https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:02:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362996 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:49:17 +0000 Reese 2362996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: you are my hero! Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362961 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:28:41 +0000 avivoca 2362961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: I think any of the Graco clones (MySize/Size4Me/Fit4Me) woudl be a good option for you. They are fairly compact side to side and they are less bulky than what I have. The RF limits are very high and it's easy to install. But I would definitely check this link here, which Nissan puts out to tell you what seats will fit in your car.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/content/dam/nissan/pdf/owning/snugkids-english/2015/nissan-sentra.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.nissanusa.com/content/dam/nissan/pdf/owning/snugkids-english/2015/nissan-sentra.pdf</a></p> <p>It was a lifesaver when I was trying to choose seats for my car (2011 Versa). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362894 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:00:46 +0000 Reese 2362894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: good to know! Thanks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362890 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:59:52 +0000 Reese 2362890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: of course! I generally tell the tall people to do that for their own comfort level anyway. I was just hoping I could find a car seat that would minimize the need to do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362876 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:55:01 +0000 SproutBee 2362876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive a Mazda 3 and our Maxi Cosi Pria 70 fit fine rear-facing behind the passenger seat. </p> <p>That said, now with two LOs, we've rearranged the car seats a bit. My husband (VW e-Golf) now has the Pria forward facing and the infant seat. I just got the Diono Radian RXT forward facing (since it's really narrow - just like the Fllo, can fit 3 across) and the infant seat. I can sit in the back seat with the two car seats if my husband drives the Mazda (newborn hates the car seat so I try to calm him). </p> <p>That said, we can't fit two rear facing in either car. Our cars are pretty small. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362872 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:54:05 +0000 edelweiss 2362872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a recaro proride in our 2011 corolla, behind the driver's seat. i'm 5'2" and my husband is 6'. he's usually the one driving. even with the recaro in the the rear-facing position, my husband had more leg room than i do in the passenger seat (we had the chicco keyfit for our 4-month old behind the passenger seat). i should note that my husband, while on the taller side, prefers to sit pretty close to the steering wheel.</p> <p>with the recaro and the chicco keyfit in the backseat, sometimes i can squeeze myself in the middle if the baby is having a fit and needs a pacifier, but it is a tight squeeze that i only do for short 15 minute rides. i am a shrimp, though (again, 5'2"). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362859 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:50:13 +0000 looch 2362859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is sitting in the back an option for your passenger? I know some people reacted very strongly when I made this suggestion before, but throwing it out there.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362844 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:43:09 +0000 Astro Bee 2362844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clek's website indicates 32.5" from the seat back in rear-facing mode. That's about what our infant seat is, and it's more than tolerable for us. DH and I are 5'9" and 5'6" respectively, but I've had my dad in the front seat, and he is 5'11." Granted, we have a mid-size SUV, so YMMV. Not every seat manufacturer lists the dimensions, but most stores will allow you to try out their store models in the parking lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362833 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:39:54 +0000 Reese 2362833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: 2014 Nissan Sentra </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362822 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:35:46 +0000 avivoca 2362822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: What kind of car do you drive? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362791 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:28:24 +0000 Reese 2362791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I have the maxi Cosi infant seat and the passenger side is pretty smushed :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362752 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:16:00 +0000 avivoca 2362752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive a Nissan Versa and we have a Graco MyRide 65. It's a bit bulky, but even RF I had enough room in the passenger seat to be comfortable. I wouldn't have been able to drive (I am 5'5 with very long legs), but behind the passenger was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362749 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:14:44 +0000 Reese 2362749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: good to know! I have a Nissan Sentra so it's still in the small car category but it seems "big" for a small car. I am 5'7 and DH 5'10(ish?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362744 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:12:51 +0000 rattles 2362744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Sebring and a Clek Foonf, and we've been really happy with it. The Fllo wasn't out when we bought it, but we tried the Nextfit in our car as well and because it's higher, the Foonf allowed the passenger seat to come back farther. It's not roomy, but it works behind our passenger seat. DH is 5'10" for reference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362734 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:09:27 +0000 catlady 2362734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Fllo in a Honda Fit and we love it. That being said, DH and I are both small and don't need a ton of legroom. Not sure if it would fit if one of us were 6 ft tall and needed the extra space up front.</p> <p>Edited to add: We don't feel smooshed at all by it. I have plenty of room in the passenger seat. But I am 5'1". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362731 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:08:56 +0000 Reese 2362731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: I have been looking at the fllo! I was hoping it was as compact. I'm wondering about the angle for the front seat (is the passenger going to be smushed?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362720 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:05:36 +0000 Astro Bee 2362720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 7-mo old will be outgrowing his infant seat soon, and we are looking at the Clek Fllo. It's pricy and heavy, sure, but it's compact, and will fit in just about any vehicle. We also plan on having more kid(s), so the fact that it can be used three across is a bonus. The biggest thing for me is it's safety rating; it has crumple technology and an anti-rebound bar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-car-seat-for-small-car#post-2362693 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:52:54 +0000 Reese 2362693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like the title says... I am so overwhelmed with all of the options online and mixed reviews. Our 4mo is going to outgrow his infant seat soon (tank!) and we won't be trading in our small car for an SUV until late 2016/early 2017. I am looking for a car seat with a decent weight limit that is good match for a small vehicle. </p> <p>What do you have? What kind of car? Do you like it? What do you recommend? Help me, Bees! </p>