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Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat Review

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Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat Review
Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat

Despite some gripes about a lack of padding, parents posting Cosco Scenera (starting at $40, Amazon) reviews at Amazon seem to find this super-cheap convertible car seat a comfortable option for their children. While many mention using it as a second car seat, most consumers on the site say it seems very safe. Parents posting Cosco Scenera reviews at Walmart report it's also easy to install and fits well in most cars.

The Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat is the lightest car seat we found, weighing in at only nine pounds. It is equipped with a five-point harness, the LATCH system, and removable, washable fabric. Children can ride rear-facing up to 40 pounds and forward-facing from 22 to 40 pounds.

This is the cheapest car seat on our list yet it lacks none of the must-have features. There are some indications that quality is lacking a bit, such as mentions of little padding and no headrest, and parents seem to purchase it mainly as a second car seat. That said, many users are big fans and deem it very safe, comfortable, and easy to install. If you're tight on cash, this is a solid budget car seat.
By Cheapism editors – August 4, 2011
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