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Parents of multiples, rejoice! If you already had a singleton and found out your familiy is growing and you're now welcoming twins, or if you went from zero to two babies first and are now adding another sibling into the mix, you can rest assured you don't have to get a brand new vehicle (anyone trying to avoid a minivan??) to accommodate all of these car seats.
While it might seem impossible when you look at the number of car seats you need and the limited space you're working with, it actually IS possible to fit three car seats across one row—AND it's possible to do it safely.
The solution? Clek's Foonf Convertible Car Seat.
The key to fitting three
As soon as you need to fit three car seats—and all of the things that come with having three occupants in those seats—you automatically assume you're entering minivan territory.
But, that doesn't have to be the case.
If you invest in the right seats for your vehicle, chances are good you can come up with a set-up that keeps you in your favorite car.
At just 16.9 inches wide, the Foonf convertible car seat by Clek Canada has a slim design that allows you to safely configure your seats in a way that makes it possible to fit three of these car seats across one row of your vehicle.
Obviously, you'll want to measure your own specific model and double-check the placement of your particular vehicle's installation and restraint options (Clek's Foonf seats use the LATCH system, while their Fllo convertible car seats install using your vehicle's seat belt and anchors), but a three-across set-up with these seats works in most vehicles, where this isn't even close to an option with many standard (and bulkier) seats.
Side note: If the needs of your growing family calls for an infant car seat that clicks into place in this three-across set-up, Clek's Liing Infant Car Seat is also engineered to be a slim-fit car seat (it's also just 16.9 inches wide), so it will also help you solve the three-across-one-row puzzle.
Fitting three across feels like winning the lottery
Being able to fit three car seats across one row in your vehicle is a game-changer for those who are looking to keep their current car as their family continues to grow.
It allows you to avoid car shopping and making a major purchase at a time when you're already thinking about how much more this extra baby on board is going cost you each month.
It also frees up the space you need for longer car rides, like the epic family road trips that give you miles of memories to look back on over the years.
Successfully setting up three seats in one row means you still have the entire trunk cargo area available to load all of your everyday items, and it means you have way more packing space if you're planning on loading up the vehicle with everybody's gear to hit the road and see the sights this summer.
More importantly, it means that all your little road trippers are within reach of whoever's in the passenger seat if anyone needs a snack or silly faces made at them during the drive.
And speaking of snacks, if you have car seats filled with kids who might be snacking while you're out and about, these vehicle seat protectors will prevent the interior of your car from becoming Crumb City.
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Foonf Convertible Car Seat by Clek Canada
Solving the 3-Across Puzzle
This is Clek's Foonf Convertible Car Seat. Measuring less than 17 inches at its widest point (and 13 inches at its base), this convertible car seat makes three-across seating possible. These seats may be slim, but they're built like tanks. They can be installed using the LATCH system, which means you can install it in seconds.
Superior safety
Clek's Foonf convertible car seats boast all-around safety with their REACT (Rapid Energy-Absorbing Crumple Technology) safety system, which is inspired by automotive safety technology; it has crumple zones that absorb energy from a collision, so it doesn't transfer to the child, reducing forces by up to 40 percent.
For rear-facing, this seat has an anti-rebound bar, enhancing safety performance, and it's built on a metal sub-structure with strategically positioned energy-absorbing foam layers in the sides of the seat and in the adjustable headrest, protecting your child if a side-impact collision occurs.
Included with these slim-footprint seats is an adjustment wedge and removable cushion for rear-facing installation. Clek also has an Infant-Thingy insert you can purchase to use with the Foonf seat, which would drop the seat's rear-facing weight limit down to accommodate newborns as small as five pounds, which means you can use this seat right from birth or the time your babies graduate from the NICU.
Clek's Foonf seats feature Crypton Super Fabrics that are GREENGUARD Select-certified, providing permanent protection against stains, moisture, and odor-causing bacteria, which means there's no more crying over spilled milk.
These seats also have side-bolster magnets that keep the safety harnesses open while you get your child into their seat. What a simple feature with a lasting impact that makes everyday life easier for parents and caregivers.
Solving the car seat quandary
Finding a way to fit three car seats across a single row in your vehicle can seem like an impossible (and frustrating) puzzle, but finding the right seat is an easy solution to this car seat quandary.
Clek's Foonf convertible car seats have a slim footprint that makes fitting three-across possible.
More importantly, it can be done safely. When it comes to your precious cargo, there's nothing more important than that.
Did you have to go car shopping when you added babies (and their car seats) into the mix? How many car seats do you have and which seat configuration works best for you? Let us know in the Comments section below or connect with us on Instagram to share your thoughts!
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