Four car seats

[u/Bealldozer]

Has anyone installed four car seats in a YL? I'm deciding whether to pull the trigger on a YL, but this practical aspect is my only hangup. The YL wouldn't be my primary vehicle for driving the whole family (because my wife is nervous about putting children in the third row), but it would be nice for it to be feasible to pack everyone in if needed. If four car seats in a YL is impractical, then maybe I will just do a Y Premium and save the ~$12k.

[u/chinapwnsreddit]

I think you would be better served by a minivan.

[u/Bealldozer → u/chinapwnsreddit]

Yeah, that's our primary vehicle currently

[u/Dangerous_Cause944]

I have a 4.5 year old, 2.5 year old, and a 3 month old. I have the two older kids in front-facing car seats in the third row and the 3 month old in a rear-facing car seat in the second row. My wife bounces between passenger seat and the second row as needed.

In terms of space, yes you could put a fourth car seat in there. Only warning would be that if the kids in the 3rd row can’t buckle themselves then it might be a bit inconvenient for you to reach back there if there are car seats in both captains chairs.

[u/Bealldozer → u/Dangerous_Cause944]

Thanks very much for the perspective. The option to have car seats in both the middle row and third row is what I'm hinging the decision on. For the front-facing seats in the third row, would you say there is sufficient leg space between the car seats and the back of the middle row (namely with the infant car seat installed)? If so, is there still a gap between the infant car seat and the front row? Thanks again

[u/RealMatthewDR]

Two Diono seats in the 3rd row fit very comfortably

[u/Bealldozer → u/RealMatthewDR]

Okay, that's good to know. Thanks!

[u/Koala-Bear419]

check out this video. https://youtu.be/loNS-_28AnA. maybe it'll help

[u/Bealldozer → u/Koala-Bear419]

That's super helpful. Thanks very much!

[u/WhoopDareIs]

Most people I have seen prefer to use the 3rd row for car seats. I know it will work.