https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 13:35:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-992154 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:38:54 +0000 Koolbreeze 992154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I'm guessing a lot smaller! We had our Radian rearfacing in the middle beautifully! When our second son was born we moved the Radian behind the drivers seat with the angle adjuster (we could also brace the carseat if we needed because our car was older) and the Myride rearfacing behind the passenger seat. No room for anything else back there, but they fit fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-992096 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:12:23 +0000 sotofamilia 992096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Katrocap: thanks so much, I think we're going to go with the mysize - it has good reviews and will fit in my car, so win-win!</p> <p>Thanks everybody for the input - love HelloBee! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-991458 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:25:48 +0000 Katrocap 991458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotofamilia: We have a 2-door Yaris. Needless to say, it's a small car! This week we had to transition from infant seat to convertible. We got a Graco My Size 70. It fits easily in the backseat rearfacing and, in fact, the front passenger side has more room than with the infant seat! Good luck with your search and purchase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-991416 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:03:50 +0000 allison 991416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coastmama: the BRU in Asheville let us try them out. But someone tried the BRU in the capitol and they laughed in her face :(</p> <p>Here's the deal with car seats: if you don't get one that has longevity, you're gonna be buying more than one anyway. Why not put that money toward one well-constructed, long-life seat? If my LO was smaller (percentile-wise), I probably would've gone with the Corocco. But he's big and long and I want to rear-face for as long as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-991389 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:53:02 +0000 coastmama 991389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I've "heard" that they do. I could be wrong. Seems like some of them do... and some of them don't. We will call ahead before going to see. We don't have any BBB in our area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-991331 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:25:34 +0000 Mrs. Pen 991331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coastmama: does BRU allow you to try carseats in the car? I know BBB does, but didn't think BRU does.</p> <p>@Koolbreeze: wow!! isn't a focus smaller than a fusion, too? that gives me hope! The nearest BBB is an hour away, but I do want to try it in our car before purchasing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-991324 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:22:37 +0000 PrincessBaby 991324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I know it's a bit pricey, but the Clek Foonf fits in the half-bench back seat of my husband's extended cab truck. I love it so much and even though it looks huge and is made of steel, it somehow takes up the same space as our maxi cosi mico... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-991301 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:15:06 +0000 coastmama 991301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: I actually mentioned the foonf to DH.... and he laughed when I told him how much it cost. He's a hard sell, but I still am worried about its height. I have the same car I had in HS (Lexus is300 2003) and its a very short car. When I mentioned maybe getting a larger vehicle... he laughed even harder (insert exaggerated eye roll). The Radian looks rather tall too. And I'm sure JM would outgrow the corroco too early...... </p> <p>I guess we will just make the trek to BRU and try every seat they have! Hah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990892 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:37:08 +0000 Koolbreeze 990892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use to have a Focus. Way older though, 2001. But we could fit a Graco Myride and a Diono Radian in the back rearfacing. The squishy seats are so helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990865 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:26:20 +0000 mrsmate 990865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: @2PeasinaPod: we have the mazda 3 also and have the combi coccoro. It does have a lower weight/height limit than others, but at 2.5yo she still has at least a year to go (she is avg height/weight). I'm hoping by the time DD2 needs the combi, DD1 can go to a backless booster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990844 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:17:35 +0000 Rescuemom10 990844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following this. I have a Honda Insight. Smaaaall back seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990842 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:17:02 +0000 sotofamilia 990842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaJ: thanks! I'm going to try out the britax pavillion and marathon in my car, because I think I can get the best deal on britax at a baby store in my area.</p> <p>@allison: thanks for the recommendation! I'm a little intimidated by the foonf to be honest - it looks so high tech!</p> <p>@kiddosc: thanks for distinguishing between the mysize and myride - I didn't know there was a difference.</p> <p>Thanks everybody for the suggestions - I was feeling kind of down about having a small car, like nothing is going to fit. It's nice to know that others also have small cars and have made it work! