Need local car seat for 2.5 year old 30 lbs

wondering1 · Jul 30, 2015

Hi there.

Short visit from relatives flying in Friday morning and leaving Monday evening.

Unexpectedly, I need a car seat for 2.5 year old, 30 lbs. currently forward facing. Looking at what I can get locally, looks like the Costco Apt 50 is available right away.

I can go to Babies R Us, Toys R Us, BuyBuyBaby, Target, Walmart, etc.

I was checking http://carseatblog.com/30022/comparison-of-budget-priced-convertible-carseats-under-100/

We won't need the seat after Monday. Will I be able to donate it?

Blah! Family members promised seat available but ours is expired.

Thank you for any ideas on an inexpensive seat that I can walk in and buy tonight.

w1

AllieK · Jul 30, 2015

Scenera NEXT would also be a cheap option.

ketchupqueen · Jul 30, 2015

Check to make sure the straps are tall enough. As long as they are the APT is an ok choice though wide.

Target carries both the SureRide and SecureKid or Maestro at many locations and either one is a good choice. At his weight the Chase (walmart carries) would also work. (All are by Evenflo and lightweight and easy to install in most cars and planes.) all would last long enough to be kept as a backup/travel seat.

If this is just the one trip and it won't be used again (even on the plane home?) the Cosco High Back Booster (also at Target and Walmart) which, despite the name, is a harnessed combination seat and not useable as a booster, is cheap and an ok choice as long as he is below the top slots as well.

Qarin · Jul 30, 2015

Where are they flying from? 2.5year old will have his own seat on the airplane, so ... could they not bring the child's seat? Be a ton more comfortable (and safe) for them on the plane...

wondering1 · Jul 30, 2015

Scenario NEXT only has 13.5" top slots? Asking to see if this is high enough. Picked it up but doubting the top slot.

Evenflo SureRide DLX 65 Convertible Carseat in Steel is $100 at one Target - the others say 4-7 business days before they will be in store.

Evenflo SecureKid DLX Harness Booster "not sold in this store" for our whole area

Evenflo Maestro Harness Booster Seat available today $80 in a few stores in one color

Evenflo Advanced Chase LX Harnessed Booster Car Seat, Twist - available today $65

Cosco High Back Booster - out of stock

Seems like I should go get the Evenflo Advanced Chase LX $65 and if the Scenera doesn't work then use the Chase?

bubbaray · Jul 30, 2015

Maestro is my choice.

Cnidaria · Jul 30, 2015

You can use the Scenera NEXT rear-facing. Problem solved!

wondering1 · Jul 30, 2015

Cnidaria said:
You can use the Scenera NEXT rear-facing. Problem solved!

As a fan of extended rear facing, I like that idea!

Maybe since he's on a trip, he'll just go with the flow

Now to install. Fingers crossed.

Thanks everyone!

w1

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