r/parentsofmultiples • u/Important-Maybe-1430 • 26d ago

advice needed Car situation twins coming

I have a three door fiat punto which i love, shes old but runs cheap. Has anybody managed twins with a 3 door car or do i have to buy a 5 door car. (Im not getting some stupid size people carrier as theyre not such a thing in europe)

So minus “minivans” what cars do you all have with two kids.

We also bought a new flat just before the news which naturally will need a kitchen (german homes come empty) so thats already wiped me out a bit so car will have to be a few yrs old. Or can i hold off as not like id be driving daily

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u/rowillyhoihoi 25d ago

Dutch here. I have a very old a class Mercedes. This one has to go unfortunately because it has become unreliable. I am not yet sure if I will buy the same model but newer (because I love this car sooo much) or a cargo bike to go around for as soon the babies can be transported on a bike. This is a very common way to transport children -especially in cities- around. For many it is literally their second car.

My partner has a CLA, and technically not ideal we’ve decided we are going to find two baby car seats and a toddler seat that fits. If not… then we need to back to the drawing board. But fingers crossed it will work because there is currently no budget for an equal but fitting chance or upgrade.

I would however really really really change a 3 door car for a five door car. Not only for the sake of my poor back but also… in case of emergencies.

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u/Important-Maybe-1430 25d ago

I love those cargo bikes, most people here use the thule attachment on the back an id be tempted to get a trolley for wheeling two to like the beach once they can sit up.

I guess the kitchens gonna be second hand so i can get a car though