Best affordable convertible?

Unregistered · Mar 29, 2006

I am a britax fan all the way and have never owned anything else but I am trying to do some research for a friend who has triplets and is severely on a budget. They have outgrown their infant seats and need to be in convertibles as soon as possible. Thanks for any quick help!

Unregistered · Mar 29, 2006

Cosco Scenera 5 point (not the overhead shield). Its a super tall seat compared to its competitors. It'll last much longer by height than some way more expensive 40 lb seats.

Its light, easy to use in lots of cars, etc. All around great seat for $40 at Walmart, Kmart or Target. BRU has a deluxe version that's more padded, etc. I think its $70-80?? FWIW, I like the Walmart color best (black and tan). The Target one is navy and light blue, Kmart is brown and kinda itchy.

Victorious4 · Mar 29, 2006

If she's not used to Britax, then I say the Cosco Scenera 5-point harness (RF to 35# & FF to 40# only about $40-70) ... otherwise, if she can afford it, the new Fisher Price Safe Voyage is very much like the Marathon (RF to 33# & FF to 55# about $170).

my3girls · Mar 30, 2006

I think it's the Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe that harnesses to 55 lbs, Elitecarseats.com shows them both. The FP SV only harnesses to 40 lbs, but I think saving $20 isn't worth the seat being more limited. I don't really even know if the FP SV is available, maybe it's backordered and your friend wouldn't be able to find one, I just didn't want you to tell her $180 and then she tell you she got a "deal" when she really got the 40 lb limit ones.

Victorious4 · Mar 30, 2006

Well, huh -- I didn't know that! THANKS

Dreaming_of_Speed · Mar 30, 2006

I wonder if that's a typo? No one has mentioned that in all the discussion about this seat. not to mention the differences in the deluxe vs not deluxe seem be a head support and cover options, why would they make them difference weight limits? If they were the same internals and why would they make different internals?

I have the scenera and if she's really on a tight budget i'd suggest that one. It has the highest RFing limit of any current seat. The deluxe model at BRU isnt really padded anymore than the original, it comes with a head support and harness pads and a red and black plaid cover. I havent used the SV so i cant recommend it or not recommend it.

scatterbunny · Mar 30, 2006

Yes, this is true. The Fisher Price Safe Voyage (NOT Deluxe) is based on the Roundabout, harnessing to 40 pounds. The Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe is based on the Marathon and harnesses to 55 pounds. Then there is the Safe Voyage Booster, based on the Starriser Comfy.

Pretty confusing, for sure. I think Britax could have put a little more thought into the names of the seats to make it easier on consumers.

LuvBug · Mar 30, 2006

Dont forget the Fisher Price Safe Voyage Infant Seat as well, it is based on the companion, with the rebound bar

It isnt out yet though.
The FP SV EX or deluxe(based on the decathlon because it has the 3 buckle positions and "padded insert") doesnt go to 65lbs more than likely because it doesnt have the hugs. here was the 'preview' thread on babybargains about them http://www.windsorpeak.com/babybargains/blog/B40737805/C1268733385/E20050913171122/index.html

tjham · Mar 31, 2006

I've wondered about the HUGS deal. If the SV Deluxe can go to 55 without the HUGS, then it seems to me, that means the MA could also go to 55 without them?

LuvBug · Mar 31, 2006

tjham said:
I've wondered about the HUGS deal. If the SV Deluxe can go to 55 without the HUGS, then it seems to me, that means the MA could also go to 55 without them?

probably. The roundabout doesnt have hugs and goes to 40lbs, so I think the MA could do the same, and since the FP SV goes to 55lbs.

Either way, from my understanding, the hugs helps out in a crash no matter what the weight of the child. It probably allows the seat to be used at a higher weight because it helps out some.

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