3 across in the back seat of most vehicles. In our lab tests car seat models like the scenera next are rated on multiple criteria such as those listed below. It can be used in the rear facing position from 5 40 pounds or forward facing from 22 40 pounds. However if it does fit your child meaning the straps are above the shoulders and the child is over 2 years old then it is safe. Or until the top of the childs head reaches the top of the carseat. My scenera next came with an instruction manual that specified use until the child reaches 40 lbs.
This is dorels policy for their rear facing convertibles. The scenera next is proudly made by cosco in columbus indiana. One thing id like to clarify is the height limit. The cosco scenera next is simply a smarter car seat designed for families who know what they need. Made by american families for american families. 43 inches the cosco scenera next is a lightweight affordable convertible car seat that.
Actual fit may vary. Rear or forward facing weight limit. Truly there is no reason to use the scenera next forward facing especially given the 40 pound weight limit. The cosco scenera next is reported to have an insufficient amount of padding and that means your child is likely to feel the hard interior of the seat itself. The cosco scenera next is part of the car seat test program at consumer reports. 5 to 40 pounds height limit.
Not all children will comfortably fit in the seat for the full weight and height ranges listed. Rear facing 5 40 pounds 19 to 40 forward facing 22 40 pounds 29 to 43 and at least 2 years old. Some reported that their children have complained about the feel of the seat and even experienced red marks after having sat in the seat for a journey. Cosco might fit 65 dx is recommended to be used for 22 65 lbs toddler while cosco scenera next is recommended to be used for 22 40 lbs toddler. We can find that the weight limit of cosco mighty fit 65 dx is shorter than cosco scenera next especially for forward facing harness stage.