Cosco Kids Scenera NEXT
Rear-facing: 5-40 lbs. | 19-40″
Forward-facing: 22-40 lbs. | 19-40″
Pros:
- Very narrow, great for 3-across
- Ultra lightweight for a convertible
- Easy installation with either LATCH or seat belt
- Great travel seat
- Inexpensive
Cons:
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Very short top harness slots means seat is outgrown forward-facing before rear-facing
- Only available at Walmart
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Specifications
Rear-Facing
Weight limits: 5-40 lbs.
Height limits: 19-40″ and head must be 1” below top of seat
Forward-Facing
Weight limits: 20-65 lbs.
Height limits: 29-43″
Age limits: 1+ years old
A lockoff is a built-in feature that locks your seat belt for you. When a lockoff is present, you will not need to engage the locking mechanism of the seat belt.
A belt tensioner tightens the seat belt for you with little effort; it uses leverage to make the job easier. It presses the belt into a channel(s) to shorten it mechanically and create the tension.
A load leg rests on the floor of the vehicle and manages crash energy to reduce head injury in rear-facing carseats. It’s available on 2 convertible models. Not all vehicles allow load legs.
An anti-rebound bar (ARB) is an energy management feature that helps stabilize a rear-facing carseat and stops it from pivoting around its belt path. ARBs can be found on rear-facing only infant seats and on convertible/all-in-one seats.
Widest point: 17 ¼”
Highest harness height: 13 ½”
Installation/Vehicle Info
Lockoff: No
Belt-tensioner for easy install: No
Load leg: No
Anti-rebound bar: No
Manufacturer’s preferred method of installation: Either LATCH or seat belt
CarSeatSite notes on installation: Dorel, the parent company of CoscoKids, now requires their carseats in rear-facing mode to touch the seat in front (when possible) in an outboard position. This mandate is found in their FAQ and should be followed only if the vehicle manual allows it as well.
Vehicle seat protectors: Single layer of towel allowed
Flame retardant free covers available: Only on the Maxi-Cosi version of this seat, the Romi
FAA approved: Yes
Crash replacement guidelines: After a moderate to severe crash following NHTSA guidelines
Fit to Child
Harness type: Rethread (with slots)
Inserts: None
Newborn fit: Good
Lifespan/expiration: 8 years
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