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990833 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:12:46 +0000 kiddosc 990833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotofamilia: The mysize70 actually has a smaller footprint and works well in smaller cars because of it's adjustable headrest. The myride70 is the one that takes up more room. I wish Graco would come up with better names to distinguish them. </p> <p>@2PeasinaPod: We were originally looking at a different seat, but went to BRU where they would let us try it in the car and it didn't come anywhere near fitting. I definitely always recommend trying one out in the car before you buy if it's possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990437 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:14:39 +0000 2PeasinaPod 990437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: This is great to know! I also have a Mazda 3 and we're approaching the time where we'll need to switch to a convertible carseat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990302 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:36:06 +0000 allison 990302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You probably already know what I'm going to say... Foonf! The only space they take up is top to bottom, but left-right and fore-aft, the footprint is really small! And it's been easy for us to get a tight install. I messaged a Clek tech to see if she knew for sure a Foonf would fit; I'll let you know if/when she replies :)</p> <p>You could also go with a Radian with the angle adjuster for a more upright install. </p> <p>Those two are going to be the smallest seats that give you the most longevity.</p> <p>Or the Combi Corocco. Small, but lower weight/height limits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990208 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:07:55 +0000 MamaJ 990208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a small 2 door sports car and I just bought a britax pavilion. We went to buy buy baby and they let us try them out in my car! I have to move the passenger seat up a bit but there is still room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990201 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:06:06 +0000 sotofamilia 990201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I'm glad to hear that the mysize 70 fits your car - from what I read, that seems to be one of the bigger seats, so if that fits, I'm sure other seats fit as well...maybe I was being too pessimistic about being able to find a seat that fits in my Focus! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990164 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:52:36 +0000 kiddosc 990164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a mazda 3 and our Graco mysize 70 fits well in the back seat. I'm 5'6" and can sit comfortably in the front seat. My husband, 6'2" would not be able to sit in the passenger seat though. We were actually able to move the front seat back from where it was positioned with the infant seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-990108 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:37:52 +0000 coastmama 990108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following. I have a small sports car and we are about to have this problem as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989970 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:05:33 +0000 sotofamilia 989970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: thanks for the Facebook recommendation, I'll look it up! :)</p> <p>@littlecasita1122: that's actually one that I was looking at, so it's encouraging that it fits your civic! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989926 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:53:44 +0000 runsyellowlites 989926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I think the radian is usually pretty versatile with an angle adjuster. </p> <p>@ladybee: Yea we had a civic when P was in her infant seat &amp; it wasn't until recently I learned it was installed incorrectly bc Chicco requires the car seat doesn't touch (also called bracing) the front vehicle seat at all. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989910 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:51:31 +0000 littlecasita1122 989910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Civic and LO sits in a Britax Marathon. It works fine for him and there's definitely still room for him to rear face comfortably (he's almost 14 months). However there's not much leg room in front for the passenger (we can't put the seat in the middle in my car). I fit fine if I'm not the one driving (I'm 5'5) but my husband and sister get a little cramped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989888 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:45:10 +0000 ladybee 989888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: we have a fusion as well. When we recently put the infant seat in I was shocked how much room was sucked up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989875 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:40:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 989875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>following!! </p> <p>we have a ford fusion - nice car and a good size for a sedan but a sedan nonetheless. I want the radian but afraid it won't fit RF and I want to RF at least 2 years+. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989801 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:15:19 +0000 runsyellowlites 989801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would join the fb group "Car Seats for the Littles" &amp; ask them there! (Lots of techs that can chime in). Be sure to include your lo height &amp; weight and they'll have lots of suggestions!</p> <p>One thing I do remember is that even though the Focus is smaller, Ford seats are really squishy so alot of seats you can still easily get in just by pushing them farther into the seat. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-car-seat-recommendations-for-a-small-car#post-989780 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:11:17 +0000 sotofamilia 989780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2008 Ford Focus and am in the market for a convertible car seat as my LO starts to outgrow the infant bucket seat.</p> <p>I would like to rear-face as long as possible, but I'm not sure I can given how small the car is!</p> <p>Does anybody have any recommendations for a convertible seat that would fit a small car? </p>