Cosco Scenera Extend vs Safety 1st Smooth Ride
The Scenera Extend lists for $35 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cosco Scenera Extend | Safety 1st Smooth Ride | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $59.99Lowest price | $94.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–50 lb | 30–50 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–44 in | 34.4–44 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' | Rear-facing: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' |
| Newborn insert | Head Pillow (on select models); no separate limit given in manual | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 8 years | 10 years |
Cosco Scenera Extend
A convertible car seat rated to 40 lb rear-facing and 50 lb forward-facing.
- Very low price
- Slim enough for 3-across in many cars
- Certified for aircraft use
- Low weight and height limits (outgrown sooner)
Safety 1st Smooth Ride
A convertible with a 40 lb rear-facing limit and a 50 lb forward-facing limit.
- Low price
- FAA certified per maker
- Machine-washable pad
- Forward-facing limit is only 50 lb
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
Ask the meadow
Scenera Extend or Smooth Ride?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Scenera Extend: certified for planes. Smooth Ride: certified for planes.
What does the extra $35.00 for the Smooth Ride get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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