Moved child to middle- need a booster!

02-25-2010, 12:30 PM

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My son is 7.5, 65lbs, and 50inches. He was on the window side however he was just moved to the middle seat in my 01 camry. He was in a low-back booster but now there is no headrest and I think he may need a high-back booster to prevent whiplash in case of an accident. I am not sure which one to buy. I can not put him on an end right now, because the seat belt is broken. What should I buy? I was looking at the hbb graco turbobooster but wasn't sure if he's too tall for that?

wendytthomas · 02-25-2010, 12:36 PM

Most 7.5 year olds are not too tall for a high back Turbo. It gets most kids to at least eight, if not nine or older.

Can you sit him in it and try it out before you buy?

Wendy

02-25-2010, 01:10 PM

How would one measure? Where does the seatbelt/booster need to be? Should i look at other boosters as well?

wendytthomas · 02-25-2010, 01:31 PM

If his shoulder is above the belt guide in its highest position then he's outgrown it.

It sounds like you need something today, is that right? If so that would be my first choice. If you can shop online then I'd also look at the Sunshine Kids Monterey and the Britax Parkway.

Wendy

Maedze · 02-25-2010, 01:32 PM

Probably a silly question, but I'm just making sure that the middle position of your Camry is a lap-shoulder belt. A lot of cars from that MY had a lap belt only in the middle position.

carseatcoach · 02-25-2010, 02:04 PM

My 49" child is on the fourth of sixth height adjustments in her Turbobooster, so I'd guess she has about 4" to grow in it.

Kat_Momof3 · 02-26-2010, 12:15 PM

weird question... why did he move to the middle?

I mean, if the middle has no headrest, why not just put him outboard?... unless others are sitting there, in which case, boosters to recommend would depend on how well they will puzzle with other people and/or other seats.

02-25-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
wendytthomas Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dresden, Germany Posts: 25,114	Re: Moved child to middle- need a booster! Most 7.5 year olds are not too tall for a high back Turbo. It gets most kids to at least eight, if not nine or older. Can you sit him in it and try it out before you buy? Wendy __________________ wendy, mom to piper, 7/26/02, 54", 67#, Ozzi, Monterey (thank you, Diono!) laine 9/16/09, 36.5", 28#, True Fit, True Fit Premier 2011 BMW 535, 2012 Mazda5 Currently using TFP and Ozzi in a 2013 Hyundai i40

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02-25-2010, 01:31 PM	#4
wendytthomas Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dresden, Germany Posts: 25,114	Re: Moved child to middle- need a booster! If his shoulder is above the belt guide in its highest position then he's outgrown it. It sounds like you need something today, is that right? If so that would be my first choice. If you can shop online then I'd also look at the Sunshine Kids Monterey and the Britax Parkway. Wendy __________________ wendy, mom to piper, 7/26/02, 54", 67#, Ozzi, Monterey (thank you, Diono!) laine 9/16/09, 36.5", 28#, True Fit, True Fit Premier 2011 BMW 535, 2012 Mazda5 Currently using TFP and Ozzi in a 2013 Hyundai i40

02-25-2010, 01:32 PM	#5
Maedze CPS Advocate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Invisible, but right behind you Posts: 9,820	Re: Moved child to middle- need a booster! Probably a silly question, but I'm just making sure that the middle position of your Camry is a lap-shoulder belt. A lot of cars from that MY had a lap belt only in the middle position.

02-25-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
carseatcoach Carseat Crankypants Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,238	Re: Moved child to middle- need a booster! My 49" child is on the fourth of sixth height adjustments in her Turbobooster, so I'd guess she has about 4" to grow in it. __________________ CPST and Mama to a 11yo girl, 5-stepping around 5' Posted from my toaster using a PopTart

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