Cosco Finale

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Cosco Finale Review Facts

Finding the perfect car seat for your child can be a little bit tricky, especially with all the different models that there are available on the market and how so many of them have many advanced features. The demand for good car seats puts even more manufacturers in a competition to see who can produce the best product possible. Of course, now that all car seats have to comply with strict safety regulations, you can be assured that any product you purchase will keep your child safe and do its job well.

Other than that, you can choose to get a car seat that is a convertible, for infants, forward-facing, or a booster seat, depending on what your needs are. If your child is a little bigger and they can already sit in a forward-facing seat, one that you may want to consider is the Cosco Finale. It’s a great option for if your child is between the stage where they can only sit in a rear-facing seat and where they can sit in a booster seat. This seat comes at an affordable price and can fit children who weigh between 30 and 100 pounds. It’s not too big, meaning that it will most likely be able to fit in your car well, and it's extremely lightweight, which is something that more and more parents are demanding to help make transporting car seats a lot easier. It’s a seat that is great for travel and it has a cup holder, too, which is a feature that many children appreciated.

Now, we will talk about some of the other features that this car seat has to offer and what parents who purchased it have to say about it.

Editor's Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Comes at an affordable price
  • Small enough to fit three seats across the back seat
  • Cover can be thrown in the washing machine
  • Lightweight and convenient
  • Can be used for travel
  • Can be used as harness and booster seat
Cons
  • Some people were not pleased with the durability

Basic Features

First, it is important that we speak about the capacity of this car seat. It is meant to be used both as a forward-facing harness seat and a booster seat when your child becomes big enough. It is meant to be able to fit a child who weighs between 30 and 65 pounds using the forward-position and 40-100 pounds using the high back booster seat. As far as height goes, the forward-facing position can accommodate a child who is between 32 and 49 inches tall and the booster seat can accommodate a child who is between 43 and 52 inches tall. While it isn’t a convertible seat that can be used for babies, you still will be able to use this product for a long time.

The size of this car seat is also convenient for many families. The seat is narrow enough that you will be able to fit three of them across the back seat of your car, which makes it an ideal option for those who have multiple children. And considering the fact that the seat is rather narrow, you won’t have to worry about what you’ll do if you happen to have a smaller car. There are undoubtedly many car seats which are more so meant for bigger cars, but that is not the case here. It’s also a good choice for those who enjoy traveling a lot because it was FAA approved in the harness mode. If you want something lightweight that will also help make traveling and transportation in general much easier for you and your family, then this Cosco product is something you should definitely consider.

Advanced Features

It does not seem that there are too many advanced features with this product. Considering the fact that it is more simplistic and that it comes at a lower price, you aren’t going to get much more than the very basics. However, there are several colors for you to choose from, which can be an important feature for older children, and it does have a cup holder for your child to be able to hold their drink in. The seat also has padding that you can throw in the washing machine in a pinch, making the case of your child accidentally having a spill not so drastic. The seat overall is rather easy to clean and you won’t have to worry about any difficulties that might pop up along the way. It’s also said to be easy to install. The Cosco Finale does not have special padding or cover and it is a lot more basic than others.

Size

A nice feature of this seat is that it is small enough for you to be able to fit three seats across the back seat of your car. This is a feature that a lot of parents who have multiple young children were looking for because many car seats that are available on the market tend to be rather bulky and difficult to use. Since it is small, if you have a rather small car, you also will most likely be able to fit it in the car. In such instances, however, it is always recommended that you measure the back seat before you purchase the car seat so that you don’t run into any inconveniences.

The area around the shoulders is 17 inches wide and the seat itself is 26 inches tall. It is also small enough that you will be able to travel on an airplane using this seat, which makes it a very convenient product for families who enjoy traveling on a frequent basis.

Ease of Use

There is not much that is said online about how easy this product is to use and whether or not many parents agreed, but it is marketed as being so. Considering the fact that the seat is lightweight, you will be able to easily transfer it from place to place. Plus, it’s easy to be able to transfer the seat from different cars or other modes of transportation. And considering that the seat is also allowed to be used on airplanes, it perhaps is not so surprising that it is easy to install to make the entire experience of getting on a plane much easier.

