https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 09:14:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722876 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:08:24 +0000 plantains 722876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have an SUV, but Combi Cocorro is amazingly easy to take i and out of cars, and light enough to carry from street parking to apartment. I love it, we didn't even bother with an infant seat, just went with that from the beginning. My DH can install that thing in 15 seconds in a yellow cab on Fifth Ave:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722865 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:03:50 +0000 anbanan15 722865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an Escape and have the Britax Marathon currently rear-facing in the middle and it fits great. Love the seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722832 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:55:18 +0000 hilsy85 722832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! It seems like either a Britax, the diono, or the combi corccoro are the most popular choices for SUVs. I think we'll wait and see which SUV we end up getting, and then go check out those three in person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722415 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:19:03 +0000 hellobeeboston 722415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a CRV and got the Britax Marathon.... i haven't installed it yet, but had a friend recommend with the same car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722369 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:04:35 +0000 twinmama 722369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just ordered a Diono Radian 120 and will try it out this weekend. I liked the reviews, the fold up for travel (and FAA approved for the plane), and the fact that we shouldn't have to buy more seats down the road. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722339 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:56:14 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 722339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are lots of britax convertibles on NBD right now!</p> <p>We have the Recaro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722329 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:54:02 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 722329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: we have an SUV and were also in the market for a convertible. I saw the britaxs in real life and the diono... There was no way in hell I. Am getting the britax (we do love britax though) because they were gigantic and bulky. I would never want it in my car...ever. The diono was better (although its tall). I think at the end of the day, we will get the combo coccoro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722208 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:17:35 +0000 runsyellowlites 722208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an Escape &amp; use the Combi Coccoro rear-facing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722184 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:12:38 +0000 littleveesmommy 722184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Sometimes the scoop in the passenger seats are deeper for comfort but that throws the angle of a car seat off. In order to bring the car seat angle back, you can use a towel or 1/2 a pool noodle as a wedge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722158 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:05:49 +0000 MamaMoose 722158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Oh cool! Now that you mention it I do remember talking to you about it! Toyota should give me a referral bonus : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722157 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:05:49 +0000 littlek 722157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleveesmommy: That is one of our carseat options, glad to hear you like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722041 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:21:34 +0000 looch 722041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: you recommended it to me! my husband loved it when we test drove it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722030 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:19:45 +0000 BananaPancakes 722030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Tahoe and a currently rear-facing Britax Marathon. It fits just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722029 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:19:43 +0000 regberadaisy 722029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Nissan Xterra and the Britax Marathon does not fit in the center. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722024 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:18:03 +0000 littleveesmommy 722024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: DH is 5'10" and he doesn't really have a problem being squished in the drivers seat. The Diono does end up being deeper since it's taller to accommodate a child into booster years, but that also means I don't need to buy another car seat for DD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722014 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:15:07 +0000 MamaMoose 722014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: omg I drive a Venza. Are you my secret twin? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722013 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:15:00 +0000 Beebug 722013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Chev Equinox small SUV, and tried this carseat first:</p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=11862913" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=11862913</a></p> <p>Didn't fit and I didn't like the seat, so it got shipped back!</p> <p>Then we bought:</p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=12066607" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=12066607</a></p> <p>It fits and we're very happy with it :) I drive the Nox the most and am 5'9'' and didn't have to move my seat forward at all, and there is space behind my seat and the carseat no problem! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722006 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:13:35 +0000 hilsy85 722006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: what trick with the towel? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722005 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:13:15 +0000 hilsy85 722005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: we are also both tall and I know DH especially hates having his legs squished. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722003 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:12:58 +0000 MsLipGloss 722003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Britax Chaperone in Cowmooflage!</p> <p>ETA: LOL - next time I will read the thread title more carefully! Just ignore my cluelessness! Doh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-722002 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:12:47 +0000 hilsy85 722002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleveesmommy: I am also definitely considering the diono! It gets really good review. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721988 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:09:44 +0000 lavender 721988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chevy traverse with a safety 1st con seat and we don't have any issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721979 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:08:50 +0000 mrs. wagon 721979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a CR-V with a Britax Marathon rear facing and it fit fine. I did have to move the passenger seat up a bit. I'm 5'6" and it was ok. Not roomy, but ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721956 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:03:32 +0000 LazyLightning 721956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooooh good question! </p> <p>Are y'all able to have your front seats back pretty far with the convertible seat rear facing? I have a small SUV too, an Acura RDX (it's like a CRV). we're both tall so it's a concern... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721870 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:42:16 +0000 littleveesmommy 721870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We drive a Lexus RX-350 and have the Diono Radian RXT. I know you prefer Britax which I did too but a friend of mine has a similar car with the Britax Marathon strapped in the middle and because of the width of the seat, one of the remaining two seats in the back will not have access to the seatbelt buckle. It was important to me that both rear passenger seats have seatbelt access. I am really happy with the Diono! Even though the overall seat width is narrower, the actual seat area for DD is wider and I feel it's more comfortable as well. Just thought I'd chime in. =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721840 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:33:59 +0000 looch 721840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Britax boulevard in the back seat of a Toyota crossover (Venza) and it's fantastic. It's also been in a captains chair in a Honda Oddessy and in the backseat of my parent's Toyota Highlander.</p> <p>I also have a Cosco Scenera, but that's for airplane travel and is currently the seat in my parent's SUV. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721838 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:32:59 +0000 loveisstrange 721838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a CRV and we have an Alpha Omega Elite. It fits fine. I'm able to secure it, although I did have to do the trick with the towel to get it fitted properly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/convertible-carseat-for-suv#post-721798 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:18:42 +0000 hilsy85 721798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have an SUV, what type of convertible carseat do you have? We are probably getting a car in the next few weeks, and we figured we might as well transition LO to a convertible carseat at the same time, but I keep reading about certain conv. carseats not fitting well in certain cars. SO if you have an SUV, what type of carseat do you have, and does it fit well? Or is this mainly an issue for sedans? We are looking especially at Britax carseats. </p>