Inexpensive seats

[livilou]

It's been decided that a carseat is needed for mother in law's car. I hate the idea, but it's beyond my control.

Anyways, the car is a 2005 (or similar year) Ford Escape. Obviously I need something that will fit in that vehicle. On top of that, I need something where the straps don't dig into the neck (having that problem with the seat in our car), something that is simple to use (MIL is entirely clueless and won't listen to anyone try to explain it to her so I need something that is pretty easy to use) and inexpensive is good.

I'm looking at perhaps a Scenera LX or Evenflo Triumph 65. Opinions?

 

[Kaitsmom]

How old and big is your kiddo?

Why does she need a seat? Would you be able to install it? My child doesnt ride with anyone who wont/cant properly restrain her.

 

[mylittlet]

What seat bothers her neck?

 

[Dmcj13]

Forget the Triumph. Don't get me wrong, it is my all time favorite rear facing seat, but I have such a hard time getting a decent install in my MIL's Escape, so we gave her our True fit instead. Maybe try the Scenera or the new Guide 65

 

[Carrie_R]

Triumph might be good for the knobs. I'd also look at the MyRide -- I find it very easy to use, rear-facing. The Scenera can be tricky, if she'll be reinstalling, due to the need for noodles and the continuous harness.

 

[livilou]

I will be the one installing it. I would never be okay with her in a seat that MIL installed & the most recent stats are in my signature, shes 10 months now though. CA is what bothers her neck now

 

[jourdysmom]

What about the true Fit? The butterfly one has been $100 or so

http://www.dealomite.com/infant-toddler/strollers-car-seats/Y11107A-LC

 

[urwnl]

I have a Scenera as extra seat but stopped using it with the grandparents because they can't understand the concept of the continuous loop.

 

[Kaitsmom]

Maybe the Cosco Apt, theres an Elite or something that comes with.extra pads and is like $50 at Kmart and Target; they also have a pink one. I dont know how it installs in an Escape, but its a littlr bigger then the Scenera.