3 car seats on one set- PROBLEM

[boscotucker]

Hello

Like you I am needing to fit three car seats on one smallish rear seat. Thus far in my investigation I have found the Mia Moda Viva infant car seat (new on ebay approx $80 w/ship) to be the narrowest measuring in at 13 inches wide.

The Mia Moda line seems to be relatively new line and I haven't found many reviews.

The complete demensions and weight are pretty impressive:

Specifications - Mia MODA Viva Car Seat
Base Weight/ Carrier Weight 6.2 lbs/ 7.2 lbs
Total Weight 13.5 lbs
Dimension 12" x 13" x 18"

I would be interested in anyone's knowledge of this seat.

	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.

[MnMadhouse]

I haven't had hands on experience with this seat. After referring to other techs, quite a few of them have not either. sorry I couldn't help out more.

[SusanMae]

It's so new...that there's not much experience with it yet.

Have you tried going to BRU and seeing what seats will mesh with what you are currently using. You may need to buy all new seats---but at least it's cheaper than a new car/van.

Seatbelt installs will generally give you a bit more room than LATCH installations.

What seats are you currently using, and what are the ages/wts and heights of your other children?

That info will help us help you better.

Susan

	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.