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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have one kid a Mini Cooper is enough.

Do you plan on going on day-long car trips with a week's supply of diapers and baby food?[/quote]

Actually, not with a rear-facing convertible car seat behind the passenger...or, perhaps there was some car seat that would have worked, but the one we had didn't, and the Mini was getting pretty old, so...just saying that a Mini Cooper could work, but it wouldn't necessarily be the best choice.[/quote]

We were determined to make it work with our Mini Cooper because we love that car. It was more than doable with the baby in the infant seat, but once we installed the convertible (after tons of research on what seat would reasonably fit behind the passenger) there was that long DUHHHHH moment where we realized that even though the seat fit, we had to climb in/out of the backseat while holding the baby. Again, doable, but in heels, with pump bag, laptop, diaper bag....became an ever-increasing pain in the ass. For you, the sedan will be FINE, plenty of space and an absolute luxury if you've previously had to deal with a two-door...however, with the small SUV you will get a little more head clearance for getting the baby in/out, and in my opinion the hatchback makes all the difference with loading and unloading groceries and gear while also juggling the kid. These are *conveniences*. As PP's are noting, any car can work. How much do you value convenience? How much do you hate hassle? How much do you drive vs. walk/public transport?[/quote]

Agree with this 100% like OP, we have one toddler and a 13 year old accord that is on its last legs. We are considering a small SUV just for the convenience of height and now having to bend and stoop so much to get her in the convertable car seat. Even though the stroller, work bags, pump, groceries, daycare bag, etc all fit in the trunk, it does take some maneuvering on my part and that is annoying when I am trying to quickly load up and get moving. So yes, while a sedan can absolutely accommodate you, a small SUV might be a little bit more comfortable. [/quote]

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