Quick! What low cost car seat for short term use?

[T.O. Twins]

My brother-in-law is currently in the air flying to Pittsburgh with my 2.5 year old neice, and he forgot the carseat. The grandparents are going to go to Babies R Us to pick something up to use on the visit. What should they get?

At home, my niece rides rear facing in a Marathon and a Truefit. She is really light (probably under 30lbs still) and about average for height. Ideally the seat they buy now will be used again on future trips to Pittsburgh, but they don't need another seat for home, so it should be inexpensive, if possible. I don't know what kind of car the grandparents drive, likely it's some sort of sedan. My bro-in-law isn't great with installation, so something easy to install would be a big bonus.

 

[nannykates]

Guide 65 or sureride if you want it to last the next few trips. The sureride will be cheaper at target, the guide at bru.

 

[veggiegirl228]

Cosco Apt

Cosco Scenera

Evenflo Sureride

 

[joolsplus3]

Guide 65 is called Easy Fit 65 at BRU, $99, Sure Ride is also at BRU, $119.
If they were considering FF her and really want something *easy* to install, the Secure Kid is the best bet.

 

[1mommy]

I would suggest the Evenflo SureRide, i found it super easy to install rearfacing in my hubbys truck and its $99.00. Plus look by the entrance to the store and you might find a coupon inside on of the weekly flyers to use. It also has high harness slots so it should last for a long time.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20794556