The 4 Kids Dad
4 kids, newborn twins, one minivan — gear advice from a dad who’s actually doing it
4 kids
Four stages at once
2 twins
Newborns, in the thick of it
1 minivan
Kia Carnival, seated 2+2+2
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Car Seat Expiration Date: How to Find and Calculate It
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Narrowest Car Seats for 3 Across: 7 Slim Seats Ranked by Width
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3 Car Seats Across: How to Fit Three in One Row, Step by Step
Fitting three car seats in one row is a puzzle. Here’s the order to solve it: measure, match, install, then buckle.
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Suction Plate for High Chair: Will It Stick to Your Tray?
Will a suction plate actually stick to your high chair tray? Three quick checks before you buy — surface, size, seal.
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Silicone vs Bamboo Plates for Baby: Which Is Easier to Live With?
Silicone or bamboo? The difference shows up at the sink, not the tray — plus the label detail to check first.
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Best High Chair for Twins: 5 Picks That Fit Two Side by Side
Two babies, two trays, one set of hands. The high chairs that fit side by side and make double cleanup easier.
How I research
Personally tested
Gear our family actually uses, labeled in every post:
- Our Kia Carnival (6-seat, 2+2+2)
- Two rotating car seats in its captain’s chairs
- Love to Dream Swaddle Up, with newborn twins
Researched
Everything else, checked before it’s written:
- Specs from manufacturers’ official product pages, with the date checked
- Safety guidance from NHTSA and the CPSC, not forum threads
- A “Personally tested” or “Researched” label on every post
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