light convertible seat for 2nd car and travel?

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I am going to need a 2nd convertible seat for my 9 month old son. I already have a TrueFit which I chose primarily because of the high weight limits, figuring I could get a lot of use out of this seat. So this would be nice for the 2nd seat also. But I would like to get something that can easily be transferred to grandma's car as well as light enough to travel with on a plane, etc. Cost isn't a huge factor, though it would be nice to spend less than $150. Any recommendations? Thanks for the help!
 
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I'd look at the Cosco Scenera and the Safety 1st Avenue. Both under $100, both rear face to 35 pounds with tall shells, forward to 40. The Scenera is a barebones seat, but nine pounds and narrow, so great for a spare/travel seat. Top slots are at 15". The Avenue has 16" top slots, and has padding in the cover and foam underneath, but is generally the Scenera's big cousin.

Wendy
 
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Neither has lockoffs. I haven't installed an Avenue yet, but I hear it's pretty darn similar to the Scenera, and I don't consider the Scenera difficult by any stretch of the imagination. For a newborn it would require some work to get the correct angle, and even for an older rear facer sometimes you need a noodle to get the angle less than upright, but overall the Scenera is a pretty easy seat I find. I imagine the Avenue is very similar.

Wendy
 
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wendytthomas said:
Neither has lockoffs. I haven't installed an Avenue yet, but I hear it's pretty darn similar to the Scenera, and I don't consider the Scenera difficult by any stretch of the imagination. For a newborn it would require some work to get the correct angle, and even for an older rear facer sometimes you need a noodle to get the angle less than upright, but overall the Scenera is a pretty easy seat I find. I imagine the Avenue is very similar.

Wendy
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thanks i need to find these to see if they would work for us. I like the price :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
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Thanks- that is helpful. Seems the Avenue is not available for purchase in too many places?
 

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