When we buy our child’s car seat, we don’t always think about whether we need a narrow one or not. Sometimes our cars are are smaller than we think, and the car seat ends up being too big, and doesn’t fit in the back seat well. When this happens, we either need to scoot the front seats up which can be uncomfortable, or we need to consider a different one. If you’re looking to find a narrow car seat for your more compact car, here are a few to consider.
Narrow Car Seats for a Compact Car
- Marathon: Britax is a great company to consider. Not only do they have great car seats, but the seats have some excellent features to make sure your child stays safe. The Marathon is a great seat to consider for a convertible.
- Parkway: This is another great seat made by Britax. Just like the Marathon, this seat is very narrow. This is a great seat to keep in mind if you’re looking for a booster.
- Nautilus 3-in-1: Graco is another great car seat company to consider. The Nautilus 3-in-1 is just that. It can turn into 3 different styles of a car seat, and is once again a nice, narrow seat.
- Radian: Sunshine Kids is the creator of this seat. It holds children up to 65 lbs, and folds flat to a compact 6.5 “. Like the others, it’s great if you’re looking for a narrow seat.
With all the great seats on the market, it’s hard to decide on just one. My advice, choose one that your child finds comfortable, one that has the features that are convenient to both you and your child, and one that of course fits your vehicle the best. These are some of the best-selling car seats if you’re looking for a narrow one for your compact vehicle.

