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I personally would not be comfortable with a scenera as a back up in this situation. It is tricky to install. If my kids was to ride in a seat installed by someone who didn't quite get carseat safety, I would want a seat that is easy to install.
ETA: Can you pre-install the seat at all? I have had good results jamming it into the back off the seat.
What is your budget?
I'd be willing to shell out about 100 bucks for a seat. Maybe. That sucks though with the Scenera being so cheap! I would use my MyRide but with the buckle being so difficult I'm afraid of even more misuse there. I was thinking about getting the Roundabout before I bought the Scenera today.
The Scenera, like almost all Dorel seats, is supposed to be coming out with dual level lines at some point to allow for a more upright install. I'm personally comfortable using mine more upright.
Here's how you install a Scenera without a noodle:
http://carseatblog.com/13201/more-info-on-dorels-new-rear-facing-recline-range-for-convertibles/
The blog reports that according to Dorel's response when asked what seats would get the dual lines, they stated that the goal was to have them on all convertible seats by April 2012, with the Pria being the only exception due to the Tiny Fit insert.
You should be able to install the seat at the proper angle without using noodles. You'll just wedge the lip of the seat by baby's feet into the vehicle seat back. It can take a little practice, but once you get it down it's nice not to have to mess around with noodles.
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