Anonymous wrote:Yes! I’ve had your issue with rental cars but never either of our suvs. I think the low to the ground sedan causes you to have to bend and twist. You can probably teach your older one to buckle herself now, or at least get it lined up and you just click it

Thanks PP, yeah it feels like the angle I have to bend and hold in order to help her get situated is especially awkward and uncomfortable. I'm in pretty good shape but not great, so I don't know if I could improve the issue through strength training or if it is what it is with the angle.

SUV or minivan would definitely help.

Yes! I’ve had your issue with rental cars but never either of our suvs. I think the low to the ground sedan causes you to have to bend and twist. You can probably teach your older one to buckle herself now, or at least get it lined up and you just click it

I drive a Civic and I feel there is something about the (low) height of the car seat that just kills my back when I'm getting my daughter buckled and situated. She just turned 2 and is rear-facing still. I'm also due with my second baby in a few weeks so I'll be dealing with little ones and car seats for a while.

To those who drive a small SUV so the car seat sits higher up relative to your body - is it noticeably less painful? If so I would consider a different vehicle.

Guess this is what I get for having babies at 40 haha.