Question What's the next least expensive rear-facing seat other than the Cosco Scenera?

VLsMom · Jan 25, 2011

A friend of mine is considering turning her son (13 months) rear-facing so she bought the Cosco Scenera ~ and hates it. She complains it installs poorly and the crotch strap is too short for her chubby legged little guy...and doesn't like how the seat feels cheap. She cloth diapers too so that adds extra bulk.

She really wants to turn him back around rear facing but can't spend a lot of money ~ so what's a nice seat that will rear-face awhile (I do not know how much her little guy weighs...somewhere in the 21-23 lbs range) that doesn't cost a ton of money!?

thanks for the help! I used to be active on this board and keep up with what's new and nice but have been out of the loop for a couple years. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks!

rachelandtyke · Jan 25, 2011

Evenflo Tribute or Titan?

Here's the thread I was thinking of: http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=145438

Someone compared the Tribute and Roundabout and liked the Tribute quite a lot.

Looks like they are on walmart.com for $45-$55, so similar to the Scenera.

VLsMom · Jan 25, 2011

thank you! I'll give her the suggestion. Maybe she can return the Scenera.

VLsMom · Jan 25, 2011

Does the Evenflo Tribute RF to 30 or 35 lbs?

What's the diff between the Tribute and the Titan?

jess71903 · Jan 25, 2011

Maybe the OnSide Air? It's based on the Scenera but has more padding and air pillow things. Other than that, the MyRide will last longer RF and FF than the Scenera, although it's over $100. The Evenflo Triumph Advance has been replaced by the Triumph 65, and should be on sale if you can find one. The Avenue is under $100.

I get the Tribute and the Titan mixed up.

sunnymw · Jan 25, 2011

titan rf to 35lbs but has a short ish shell.

i would see if she can find any efta's on sale. there was one for $95 at my toys r us last week.

you could also get with her and buy a seat from swap here

VLsMom · Jan 26, 2011

thanks for the recommendations, I'll pass the info on!

henrietta · Jan 26, 2011

the On Side Air, which is a "better" Scenera w/some added "safety" features, was on sale for $60 recently....maybe on Albeebaby.com or Kmart.com... It's pretty tall.

The newer Evenflo Tribute has a rearfacing weight limit of 35 lbs, EPS foam, and 4 shoulder harness slots. It's a bit easier to install than the Scenera, it seems, and it will last height wise about the same amount of time. It feels a bit sturdier than the Scenera.

The Titan is more expensive and maybe not as roomy...although it does go to 50 lbs forward facing now. I'm not sure if it would last as long rearfacing as the Tribute, and I think it may be shorter.

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