https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:35:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172641 Tue, 29 May 2012 18:19:29 +0000 oliviaoblivia 172641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are debating adding another car. DH has a small SUV and I have two feet. I don't know if we'll need the extra car. I'm thinking we'll get me a Prius V and then swap DH's Subaru for a minivan down the road.</p> <p>Do you need two cars with a baby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172632 Tue, 29 May 2012 18:12:59 +0000 Running Elley 172632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did :) We needed a new car anyway (we only had 1 car and DH ended up having to use it for work) but we definitely reconsidered the kind of car we were getting because we’d found out that I was pregnant. We got an SUV! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172625 Tue, 29 May 2012 18:06:01 +0000 mrskc 172625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to get a SUV. Possibly the chevy traverse. My husband drives a Ford Ranger right now and I have a commuter car, so we could definitely use something bigger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172613 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:47:55 +0000 HabesBabe 172613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're getting one to replace my car (2004 Chevy Cavalier-- BASIC car with manual windows and locks). I hate having manual windows and locks! I can only imagine what a PITA it'll be to try and get a baby in/out of a car by unlocking my door, opening it, reaching behind, unlocking the backseat, etc.</p> <p>We're looking at a small SUV (like a Rav-4 or CR-V)-- probably used. We might lease a new Rav-4 or CR-V if the price is right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172603 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:40:48 +0000 banana 172603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, we traded my husband's 2-door Honda for an SUV. It's NICE having the extra space! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172529 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:49:26 +0000 DillonLion 172529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, traded in DH's little Nissan Sentra commuter vehicle for a crossover SUV. And now my old Honda Accord is going to be his commuter car whenever the baby arrives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172526 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:46:54 +0000 sulli301 172526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an escape &amp; it probably would have worked fine for DD but my lease was up &amp; we decided to buy me a Jeep Compass. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172523 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:44:51 +0000 Honeybee 172523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we got pregnant with #2, we decided we needed a second car with more space than our Subaru Legacy. We got a Volvo XC90; our main car is a Volvo xc70, but the 90 comes with third row seating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-172368 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:51:22 +0000 s1lly 172368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We recently just bought a used 2000 Chrysler town and<br /> Country minivan that had only 40k on it. They were elderly (like in their 80s) and barely ever used the thing. We got such a good deal on it. Then we sold hubby's beloved Audi because we didnt need 3 cars and Audi's are so freaking expensive to maintain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-171507 Mon, 28 May 2012 22:57:55 +0000 dc yoga bee 171507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always wanted a suv but am worried because of the gas prices and lower mpg. Maybe if the selection of hybrids or fuel efficient SUVs improves a bit I'll finally get my wish in the future whenever we start ttc! I currently have a Honda accord that would work just fine albeit the two doors would probably become annoying with a car seat and needing to go in and out the backseat to take lo in and out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-171491 Mon, 28 May 2012 22:17:37 +0000 Shimmer 171491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We traded in my Mazda 3 for a Toyota Venza and we love it so far! There's so much more room and we're definitely going to need it! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-171269 Mon, 28 May 2012 18:53:21 +0000 spaniellove 171269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're thinking about doing this. I drive a CT200h that won't fit a car seat and stroller, so we're considering trading DH's RAV4 for an RX350 and all the gear will go in that car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby/page/2#post-170355 Sun, 27 May 2012 08:20:45 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 170355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hanasu: I agree! Great choice by the way! I have a1996 Sr5 (manual). It's got 186k miles on it and is still going strong :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170246 Sat, 26 May 2012 23:53:33 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 170246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: It's a 2001...the silver limited. They're generally a pretty solid car to get used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170179 Sat, 26 May 2012 22:24:06 +0000 Mrs. Train 170179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were not going to get new cars but then I found out we would have three backwards facing car seats so minivan it was. We got the Honda odyssey. We had to buy used though to manage a budget. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170142 Sat, 26 May 2012 21:40:41 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 170142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hanasu: What year did you get? I told Mr. Jacks that I want another one someday, but it would have to be 2001 or before... I don't love the new body style. