Sonus Convertible Car Seat (model 34722060C)

Your budget for car seats is $600? You can easily buy both if you really wanted too. But here’s my opinion. Obviously the convertible is convenient, you only have to buy one seat. It’ll be used for a few years. Many people also state their baby did better in the convertible then infant seat. The infant seat though can usually be attached to a stroller, much more convenient for when baby falls asleep. In the newborn days baby will fall asleep in the car seat most of the time, and it is going to be easier to just slip them into the stroller with that or bring them inside and take them out. Especially when it’s cold/windy out. Throw on a car seat cover and go inside. Personally, I’d still do both. Being able to put baby in the car seat inside and bundle them up if need be is so much more convenient than standing at the car door and putting them in. Also when they’re a newborn quickly taking the car seat out if you’re at the gas station or running into a store is easy. If you’ve got the convertible you either have to throw them in a carrier or a whole other stroller every time. Just my opinion! I’ve got a 15 month old and have tried it all lol

Totally recommend just checking out Walmart for car seats, even Canadian tire. They usually have sales. Ranging from $150 and upwards. This is my convertible I have in my Silverado right now https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Evenflo-Sonus-Convertible-Car-Seat-0-4-Years/6000197659090 This is the travel system I had. https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Evenflo-Omni-Plus-Travel-System-with-Litemax-Infant-Car-Seat-0-5-Years/6000208847811?selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1083&cmpid=SEM_CA_596_3SJSMJLILC_21692540530_pmax&utm_id=SEM_CA_596_3SJSMJLILC_21692540530_pmax&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=always_on&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21688682147&gbraid=0AAAAADv6L0SLU5zy6FLnH7H_iKxqQqlPi&gclid=CjwKCAjwnN3OBhA8EiwAfpTYek1_UxLNekyvuWYMdZ6p9NwM4A8A4ISsGPgdwUbIOXDt40CHmXXpbBoCL2QQAvD_BwE

We just bought the Evenflo Sonus as it has a higher forward facing height and weight limit! It does seem bigger than the Cosco Scenera but it’s also light.

I have an Evenflo Sonus (this is similar to the titan) for travel and a Graco Triogrow for our car. The Triogrow is by far an easier install. The clicktight mechanism is very easy to use and I always feel confident about the install. It works front facing with my car, which doesn’t have removable head rests so if you are using it with a variety of cars it would likely be compatible (some forward facing car seats can only work with removable head rests). Downsides are that it’s very heavy and that it’s not particularly compact front to back (especially for a baby or younger toddler where you would want it more inclined). The Sonus is super light and easy to transport, but a pain to install. It takes me so long to install it and I don’t always feel particularly confident about my install, even when it took so long. If you don’t mind carrying a heavy AF car seat after ubering, I would get the Triogrow.

Totally! We had a few misses too before we decided it wasn't worth it to take the gamble. We bought a cheap/lightweight car seat to have on hand for travel and a carrying bag. I liked to install it in the plane seat to keep my kids contained on the flight anyway so that eliminated the baggage handling issue. We had a Cosco Scenera and Evenflo Sonus but this was a couple of years ago so I bet there are newer cooler options now.

I second the SEATS for Kids group on fb. Things to consider that weren't on your list that were important to me are being machine washable and having a non-rethread harness. And your specific car, and the heights of driver and passenger. We've had a lot of seats, with 2 kids in Carseats and seats in my, my husband's, and 2 grandparent cars. The Britax Clicktight installation is by far the easiest install, especially for non-expert installers. Britax does not allow for headrest interference, so some cars with non-removable head rests aren't compatible. Comments on specific seats: Britax Poplar S Clicktight: my favourite seat. Easy install, machine washable, no rethread harness, steel frame. Heavy (~40 lbs). We have 3 of these across 4 cars Britax Advocate Clicktight: an older seat, like the boulevard. A great seat, no longer made. The anti rebound bar on the poplar is better. Clek Foonf: premium seat. Easy install. Heavy with a steel frame. Harness must be manually rethreaded. Pain in the bum to clean, even with the Ziip cover. Canadian. Britax emblem: solid seat, but no longer made. Cosco scenara next: excellent travel seat for kids <2yo. Only ways 7blbs, machine washable cover. We use this for travel and in my husband's sedan. Inexpensive. Evenflo Sonus: lightweight seat, used for travel for our eldest (4yo). A bit more annoying to install, and the straps twist more than the Britax or clek.