38.00 car seat at walmart?

Baylor

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #1

I don't know what make it is but I see them all the time.. I am wondering.. If there is someone that knows the make and how they are ?

I know that all car seats have to meet certain standards.. But I am wondering what you think of them?

 

mommy-medic

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #2

Do you know the brand? Is it an infant seat, convertible (RF and FF) combination (FF then booster) or 3-in-1 (RF, FF, booster), or booster?

 

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cat mommy

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #3

My guess is you are thinking of the Cosco Scenera. It is a very basic seat--no padding, no ease of use features. A lot of people here like it a lot--especially as a back up seat.

 

Baylor

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #4

cat mommy said:

My guess is you are thinking of the Cosco Scenera. It is a very basic seat--no padding, no ease of use features. A lot of people here like it a lot--especially as a back up seat.

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It is probably a cosco brand... That sounds right to me.. I think it is just FF though ?

 

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cat mommy

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #5

No, the Scenera is a convertible that goes from RF to FF.

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Oct 29, 2010

• #6

If it's the Cosco Scenera, then it's a fine basic seat. As I wrote in another thread, I'd MUCH rather see a kid in a Scenera than in a Craiglist seat.

 

Defrost

Moderator - CPSTI Emeritus

• Oct 29, 2010

• #7

Is it this one?

 

Baylor

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #8

Defrost said:

Is it this one?

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it looks like the same style.. but I have only seen a boy/ girl version. The girls seat has all kinds of flowers and is pink?

 

mommy-medic

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #9

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cosco-Scenera-5-Point-Convertible-Car-Seat-Pink-In-Bloom/13004564 ?

If not, can you find the seat in question on walmarts site?

 

Baylor

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #10

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cosco-Scenera-5-Point-Convertible-Car-Seat-Pink-In-Bloom/13004564

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #11

The Scenera will rear-face most kids to at least two, works well from birth, and while it's a very basic seat and the top slots are too low for most kids to make it to the forward-facing limit (many kids actually outgrow it rear- and forward-facing at the same time, it's not uncommon) it installs well in many a vehicle (though you often need a pool noodle in more sloped back seats), is lightweight for easy travel, and is quite a functional little seat.

Considering that it could work from birth to about 35 lbs. for most kids for $40, and could be followed by a $150 Graco Nautilus, and with those, possibly followed by a Cosco Ambassador for $15 or so if the kid outgrows the Nautilus in high-backed booster mode and needs a wider seat with a little more leg support, so the total cost to car seat a kid from birth until they fit an adult belt could be just over $200, plus tax? I'm quite fond of the seat. There are many families who need safe seats on a small budget, and this, thankfully, fits the bill.

 

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NicoleCPST

Senior Community Member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #12

The name is on the link. It's a Cosco Scenera, RF to 35lbs, FFto 40. It's a great seat, basic, but passes all the tests. And as previously stated we'd rather see a jos in a Scenera than even a Britax off Craigslist. Its recommended often due to shell/harness height and its budget friendly pricing.

 

jess71903

Ambassador

• Oct 29, 2010

• #13

Oh yeah, the Scenera is great for the price! They even just released a version that RF to 40lbs, too!

 

LuckyFins3Lil'Fish

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #14

So yup, the good ol' Scenera.

That's what my 2.5yo twin girls are RF in & have been in since they were around 6 months old. MY DS also used one until he outgrew it.

No lies, that sucker is PITA to get a proper infant recline on, but once you do it & your familiar w/ how the seat is, it's a breeze (IMO anyway). It's a great back up seat & even a great primary seat when you are on a super tight budget.

 

Baylor

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #15

Thanks for all that.. So if I wanted to purchase one of these from time to time and donate them.. Can you drop them off at police stations or firehouses? Where would one do that?

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Oct 29, 2010

• #16

Better to make a donation to SafeKids.

 

Baylor

New member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #17

chickabiddy said:

Better to make a donation to SafeKids.

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Why? Can you designate areas or what you are donating for?

As much as I would like to help everyone.. I would like to start with my own area.

 

NannyMom

Well-known member

• Oct 29, 2010

• #18

chickabiddy said:

Better to make a donation to SafeKids.

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:yeahthat: Safe Kids can often get seats cheaper because they buy in bulk. Contact them if you'd like to make a donation.

 

LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician

• Oct 29, 2010

• #19

Also, SafeKids knows where the need is. Maybe they have a bunch of Sceneras already but could really use some boosters or combo seats.

There's also a potential liability issue. Probably not so much with a new, unopened seat, but they would probably prefer to purchase themselves (using any discounts they may get).

You could talk with a local tech or someone at your SafeKids coalition to see if there's a way you could earmark money for seat purchases. Not sure about that.

 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants

• Oct 29, 2010

• #20

LISmama810 said:

Also, SafeKids knows where the need is. Maybe they have a bunch of Sceneras already but could really use some boosters or combo seats.

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Yes. We tend to be fairly well-stocked with convertibles, but we don't have many HWH seats or HBBs.

If you donate to your local coalition, it stays local. If we were offered money specifically for seat purchases, we would use it for seats. But honestly, if you care about child passenger safety, just donate and let them use it for what they need it for.