https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:26:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-advice-for-3-littles#post-2645772 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:19:26 +0000 mauxie 2645772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahh okay, my post must be confusing. Middle and eldest are FFing so in that case I mean combination seats! Thanks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-advice-for-3-littles#post-2645759 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:54:36 +0000 kiddosc 2645759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @catgirl: said, it depends on if your kids are rear/forward facing. </p> <p>Also, in case you ask somewhere else and want to minimize confusion. A seat that is a forward facing harness and then converts to a booster is called a combination seat. Seats that are rear facing and then switch to forward facing are convertible seats. That will help others know what stage of seats your kids are in. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-advice-for-3-littles#post-2645711 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:59:54 +0000 catgirl 2645711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The most slim combination seats are the harmony defender and the graco tanzitions/ways. Those will harness and then turn into a high back and eventually no back booster. Is your middle child rear or forward facing? No point buying a convertible for a forward facing child since you lose half of the function. </p> <p>There are only a handful of multimode seats that perform well in all modes. - those rear face, forward harness, and then booster. You are generally better off getting a convertible that fits your needs now and worrying about a booster later. Some slim convertibles are the Dionos, Cleks, and the new graco slim fit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-advice-for-3-littles#post-2645702 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:51:21 +0000 mauxie 2645702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last week I was in a pretty bad car accident and I'm expecting my car will be a total loss. I had 3 car seats across (two Diono Radian RXTs and one RFing Britax Boulevard G4).</p> <p>Now, I need to get a rental car and new car seats, but I'm hesitant since I don't know how long this whole process is going to take and what car I'll actually end up with in the end (or even the rental, ugh). But, more than likely need to fit 3 across again.</p> <p>Are there any recommended car seats that are slim and combination? My eldest is 4, almost 40 lbs, and in a FFing convertible seat. But, I'd like to get one that will last longer for when she makes the switch to booster (which I will likely delay for as long as I can). My middle child is 2.5 and my youngest is 9 months (90th percentile for height and weight)</p> <p>DD wasn't a huge fan of the Diono seat.. She said her Britax was more comfortable. I think it had to do with her overall angle and the way her upper legs were positioned (Diono seems to be an 'L' shape whereas the Britax curved up a tiny bit and hugged her legs a little better?). Both seemed cushioned enough. </p> <p>So basically I'm looking to do 3 across as:</p> <p>- 2 combination (4 yr old and 2.5 yr old)<br /> - 1 convertible (under 1 yr old) </p> <p>Anyway, would appreciate any feedback. Thanks so much.</p> <p>---- edited to correct to "combination seat" :) </p>