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170141 Sat, 26 May 2012 21:39:36 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 170141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, our car was a two door and unreliable. We got a Toyota four runner, much easier to pack things into! I also feel much safer in the winter as we live in the mountains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170114 Sat, 26 May 2012 21:14:06 +0000 prettylizy 170114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We ended up gettin 2! We traded in DHs 2 sweater ford ranger for my new 2011 Nissan Rogue and DH started driving my little Pontiac Sunfire.... Well he lasted 3 months driving the 'Crapfire' as he called it and then upgraded to a new 2012 VW Passat. Both cars have 4 doors, mine is great for lugging groceries, stroller etc, his is super slick ride and very fuel efficient for his commute </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170044 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:57:57 +0000 matador84 170044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswagon - when we looked at cars last weekend DH wanted me in a crosstour and i was more settled on a cr-v. i had no intention of looking/driving a pilot but the price wasn't that much different...test drove and loved! just like a c-rv except more space. i am so keeping my fingers crossed i can get a pilot if the price is right! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170039 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:51:46 +0000 mrs. wagon 170039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We drove a Civic for years until just before we got pregnant, we switched to a CR-V and we love it. It's perfect for one kid, but we're thinking we need something with a 3rd row seat for when the grandparents are here and we need to transport passengers too. We're so anti-minivan so we're kinda stuck at the moment. We may just get a second car (a sedan) and stick with the CR-V instead of moving to one larger car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170016 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:37:40 +0000 matador84 170016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i am hoping next week i am able to drive home (350 miles back) from my shower with a newer car! i just can't imagine right now a car seat in the middle of my little civic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-170013 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:34:42 +0000 heffalump 170013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At first I just switched cars with my DH because I drove a 2 door and he had a 4 door. But then we quickly realized that our car was too small because we take the dog with us everywhere. </p> <p>We had the dog riding shot gun so he wouldn't mess with LO in the back, me in the back, LO's diaper bag in the middle, LO in the back, and the stroller taking up the whole trunk. We had no room for anything else, plus I started getting car sick riding in back all the time. So we got a mini van. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169995 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:13:55 +0000 stargal 169995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wish we could afford to, just because both of our cars are two doors, which i know is gonna be such a pain lugging a carseat in and out of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169993 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:10:57 +0000 Mrs. Pen 169993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I could! It wasn't in the budget though.. We have a ford fusion and for one little baby, it's enough :) </p> <p>I really wanted the Toyota Highlander though ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169987 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:07:19 +0000 LuLu Mom 169987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We upgraded to a GMC Acadia today actually! We didnt have a choice of a new vehicle due to an accident but we did go bigger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169954 Sat, 26 May 2012 17:29:18 +0000 sorrycharlie 169954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we did, but it was a matter of timing, too - DH's car died, so he inherited my older sentra and we bought a 2001 highlander. so not a *new* car, but new to us! we couldn't really fit a carseat comfortably in the backseat of the sentra, either. learned that when I babysat my nephew. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169939 Sat, 26 May 2012 16:57:06 +0000 sandy 169939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HeatherlovesKenny: we want the highlander hybrid for the third row seating and it is a pretty SUV :)</p> <p>We have a prius that we love and 2 door Acura rsx that I bought when I was single and not thinking about babies and just wanted a little commuter car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169928 Sat, 26 May 2012 16:14:00 +0000 HLK208 169928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did--we traded my husband's car in for a crossover SUV when DS was born then sold that shortly after he turned 2 and downsized to a full sized sedan. Now I really want a new highlander now that baby #2 will be here soon!<br /> I just want to be able to have the third row seat to drive more people around...besides they're pretty suv's :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169927 Sat, 26 May 2012 16:13:00 +0000 SugarplumsMom 169927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The in-laws had been commenting numerous of times about us selling our car and needing to buy a station wagon ever since we announced our pregnancy. We drive a small car, but it's a 4-door and it's fine for a small family - plus we don't drive much anyway. </p> <p>It's just not right for us, though I can understand why it would be convenient for others. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-car-for-baby#post-169922 Sat, 26 May 2012 15:52:29 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 169922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Heated seats and automatic lights/wipers are my favorite feature. </p>