Dad question...

I'm looking for a carseat for my 4 year old that fits better in the backseat middle than the one we currently have. Its a Graco and its really bulky in my opinion. I'm looking for something that would fit more comfortably back there that is lower profile. Any other dads out there have a carseat in the back seat? Suggestions?

 

Shop around for one thats labeled as a carseat/booster. Thats what i have and it is awesome. Granted when they fall asleep they look dead hahaha.

 

https://www.target.com/p/graco-174-...VEdVkCh2i4QLyEAQYAiABEgLzvPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is pretty much an updated version of the one i have.

 

I had a Chico keyfit 30. Until our son was 8months. Now we have a Graco 4ever.

The Chico fit okay but only in the middle, and it just touched the front seats(like a finger width inbetween). My wife and I are both 5'10" and could still sit comfortably...

The problem is the Tacoma. My wife has a 4runner and there is just loads more backseat room. Ended up just taking the 4runner everywhere cause it was easier.
(Plus the V8 is a nicer drive)

Sorry can't be more help.
Best bet is just going to a store like buy buy baby with your car seat and comparing it to other ones.

 

...And then buying a used 4runner. Lol


Disregard missed the "4year" old bit.

 

Diono is the skinniest.

 

Yep!

It's heavy duty too because of a metal frame.

https://youtu.be/fhC9Qpk1Iek

 

We've had several brands (Graco, Britax, Recaro) but for our 4 1/2 year old, by far the easiest to use, least bulky, but highly rated (safety first, right?!) is the Chicco Kidfit. It converts to a booster when age appropriate and uses the cars shoulder/seat belt. It fits the back of the Taco very well (I like it behind the passenger seat) and is very easy to both use and install/un-install. Still plenty of room for 2 more passengers back there. Only thing is it has a minimum weight of (I think) 40 lbs and you have to be ready to give up the 5 point harness in favor of the trucks existing belts. Our kiddo is pretty big and was totally ready to make the switch. Only about a hundred bucks as well! Good luck and safe driving!

 

I have this one. It fits perfectly.

 

lol...i know what you mean

 

Same one we use four our daughter as well.

 

Britax Pioneer carseat for my 3.5yo

 

Just went through this and bought a Dino RXT. It is much narrower and is actually going to let me keep it in the passenger rear and an infant seat in the middle.

Thread with more info.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-facing-diono-rainer-car-seat-in-a-dc.548327/

 

We use a Diono for my 2 year old on the passenger door side and a graco click connect base in the middle for our 3 month old. We’ll get a diono for the younger when he’s ready.

 

Can you tough it out until they’re in a booster? Our almost 5yo just got out of her car seat into a booster and they are way smaller.

 

I would buy a car seat that best fits and secure’s the child...after all you can always replace the truck.

 

Definitely takes up the least amount of space.

 

Hopefully you view him as a real boy now.............

 

How are you all connecting your car seat in the middle? At least on the 2nd gens, you aren't supposed to put a car seat in the middle unless you use the seat belt to install it. There are no LATCH points for the middle seat.

 

Ratchet straps.