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janzik · 04-04-2012, 09:39 AM

We're about to trade my wife's 09 Malibu this weekend. I was concerned about the car seats. We have a 5 year old in a backless booster and a 3 year old in an Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 seat. I drive a Tahoe and I'm 99% of the time who carts them around to school/nanny. But, every so often, maybe once or twice a month my wife will need to do the dropping off if I have an early meeting. She's only 4'10", so I think we should be ok, but I can't imagine all 4 of us in the car at once (I'm 5'10"). Hopefully my 3 year old will be tall enough for the backless booster soon. For anyone my height with kids, how well do they fit back there?

-Joe

montyhp · 04-04-2012, 09:45 AM

Ya'll enjoy your kids while they are young. My 17 yo drives herself. My 14 yo is 5'9" and can't fit in the back.

CamaroPhotos · 04-04-2012, 10:25 AM

I have a 2 yr old son who absolutely LOVES to ride in "Dadda's Vroom" on special occassions. Yes, my wife will tell you that I'm very particular about my car...ok, she'd actually say 'unbelievably anal'. So when we go for rides, the seat protector goes down under the carseat, there is no food, drink or otherwise and the shoes come off before the front seat goes back into position. But I'll tell you, the giggles and the smiles are all worth it (his too)!

And yes, there is plenty of room for my wife to ride in the passenger seat in front of him too. Yes, same rules as above apply...

562TROJAN · 04-04-2012, 10:28 AM

Of course! My 4 y/o boy loves his "stripe car". LOL...

Secret Squirrel · 04-04-2012, 10:44 AM

I have a car seat in the back for my 3 year old. He doesn't ride in the car all the time, but I just leave it there for when he does ride with me.

monstertodd · 04-04-2012, 01:22 PM

I've had a car seat in the back for my GF's daughter. It doesn't work well rear facing, but when you put it forward facing it is doable. Penny actually gets scared riding around in my car though. It's really quite strange. She doesn't like it at all, and will cry cry cry until we pull over.

texas_boss · 04-04-2012, 02:11 PM

Yep I have a 5yr in booster and a 2yr in a baby seat, and we just took it to the beach Sunday....a little cramped but fun none the less!

SGTMiller278CAV · 04-04-2012, 02:14 PM

5 year old booster stays in the back.

Edwin320 · 04-04-2012, 02:17 PM

I chose the Camaro over the Corvette because I wanted to be able to drive with my son in the car. I'm looking for a forward facing seat now, but the rear facing seat was do-able if not exactly comfortable for my wife.

rd67 · 04-04-2012, 03:08 PM

Does the new camaro's have anchors to set a forward facing full car seat in the middle ???

USARCPT · 04-04-2012, 05:13 PM

My 3-year old daughter has ridden in our Camaro a few times; each of those times requiring a car seat.

And parents, fess up....you know that you also either forget to, or you always put down something between the car and the seat, lest any stray bits of Goldfish crackers or any other crumbly munchie doesn't get all over your seats!

Car seats = sure; snacks = maybe; sippy cups = wait to ride in Mommy's car.

SynergyMike · 04-04-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd67

Does the new camaro's have anchors to set a forward facing full car seat in the middle ???

I would like to hear comments on this one as well because I did try to mock up our rear-facing infant seat in the middle and it fit GREAT. I used the the two middle anchor points and it worked out perfect. The only thing I am nervous about is if there is some danger in doing this since the baby seat is on the "hump" in the middle?? It seems quite stable, but not as stable as installing it in one of the side seat pockets. Thoughts??

scuba264 · 04-04-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SynergyMike

I would like to hear comments on this one as well because I did try to mock up our rear-facing infant seat in the middle and it fit GREAT. I used the the two middle anchor points and it worked out perfect. The only thing I am nervous about is if there is some danger in doing this since the baby seat is on the "hump" in the middle?? It seems quite stable, but not as stable as installing it in one of the side seat pockets. Thoughts??

Im with you. Wifes almost halfway there so Ill be looking at the details at the end of September

. We have an suv as well, but it'd be nice to know I Could fit a rear facing seat from time to time

one2thuy · 04-04-2012, 07:08 PM

I opted for a more comfortable car seat for my 4-year old so it's snug in the backseat. It's usually just us in the car so I position the passenger seat closer to the dash. Anyone riding passenger has to compromise with my son for leg room.

