Our 10 favorite convertible car seats for $100 and under
There are a lot of convertible car seats for under 100 dollars. People spend a lot on their kids to ensure they look nice and are safe. But, if you can save some money and keep them just as safe, then there is no reason not to. One seat is called the Cosco Scenara Next. It is light and safety advocates love it.
Key Takeaways:
- When you go looking for car seat bargains, there’s one thing you should know: every single car seat, no matter how cheap, has passed the same set of safety standards. It it’s for sale at a reputable store, it’s safe to use.
- Beloved by safety advocates who point to this seat to show there are fine car seats at almost any price point, the Next is incredibly light — under 8 pounds — which leads many parents to bring it on trips.
- The “40RF” in the name comes from the fact that you can safely fasten your child of up to 40 pounds and 40 inches — the size of your average 4-year-old — in your car rear-facing for enhanced safety. That makes this seat an especially good buy if you plan to hang on to it for a while.
“Whatever your reason, when you go looking for car seat bargains, there’s one thing you should know: every single car seat, no matter how cheap, has passed the same set of safety standards.”