https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 23:59:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-998446 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:55:21 +0000 sorrycharlie 998446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE our my ride 65! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-998445 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:52:19 +0000 Dandelion 998445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I did a lot of research when I was pregnant with S. We intended to start from the beginning with a convertible instead of a bucket seat. The Graco MyRide ended up being the best for that purpose, even against other expensive brands. Granted, I was looking for one that was good for newborns, but I think it's still the best in its class. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-998443 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:52:06 +0000 boiledpnut 998443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've also heard that the Alpha Omega Elite is terrible. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-998439 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:50:12 +0000 regberadaisy 998439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked this a month or so back and got tons of reco for the Cosco Scenera. $39 on Walmart!<br /> <a href="http://carseatblog.com/2813/dorel-cosco-scenera-review-a-true-workhorse/" rel="nofollow">http://carseatblog.com/2813/dorel-cosco-scenera-review-a-true-workhorse/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-998170 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:26:34 +0000 MamaJ 998170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My MIL also just bought the alpha omega elite at Costco the other day. I think she said it was around $60. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-998166 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:21:48 +0000 loveisstrange 998166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is so not difficult to install.... For real. We use a rolled up towel to get the level correct, but other than that its pretty easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997338 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:52:38 +0000 runsyellowlites 997338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: No prob! FWIW the Alpha Omega Elite is generally not a recommended seat among techs as the consensus is it's difficult to install properly rf, is outgrown quickly, and is NOT a recommended booster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997330 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:48:47 +0000 Bao 997330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Evenflo Titan Elite and Graco Sport. I got both for around $80. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997304 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:41:47 +0000 Mommy Finger 997304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I didn't even think about looking at Costco!</p> <p>@zippylef: @runsyellowlites: Thanks for the info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997295 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:39:23 +0000 StbHisMrs 997295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: I second the Alpha Omega Elite, I used that for my son (way back when) and it was great! I actually just suggested this one to my husband for our back up vehicle, because I found it for $74.99 at costco the other day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997294 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:39:03 +0000 runsyellowlites 997294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's a list of the tech recommended seats for under $150 from the car seat group I'm in:</p> <p>Cosco APT:<br /> Stats: $50, Rear facing to 40 lbs / 40” / head to the top of the 23” shell. Forward facing to 40 lbs with 14” top harness slots, 6 year expiration<br /> Pros: Inexpensive, fits small newborns and preemies<br /> Cons: Usually needs a pool noodle to install, will be outgrown rear and forward facing around age 3, seat is fairly wide, straps can be twisty.</p> <p>Safety 1st Guide 65:<br /> Stats: $80, Rear facing to 40 lbs / 40” / head to the top of the 24” shell. Forward facing to 65 lbs with 17” top harness slots.<br /> Pros: Inexpensive<br /> Cons: Usually needs a pool noodle to install, does not fit newborns and young infants, straps can be twisty, headrest sometimes pushes kids' heads forward.</p> <p>Evenflo SureRide:<br /> Stats: $100, Rear facing to 40 lbs / 40” / 1” from the top of the 25” shell. Forward facing to 65 lbs with 19” top harness slots, 6 year expiration.<br /> Pros: Inexpensive, fits average size newborns, fairly easy to install, fairly narrow side to side.<br /> Cons: Narrow set harness straps do not have strap covers and may irritate the child’s neck. Harness isn’t long enough to fit kids at the upper end of the seat’s weight limit</p> <p>Graco MyRide:<br /> Stats: $130, rear facing to 40 lbs / head 1” from the top of the 25” shell. Forward facing to 65 or 70 lbs with 17” top harness slots, 6 year expiration for the 65 lb model, 7 year expiration for the 70 lb model.<br /> Pros: Inexpensive, fits newborns.<br /> Cons: Very wide, and very reclined for forward facing use so it loses a good amount of harness height growing room forward facing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997290 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:37:57 +0000 loveisstrange 997290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Alpha-Omega-Convertible-Lamont/dp/B0043D2A9O" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Alpha-Omega-Convertible-Lamont/dp/B0043D2A9O</a></p> <p>There are some reviews complaining about the size, but I drive a fairly small, UK spec car and dont have an issue. We have also RFed in in the back of DHs Accord coupe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997281 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:34:47 +0000 travellingbee 997281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: wow that's a great price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997273 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:31:45 +0000 loveisstrange 997273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alpha Omega Elite. Great reviews, nicely made, feels sturdy, nice soft fabric, and only about $100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997269 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:30:50 +0000 sslm 997269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wondering about this too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-cheap-convertible-car-seat#post-997264 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:29:46 +0000 Mommy Finger 997264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have to buy a car seat for my mom's car for the few times she may need to pick up DS from daycare. Can someone recommend a good reasonably priced car seat? Obviously safety comes first but we don't need all the bells and whistles. Thanks! </p>