Help fast--car seats

[dr&momto2boys]

Were leaving next week for a 10 day trip and decided we don't want to haul our huge car seat through the airport for our 2 year old or check either of our car seats (2yr old and 7 month old) because they're so expensive and I know what sometimes happens to our regular luggage. We'll be taking several trips this year alone where we'll need car seats for the rental cars and at $10/day to rent the yucky ones the car rental places have, I think I'd rather buy some specifically for travelling. Can someone please recommend lighter weight/less bulky not-too-expensive car seats please....

 

[all4fun]

The Cosco Scenera with 5-pt harness costs about $40 at Walmart/Kmart/Target and is awesome for traveling.

The Safety 1st Uptown, also sold at Walmart & Target for is more expensive ($99), but has EPP foam, higher top harness slots, easy install, and would also be nice for travel.


Hth!

 

[dr&momto2boys]

The Cosco Scenera with 5-pt harness costs about $40 at Walmart/Kmart/Target and is awesome for traveling.

The Safety 1st Uptown, also sold at Walmart & Target for is more expensive ($99), but has EPP foam, higher top harness slots, easy install, and would also be nice for travel.


Hth!

Thanks! I will look into both of those.

 

[jeni1072]

We have a Cosco one for traveling that FEELS like it weighs about 5 lbs! Its about 6 years old so I don't know if the design name is the same but it sounds like its probably the Scenera mentioned about. I got it at a Kmart sale for $20.

 

[KariC]

I would also check out the forums at car-safety.org. There are some excellent reviews and cps technicians on-site that could answer your questions. They always respond quickly too!

 

[dr&momto2boys]

It sounds like the Cosco is the way to go. Can't really go wrong for $40!! I don't mind buying 2 for travel purposes. I also saw the carry case (back pack) and think we'll get those also so the 2 yr old can use the seat on the plane. Thanks for the help!

 

[NYBlue1]

Make sure that the seats are airline certified if you plan on taking them on the planes as well !

 

[all4fun]

Thanks! I will look into both of those.

You're welcome. I also thought I would mention if you 2yr old is getting taller and might not have much growing room in the Scenera or Uptown, then a f/fing only seat like the Evenflo Chase might be another option. I, of course, am big proponent of extended rearfacing but if your LO is close to 30# or too tall for the Scenera, then a harnessed combo seat might be a better option for travel.

Hth!

 

[stacy6552]

Take the seat. All you need is to get yourself a carseat dufflebag. Its priceless!