https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:09:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-347374 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:12:43 +0000 wheres_c 347374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just upgraded from a car to a Mazda CX-5 and I love it! It has plenty of room, drives like a car and it is getting 33MPG highway. I LOVE the gas mileage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-347006 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:23:16 +0000 mrsmenow 347006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an Acura MDX and loved it! It drove more like a car than a SUV/truck, it definately had go.</p> <p>I now drive a GMC Acadia and it is nice. It is loaded so it is hard to compare the two since my Acura wasn't. The best thing about the Acadia is that the second row is bucket seats. So much easier to use the third row and the kids have a space between them = no touching:) </p> <p>With both vehicles we use the third row with one seat up and a cover on it for the dog. Which is really nice so he isn't right on top of the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346837 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:42:34 +0000 blackbird 346837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm super super happy with my CR-V </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346745 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:25:36 +0000 Honeybee 346745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both a Volvo XC70 (the wagon) and a Volvo XC90 (the SUV) and I love both of them! The XC90 has a third row of seating, which is nice if you plan on having several children. Right now, we have two Britax Advocate convertible car seats (one forward facing, one rear facing) in both cars, and they fit just fine. Additionally, we also have built-in booster seats once the kids get big enough, which is really nice. Volvo also has fantastic safety rating and some great optional safety features (like Blind Spot Indicators and Parking Sensors). Also the 5th door has automatic open/push button close fatures, which is a huge help when I'm out running errands with the kids, and there a speical interior you can choose that was desinged specifically for use with children (stain/tear resitant, flexible, etc...), if you don't like leather. We love our Volvos, and since they're pretty long lasting cars, we think we'll be able to use them until the kids are in high school (at which point we'll upgrade and give the old cars to the kids :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346610 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:51:42 +0000 pinkcupcake 346610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Toyota 4runner and we love it. Fits our lifestyle (baby + 1 big dog who sits in the very back + 2 lil dogs) perfectly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346583 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:44:40 +0000 Alivoo01 346583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive a massive SUV so can't really comment on smaller ones. However, my friend had a BMW X3 and they weren't a fan of it due to BMW's design for hugging the road. The suspensions were stiff so you felt every little bump in the road.</p> <p>Regardless, new cars are always fun, and good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346495 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:19:24 +0000 sunny 346495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Nissan Murano. The LE trim level has backup cam, nav, Bluetooth for your phone and power lift gate which were all essentials for me. The only thing I don't like is that there is no LATCH in the center seat. NBD since we can use the seatbelt but it's just odd since there is LATCH on both the outer seats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346484 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:16:11 +0000 matador84 346484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got a Subaru outback limited and love it!!! Tons of room in back seat and trunk, back up can, leather, xm </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346475 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:14:09 +0000 Springtime 346475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just downsized from a Nissan murano to a Nissan Altima! I miss having an SUV! I have heard great things about the JX35! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346417 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:56:47 +0000 mrs. wagon 346417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: We love our CR-V too!! Unfortunately it's not big enough for 2 kids + guests so we have to upgrade again. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346413 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:55:48 +0000 loveisstrange 346413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always driven small cars and I was resistant when we bought me a Honda CR-V a few months ago but I LOVE it. It feels like driving a small car because it's built on a Civic body. Plus, we're a Honda family anyway. The newer models are very fuel efficient and have lots of the newer safety features too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346411 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:55:16 +0000 wahine08 346411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have much experience with that yet, but I have given this some thought too! My friend had a Toyota Highlander and it was awesome except it was WAY too tall (we're shorties) so it was hard for her to get in and out of with the kids and stuff. They've upgraded to a Sienna and love it! I would definitely take the height into consideration when shopping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-mommy-suv#post-346399 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:52:32 +0000 serendipity 346399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like I might have to upgrade my sedan to a larger car. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for an SUV that has plenty of room, great for baby/toddler seats and has good safety features. I'm kind of scared of driving a larger vehicle since I'm used to always driving a compact car. I'd like to have some safety features that include a rear camera, lane assistance, etc. We were looking into a few possibilities: Infiniti JX35 (has awesome safety features), the BMW X3 (nice but I worry it might be too tight for a baby, dog and groceries), and the Volvo XC60 (has booster seats for children).<br /> Any experiences with these SUVs or additional recommendations? TIA! </p>