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#5 of 14 Re: Buick Enclave - three kids and strollers [rookie22] by budi Oct 11, 2007 (6:57 am)
Replying to: rookie22 (Oct 03, 2007 3:54 pm) I am in a very similar situation. We have an Enclave w/captains and have a 2 year old and newborn twins as of yesterday. My two year old is still in a forward-facing car seat. What we are thinking about doing is putting one of the twins in the captain chair behind the drivers seat and the 2 year old and the other twin in the 3rd row. This would leave the other captain chair available for access to the third row or another adult. I'm going to install the seats/carrier this weekend. I will try to post my results. Replies to this message: rookie22 (Oct 11, 2007 9:06 am) lwolf99 (Oct 11, 2007 4:59 pm) budi (Oct 15, 2007 5:50 pm)
#6 of 14 Re: Buick Enclave - three kids and strollers [budi] by rookie22 Oct 11, 2007 (9:06 am)
Replying to: budi (Oct 11, 2007 6:57 am) lwolf99,   I really appreaciate your input on this matter. I will definitely try out what you've suggested on our next trip to the dealership.   budi,   First of all, Congratulations on the new additions to your family ! Looking forward to your test result with the car seats. Maybe you can try what lwolf99 was suggesting and see if that works for you. Replies to this message: lwolf99 (Oct 11, 2007 4:59 pm) budi (Oct 15, 2007 5:50 pm)
#7 of 14 Re: Buick Enclave - three kids and strollers [rookie22] by lwolf99 Oct 11, 2007 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: rookie22 (Oct 11, 2007 9:06 am) rookie22, Best of luck to you. If you have time, post back your thoughts after visiting the dealership. I am curious about your findings.
#8 of 14 Re: Buick Enclave - three kids and strollers [rookie22] by budi Oct 15, 2007 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: rookie22 (Oct 11, 2007 9:06 am) Here is my experience so far with installing a Britax Boulevard and a Britax companion infant carrier. I'll break down my experience so far using the third row and captains chairs. The infant carrier is very deep and it hangs off both the captain chairs and 3rd row seat, more so in the third row. I gave a short amount of time trying to use the center seatbelt to get the infant carrier base secured. I could not. Mind you I was doing this at night in limited light. Anyways, I'm going to see if a pro can get it installed nice and tight. Getting the Boulevard installed in the third row is/more of a challenge than in the captains chairs only for the reason of anchoring the upper strap. The only upper anchor in the third row is behind the center position. I am using that anchor for my toddler seat which is probably a no-no. Captain chairs installs It is a snap to use the LATCH system for the Boulevard. I did not try the belt or plan to. For the infant carrier the only thing that works is using the LATCH method. What I found using the belt is that the stop button on the lower part of the belt gets in the way of the "lock off" mechanism (prevents belt from moving) of the infant carrier base. Bottom line is that I can not get the base super snug using the belt unless i remove that stop button. Like I said before the infant carrier base hangs off the seat but is very secure using the LATCH method. I would be curious to know if the other infant carrier bases are not as deep as the Britax companion. I might look into exchanging the Companion for a more compact one.
#9 of 14 I need advice by nflguy Oct 16, 2007 (7:12 pm)
I know this is the wrong forumn but the topic discussed relates to my problem. We are expecting our first child in Feb. We have decided to get a 2007 Tahoe but all the ones we have looked at have captains chairs in the 2nd row and a two peice fold down bench in the 3rd row.   Is it safe to place the carseat in a second row captains chair? Also, is it safe to put the carseat in the 3rd row?   The Tahoe comes with side airbags for all rows if that makes a difference. Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 16, 2007 8:47 pm)
#10 of 14 Re: I need advice [nflguy] by tidester HOST Oct 16, 2007 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: nflguy (Oct 16, 2007 7:12 pm) You may want to pose that question in the Child Car Seats That Fit discussion.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#11 of 14 Re: Buick Enclave - three kids and strollers [rookie22] by purplekrayon Dec 12, 2007 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: rookie22 (Oct 03, 2007 3:54 pm) Have you looked into the Sunshine Kids Radian 65 or 80? Apparently, you can fit 3 across. This website has excellent pictures. http://www.elitecarseats.com/Sunshine-Kids-Radian.pro
#12 of 14 Re: Buick Enclave - three kids and strollers [rookie22] by fm4230 Dec 30, 2007 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: rookie22 (Oct 03, 2007 3:54 pm) We got our Enclave the 15 of Dec. We have the seven seat configuration. We put the Grandson and Granddaughter in the second row captains seats and a six year old friend in a booster in the third row single seat with enough room for the stroller. Hope this helps.
#14 of 14 Child seat anchors? by aaplsue May 13, 2008 (1:21 pm)
Anyone know where they are? The book illustrates that there are floor anchors but we can't find them. We only have one behind the rear seat.

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