, you will be able to get it tight with just a little effort. I have to say, get the Radian 80 vs the 65 as for the investment, you will be able to use it longer.

	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.