Trooper 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

I think the rate of people getting car seats and strollers destroyed is not as high as the internet would have you believe. I also notice it’s always people with pricey gear (Nuna, uppababy, etc). I’ve flown all over the country and to japan many times with my 1.5 year old and my graco travel stroller always makes it out fine. You could get the babytrend trooper for ~$100 and check it, or bring it on the plane for the baby to sit in if you buy them a seat. ETA: just read that baby isn’t here yet, so would prob still be in a bucket seat. I’m sure baby trend or safety first has some cheaper ones!

Nope, we got the baby trooper slim 3 in 1. I will say, the extend may have fit, but I couldn’t risk it. We had plenty of plane seat room on the sides with the trooper. I think it’s because the width is measured by the widest part, not the base.

The Cosco one is just extremely basic. It is perfect safe. It has to be in order to be sold. I opted for the Baby Trend Trooper because it has higher weight limits and I had heard the Cosco one can be hard to install. The trooper was less than $100. If you want one with better materials I think the general recommendation is the Maxi Cosi Romi but that has lower weight limits too IIRC

Yes, went from a Chicco 360 to a baby trend 3 in 1, which allowed me to fit my third car seat easily as well. The 360 was so big and bulky, it made it hard for my 4yo daughter and 7yo niece to get out and I couldn’t push my front seats in my Tuscon back much because it leaned back so far. Taking that into account the fact that it turned to give me access to my 1yo it was practically useless.

I went with baby trend bc they were cheaper and waited for the trade in event at target. It’s usually in September if you can wait! If you have a red card debit card you save 5% off the top which adds up with 4 fucking car seats 😭 I think used my target rewards id been saving up too. Also just saying it’s almost 4 years later and my kids are still using those baby trend seats in both cars and they look pretty much new.