Britax Car Seat Travel Cart vs Cosco Scenera Next

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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Britax Car Seat Travel CartCosco Kids Scenera NEXT Convertible Car Seat
TypeAirplane gearAirplane gear
List price$89.99Not listed
Child weightNot listed5–40 lb
Child heightNot listed19–43 in
FAA-approved for aircraftNot listedYes, per the maker label
WheelsYesNot listed
FitsAll Britax convertible and harnessed booster car seats, plus most other brands, per makerNot listed
Maker's use notesIt is only for moving a child buckled in a car seat, and only over short distances.Rear facing 5-40 lb and 19-40 in. Forward facing 22-40 lb and 29-43 in, child at least 1 year old. Manual says it is certified for aircraft use and an airplane label is on the side of the seat.

Britax Car Seat Travel Cart

A fold-up steel cart that straps to a car seat's LATCH connectors so you can roll the seat, and child, through the airport.

  • Fits most car seat brands per maker
  • Folds small; maker says it can stow in most overhead bins
  • One-hand telescoping handle
  • Short-distance use only

Cosco Scenera Next

A convertible car seat.

  • Maker manual states aircraft certification
  • Low price tier
  • Works rear or forward facing
  • Upper limits are modest (40 lb)