It’s also easy to be able to convert the seat from the forward-facing position to the booster seat. You simply need to remove the harness and crotch buckle, after which you will be able to start using your car’s regular seat belt for your child. It is not typically recommended that you do this before your child is 5 years old, even if they are rather large for their age.

Accessories

It does not appear as though this product comes available with any accessories. However, you will be able to choose between different colors, including gray, blue, and light pink, which means that your child will surely be able to have a car seat that suits their tastes.

Safety

It is absolutely critical that any car seat you choose to purchase for your child follows all the necessary safety requirements. While no car seat can be sold without going through the appropriate testing for safety and for car accidents, there are many features that parents look for in car seats before they make up their mind due to the fact that car seats need to be as safe as possible.

While you hopefully will never be in an accident, sometimes accidents are unavoidable, and there are laws which state that children up to a certain age and size need to be in a car seat in order to ensure their safety. There have been many cases where the other people in the car had injuries, but there was not even a scratch on the children thanks to their car seats. So that’s why it’s important that you look at all the safety features that a car seat has to offer before you make any purchases.

This car seat comes with the very standard safety features, including a 5-point harness for when your child is still using it in the forward-facing position and extra padding along the sides that are meant for impact protection. Your child will be able to fit snugly in this seat at any size, which is a guarantee for extra protection. Even though the booster seat does not offer the option of using the harness, which is undoubtedly safer, your child will be able to use the regular seat belt in your car and have it fit snugly around them. This seat has passed all the necessary safety requirements, so you won’t have to worry at all about the potential of your child’s safety being compromised.

Comfort

It is also incredibly important for a car seat to be able to fit your child comfortably. You likely will be going on long car trips with the seat, which means that your child has to be able to fit into it as comfortably as possible. Too often do children who are a little bit large for their age complain about the seat belt or harness being too tight around them, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with this seat.

And especially after taking into consideration the fact that the seat is meant to be used for children who weigh anywhere between 30 and 100 pounds, your child will have a lot of room to grow into it. There is extra padding in the seat that is not only meant for impact protection, but for extra comfort as well. And you also will be able to adjust the harness should the situation call for it.

Weight

The weight of a car seat is also crucial for many parents. Some enjoy traveling a lot and need to have something that is lightweight enough for them to be able to easily transport their child. And, it makes the whole process of transferring the seat from one car to another or to an airplane much easier if it’s lightweight. The seat weighs only 8 pounds, which makes it one of the lightest car seats on the market. This has also made this seat an attractive option for many parents.

Price

The price is also a key factor in purchasing a car seat due to the fact that there are many families that simply are unable to pay hundreds of dollars for a car seat. Luckily, another feature that many attracted many families to this product was the fact that this product is so affordable. It seems too good to be true to have a seat that is under $100- you will be able to purchase this one for $59- and considering the fact that you’re going to be using it for a long time, you’re going to get a lot of bang for your buck.

Key Features

Can be used as a booster and as a forward-facing seat
Comes at an affordable price
Three seats can fit across the back seat of the car
Comes with a cup holder
Comes in several different colors
Follows all mandatory safety standards
Can be used for travel and on airplanes
Lightweight and convenient

Bottom Line

Finding a car seat that suits all your needs doesn’t have to be difficult. The Cosco Finale makes things a lot easier for you because you will be able to use it from when your child is big enough to be able to use a forward-facing car seat to when your child needs to use a booster seat. And the extremely affordable price point makes the decision a lot easier for you; you won’t have to buy a new car seat again and you also don’t need to even spend $100.

There were some people who weren’t pleased with the durability and said that it felt a little too plasticky, but this didn’t seem to be a problem for everyone. The seat follows all the important safety requirements and it’s small enough to be able to fit in virtually any car. If you were looking for an affordable car seat that will suit all of your needs, you won’t need to look any further.