I'm a Noob in so many ways!!!! Help!!!

[volcanogod]

We have the following 2 cars:

2005 Frontier LE Crew Cab 4x4
2005 Altima SE-R


My wife is prego with triplets (our 1st and only kids) and is due in April. Is it possible to live with what car/truck we have. I used the tool to match seats with cars, but it has nothing for the newer quad cab Frontiers. I did take a measuring tape to both our cars and found our truck has wider space in the backseat than our Altima. It is also more roomier than the Altima in many regards, although both have side airbags and all the safety stuff offered for their years.

Both our cars support 3 persons in the back seat, but our Altima has the anchor system where our truck doesn't. I'm considering ditching our Altima and getting a Dodge or Chrysler minivan with the new turn/go seating on the second row, but wanted to touch base here and seek the wisdom of the collective. I would rather not ditch the car/truck that we both love, but we are worried about proper safety and the ability to do 5 hour road trips to see grandparents from time to time and maintain our sanity.


Thoughts???

Lastly, I'm so glad I found this website and the info contained within. Thank you to the host of this website and the info contained within.

Cheers,

VG

[Papooses]

Congrats on your triplets! I've called in the cavalry of technicians, so hopefully someone will offer you some helpful advice specific to your needs

[volcanogod]

Originally Posted by Papooses

Congrats on your triplets! I've called in the cavalry of technicians, so hopefully someone will offer you some helpful advice specific to your needs

Thank you! I'm currently pull off all my mods from our Altima SE-R in preparation for trading or selling it.

I look forward to the next response with some info...

Thank you,

Lee

[volcanogod]

Bump! Anyone out there??

[SusanMae]

With trips---I think you're gonna want infant seats....it will make taking them places easier. I think the Chicco Keyfit will be your best bet as the lower weight limit is 4 pounds. Also depending on where you live...it may still be cold when the babies are born and come home.(I nannied for dec trips.)

The Keyfit's install is VERY easy. Read the manuals--car and carseat a few times and you'll be SET.

The only way to really test fit and be certain is to try it out. Most BRU/TRU will let you take seats out to test out. You might have to leave your lisence---but it's worth it. The only problem you'll likely run into there is that they might not have 3 display keyfits. But if you can get 2 in side by side and then take the outside one out and try it on the other side.

For convertibles...possibly the Radian 65--but I wouldn't even really worry about them yet. You'll want to wait until you are close to needing them to make that purchase.

Susan

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[talalyn]

So far the slimmest infant seat that Ive found is the Chicco Keyfit as well. BRU DOES have 3 Chicco Keyfits. If the rep looks at you like youre an idiot for wanting to try 3 of them, go look at their stroller/carseat combos. There is a brown and a gray/green. Have them snag the orange, brown, and gray/green and head out to test them!
Also when purchasing 2+ items from Babies R Us for multiples (items must be at or over $100 a piece), they offer a 10% discount. Let them know you are having triplets.
Congrats and good luck!

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	Chicco - Click for more info Chicco makes car seats that are tested for safety and comfort. Italian-made Chicco is sold the world over to discerning parents everywhere, mainly because they are thorough with their design but each children’s product they sell is simple to use and stylish. All of Chicco’s car seats have certain universal elements: they’re lightweight, they are easy to install or use, each have the extra perks like canopies or liquid levelers for added convenience. Take a look and you’ll find an up-and-coming competitor for some of the best car seats on the market.

	Chicco Key Fit - Click for more info The new and improved Chicco KeyFit infant car seat (dubbed the Chicco KeyFit 30 thanks to its enhanced-to-30 lbs harness) has the same great features of the original KeyFit, but with a higher harness weight capacity. It is recommended that a child stay in a rear facing car seat for at least the first year of his or her life, and this infant seat from Chicco assures that your child will.

[SusanMae]

Depends on what BRU you go to...I have 2---an hour in 2 different directions. One has 1 KF, and the other has 2. Not all BRU's are the same size...and it only makes sense that the smaller ones will carry less. The smaller one doesn't even have a DC or BLVD.

Susan

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	Chicco Key Fit - Click for more info The new and improved Chicco KeyFit infant car seat (dubbed the Chicco KeyFit 30 thanks to its enhanced-to-30 lbs harness) has the same great features of the original KeyFit, but with a higher harness weight capacity. It is recommended that a child stay in a rear facing car seat for at least the first year of his or her life, and this infant seat from Chicco assures that your child will.