3 car seats in a C-Max?

LittleBit_2

Does anyone know if you can safely get 3 car seats in a C-Max? We will need either 2 stage 1 car seats and an infant carrier, or a high backed booster, and 2 stage 1 car seats.
I've Googled it, and it says that people have squeezed them in, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. Also, it sounds like they would be really cramped and shoved together and it would be a nightmare with the seatbelts.
Anyone got any experience of this? Or any suggestions?

Thanks

clever_username

i suppose it depends on the model of car seat you're using, doubtless some wouldn't be suitable but i'd imagine that some types must be, surely it's just a question of the width of the seats being used.

vikingaero

From what I can remember, even with narrow seats it's cramped. About the only car you could happily have 3 across similar to the C-Max is the Picasso.

ChefBungle

My ex-BIL and ex-SIL had 2 twin babies and a toddler - they looked at the C-MAX but decided to get the S-MAX instead as they couldn't get all 3 car seats to fit. Best bet would be to take the car seats to a dealership and physically see if you can get them to fit. Salesman should be able to give you some guidance as well.

LittleBit_2

ChefBungle wrote: »

My ex-BIL and ex-SIL had 2 twin babies and a toddler - they looked at the C-MAX but decided to get the S-MAX instead as they couldn't get all 3 car seats to fit. Best bet would be to take the car seats to a dealership and physically see if you can get them to fit. Salesman should be able to give you some guidance as well.

We already have the car! Baby number 3 is due in June

bikingbarney

i have a 5 year old and a 3 year old. both in proper car seats and there is still enough room in the middle for another seat imo.
my car is a cmax btw !!

JQ.

YES. We had 3 seats across the back of ours last weekend - all big full size Maxi-Cosi seats. There's plenty of room.

pinkmami

I'm glad to read this - as I'm thinking of getting one. I have a 9yr old who can get away without a booster now, & 1 graco booster & a DS who is nearly 3 in a bulky Britax!

badgerhead

same situation for me, have a baby and toddler, and baby due in june. ( must buy a tv for the bedroom ) atm got a 98 fiesta which i love but is way to small. was thinking of a scenic 5/7 seater, focus cmax, or xsara picasso. i aint got the money to buy new so there my options with the cash ive got. i think the french cars are bigger but then i want something that wont pile in every 500 miles. i prefer the look of the scenic but the cmax i imagine lot more reliable. but of a lottery i guess.

badgerhead

badgerhead wrote: »

same situation for me, have a baby and toddler, and baby due in june. ( must buy a tv for the bedroom ) atm got a 98 fiesta which i love but is way to small. was thinking of a scenic 5/7 seater, focus cmax, or xsara picasso. i aint got the money to buy new so there my options with the cash ive got. i think the french cars are bigger but then i want something that wont pile in every 500 miles. i prefer the look of the scenic but the cmax i imagine lot more reliable. but of a lottery i guess.

just realised this is no help to the op