04-04-2012, 10:25 AM	#45
CamaroPhotos Drives: 2010 ABM 1LT/RS; 1965 Chevy Impala Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 149 View My Garage	I have a 2 yr old son who absolutely LOVES to ride in "Dadda's Vroom" on special occassions. Yes, my wife will tell you that I'm very particular about my car...ok, she'd actually say 'unbelievably anal'. So when we go for rides, the seat protector goes down under the carseat, there is no food, drink or otherwise and the shoes come off before the front seat goes back into position. But I'll tell you, the giggles and the smiles are all worth it (his too)! And yes, there is plenty of room for my wife to ride in the passenger seat in front of him too. Yes, same rules as above apply... Attached Images __________________ Signature Under Construction...

04-04-2012, 10:28 AM	#46
562TROJAN SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 973	Of course! My 4 y/o boy loves his "stripe car". LOL... __________________

04-04-2012, 02:14 PM	#50
SGTMiller278CAV Silver Surfer Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 327	5 year old booster stays in the back. __________________ SLP Loudmouth 1 Exhaust / Magnaflow Resonated X pipe / 22 Inch AAC Dynamic Scanner / Reverse Rally Stripes / LS badges (emblempros.com) / Gill Decals / Flat Black SS Rims / SS Rear Diffuser / Flat Black Spoiler / Heritage Grill / Custom Painted Tail Light Bezels / Custom Painted Engine Cover / Plati Dipped Trunk Lid

04-04-2012, 02:17 PM	#51
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	I chose the Camaro over the Corvette because I wanted to be able to drive with my son in the car. I'm looking for a forward facing seat now, but the rear facing seat was do-able if not exactly comfortable for my wife. __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

04-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#53
USARCPT Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS TF3 LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NUQ Posts: 248 View My Garage	My 3-year old daughter has ridden in our Camaro a few times; each of those times requiring a car seat. And parents, fess up....you know that you also either forget to, or you always put down something between the car and the seat, lest any stray bits of Goldfish crackers or any other crumbly munchie doesn't get all over your seats! Car seats = sure; snacks = maybe; sippy cups = wait to ride in Mommy's car. __________________

04-04-2012, 09:39 AM	#43
janzik Drives: 2010 Tahoe / 2012 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 1	We're about to trade my wife's 09 Malibu this weekend. I was concerned about the car seats. We have a 5 year old in a backless booster and a 3 year old in an Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 seat. I drive a Tahoe and I'm 99% of the time who carts them around to school/nanny. But, every so often, maybe once or twice a month my wife will need to do the dropping off if I have an early meeting. She's only 4'10", so I think we should be ok, but I can't imagine all 4 of us in the car at once (I'm 5'10"). Hopefully my 3 year old will be tall enough for the backless booster soon. For anyone my height with kids, how well do they fit back there? -Joe

04-04-2012, 09:45 AM	#44
montyhp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Red Jewel w/Beige Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East of San Antonio, TX Posts: 148	Ya'll enjoy your kids while they are young. My 17 yo drives herself. My 14 yo is 5'9" and can't fit in the back.

04-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#47
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	I have a car seat in the back for my 3 year old. He doesn't ride in the car all the time, but I just leave it there for when he does ride with me.

04-04-2012, 01:22 PM	#48
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I've had a car seat in the back for my GF's daughter. It doesn't work well rear facing, but when you put it forward facing it is doable. Penny actually gets scared riding around in my car though. It's really quite strange. She doesn't like it at all, and will cry cry cry until we pull over.

04-04-2012, 02:11 PM	#49
texas_boss Drives: 2010 RS/2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 147 View My Garage	Yep I have a 5yr in booster and a 2yr in a baby seat, and we just took it to the beach Sunday....a little cramped but fun none the less!

04-04-2012, 03:08 PM	#52
rd67 Drives: 2010 Silverado LTZ,2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 49 View My Garage	Does the new camaro's have anchors to set a forward facing full car seat in the middle ???

04-04-2012, 07:08 PM	#56
one2thuy Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6	I opted for a more comfortable car seat for my 4-year old so it's snug in the backseat. It's usually just us in the car so I position the passenger seat closer to the dash. Anyone riding passenger has to compromise with my son for leg room. __________________ one2thuy

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