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Anxiety about Conv. Carseat only need one for a trip

BabyBoyNYCBabyBoyNYC member
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So we live in the city and never use a carseat. But we are going back home in June for DS 1st birthday in Florida. I'm going to buy a convertible carseat for the trip but I just know I'm going to have to switch cars a bunch on this trip and i'm scared its going to be such a hassle, plus lugging it to and from the airport. I was looking at the Graco My Ride 65 a  few friends have it that have cars in the city and say they like it. If anyone has this is it easy install and un-install? The first time I will be installing it is in a rushed taxi at 4:30am in the morning so i'm actually thinking about using a car service instead.
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Re: Anxiety about Conv. Carseat only need one for a trip

  • BiancaBeezzBiancaBeezz

    There are places where you can rent car seats. Order online and they will send to your destination. 

     

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    If you are renting a car a lot of places have car seats for an additional fee.  

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  • memali26memali26 member

    The MyRide is a great seat, but it's pretty large to be lugging around. We have an Evenflo Triumph that isn't much smaller than the MyRide, but is super easy to install. We've put it in 3 cars besides our own and it just takes a minute or two.

    The Costco Scenera is a little smaller and very inexpensive if you just need it for this trip. I'm not sure how easy it is to install, though.

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  • BabyBoyNYCBabyBoyNYC member
    did anyone else see the news report on HLN about Costco having the worst carseat? I don't know if they have different types but it just freaked me out plus you need a car to get to the Costco here and we don't have a membership
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  • memali26memali26 member

    imageBabyBoyNYC:
    did anyone else see the news report on HLN about Costco having the worst carseat? I don't know if they have different types but it just freaked me out plus you need a car to get to the Costco here and we don't have a membership

    I miss typed - it's not Costco, it's Cosco like LalaMama said. It's available at WalMart, Target, Babies'R'Us, etc.  The seat is just as safe as any other on the market, they all have to meet the same safety standards, it is just has less extras like cupholders or extra padding. We don't have it, but I know of many people who do and it's a great seat.

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  • kacellekacelle member

    imageLalaMama81:
    We have a Cosco Scenera as our back up and travel seat. It's gone to Florida, California, France, etc. It's lightweight, and you can get them for under $50. It isn't as easy to install as my Britax, but Britaxs are known for their easy install. I think if you are able to practice a few times before you go, you'll be fine. 

    This is what we have as the backup to our Britax as well. 

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  • Karen1998Karen1998 member
    imagememali26:

    imageBabyBoyNYC:
    did anyone else see the news report on HLN about Costco having the worst carseat? I don't know if they have different types but it just freaked me out plus you need a car to get to the Costco here and we don't have a membership

    I miss typed - it's not Costco, it's Cosco like LalaMama said. It's available at WalMart, Target, Babies'R'Us, etc.  The seat is just as safe as any other on the market, they all have to meet the same safety standards, it is just has less extras like cupholders or extra padding. We don't have it, but I know of many people who do and it's a great seat.

    Cosco is a Chinese company.  If you go to any port, you'll see tons of shipping containers with their name on them.  

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  • maiken1027maiken1027
    imagekacelle:

    imageLalaMama81:
    We have a Cosco Scenera as our back up and travel seat. It's gone to Florida, California, France, etc. It's lightweight, and you can get them for under $50. It isn't as easy to install as my Britax, but Britaxs are known for their easy install. I think if you are able to practice a few times before you go, you'll be fine. 

    This is what we have as the backup to our Britax as well. 

    We have it as a backup also to a Britax and MyRide.  As a backup, I think it's great. We use it for the babysitter, friends cars and when we travel.  It is so much lighter to lug around than the Britax or MyRide! 

    Whichever seat you get, make sure you put your kiddo in it before you leave so you can get the straps at the right setting for them.  

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  • MrsIMrsI member
    We got our cosco at walmart and it also came in a nice plastic bag with handle that would be nice for a trip rather than a box.  Ours is also the back up and it was like $40.
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  • LMBecky11LMBecky11 member
    We have a Cosco seat as our main seat. It isn't as padded as some others probably are, but I an confident in it. It also has a cup holder. I got it for like $40 at Wal-mart. It is easy to install and my baby likes to be in it. Like someone else said, it came in a plastic case with a handle, so it would be easy enough to carry.
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