Cosco APT 50
One thing that all new parents agree upon is that one of the most important things you can purchase for your child is a high-quality car seat. In most countries, the law requires for a child up to a certain age and weight to sit in a car seat in order to protect them from potential accidents. In order to be approved for sale, car seats need to pass many crash tests in order to see how well they are up to the task.
A brand that has been releasing many seats that have received good reviews is Cosco. The Cosco APT 50, in particular, is one that parents have been gravitating towards, especially because it comes at a relatively low price. While it might not be able to accommodate your child for a long time, you will be able to use it in both the rear- and front-facing positions, which is a feature that more and more people are looking for. It’s great for traveling and it is lightweight as well.
In this review, we will mention some of the important features that this product has to offer, as well as what people who have purchased it have to say about its performance.
- Can be used in rear- and front-facing positions
- Lightweight for traveling
- Comes at an affordable price
- Extra padding to ensure child’s comfort
- Can be used on an airplane
- Has adjustable harnesses for added comfort
- Can be difficult to install due to lack of LATCH system
- May be bulky depending on the car
Basic Features
The seat is also very lightweight and it is approved for use on aircraft. If you’re a family that likes to travel, this is a good option for you. The light weight of this product makes it easy to transport from place to place, so even if you want something that will allow you to put the seat in another car, in a taxi or Uber, or that you can carry with you when you go out, it’s still a good choice.
The padding on the seat can also be washed in the washing machine. This is a feature that many parents appreciate because children are bound to have accidents or spills. The added prospect of having a seat that’s easy to clean helps many parents who are busy. This padding is also meant to be used as impact protection, and while it does provide your child with extra protection and comfort, there isn’t too much padding for your child to get too hot and uncomfortable. There are also 2 cup holders which you can choose to remove.
When you purchase the seat, it comes with an instructions manual, but there are several other ways for you to be able to figure out how to install it in your car, too. For one, there are stickers on the sides- blue for rear-facing position, and red for front-facing- which will give you instructions on installation. Plus, it has a QR code which you can scan using your smartphone to provide video instructions.
Advanced Features
Size
Another thing to note is that the seat has been approved for use on airplanes, which is considered to be a major plus by many families that travel often. However, it is recommended that you check with the airline you plan to travel with to see how big their seats are in order to be able to see how well the seat will fit. It has been able to fit in most economy seats despite being a little larger in width than an economy seat, but it’s worth it to double check before booking tickets or purchasing the seat.
Ease of Use
For one, you will obviously get an instruction manual, but there are also stickers on the sides to make things a bit easier. The blue stickers provide instructions for installing the seat in the rear-facing position, and the red stickers will give instructions for the front-facing position. Another great feature is that, if you’re more of a visual learner, the seat has a QR code that you can scan with your smartphone to provide you with videos online about how to install it.
Accessories
Safety
Comfort
Weight
Price
Key Features
It can be used in the rear and front-facing positions
It’s lightweight and weighs only 9 pounds
Stickers on the seat give instructions for installation
Great for traveling and other transport purposes
Has a 5-point adjustable harness
The padding can be washing in the washing machine
Bottom Line
Overall, there are many things to like. For one, you’re getting something that is extremely lightweight and even lighter than many of its counterparts. This has been a lifesaver for many parents who like to travel or who need to transport the car seat frequently for any reason. You’re also getting something that is extremely easy to clean due to the fact that you can put the padding in the washing machine, which will make clean-up after a spill so much easier.
It has a five-point harness, which is a feature that has been growing in popularity among car seat manufacturers due to how sturdy and safe it is. Plus, you will be able to easily adjust the harness as your child grows bigger. And the seat can be used in both the forward and rear-facing positions, which means that you’ll be able to get a lot of use out of it because it’s meant to accommodate a child who weighs between 5 and 50 pounds.
Overall, this is a fairly decent car seat that has gotten quite a lot of good reviews, and many parents enjoy having it both as the main car seat and as the backup car seat for their children. If you were looking for something that’s meant to suit a tight budget but still has all the necessary features, then this is a good option for you.