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06-16-2007, 12:27 PM

We just got a 2002 Ford Expredition. My 5 yo (51" tall, 70 lbs) is in a Graco Turbo Booster. The back seat of the Expedition does not have headrests. It just looks unsafe having her back there....I should mention that the back is extended as far as it will go. I am afraid if we were in an accident, it would break and cause her more injury. I currently have her in the middle row and the 3 yo in the back, but it is a pain to reach back there to buckle her and she wants her sister to sit with her. (We have 3 carseats and the booster to install, so someone has to be in the back...in our old van the 2 girls were in the back.) My question is....is the Turbo booster safe without the headrest or is there another option for her?
Thanks in advance,
Tish

UlrikeDG · 06-16-2007, 01:37 PM

Most high backed boosters, including the Graco Turbo series, can be used in seating positions that do not provide adequate head support on their own. In fact, we recommend using a high backed booster in those seating positions, to protect the child from whiplash.

There are a few HBBs that cannot be used in seating positions without head rests. As far as I know, they're all made by Cosco. Regardless, I know for sure that the Turbo can be used in that situation, so you're good to go.

joolsplus3 · 06-16-2007, 06:05 PM

Since she's a VERY tall girl, you might want too look at a taller booster, like the Graco Air Booster, Britax Parkway, or Britax Monarch, those are taller than the Turbo, and are also wider and more comfortable in the seat (Am I reading that right? your 5 yo is 51 inches and 70 pounds... my almost 8 yo is only that tall and 50 pounds!)

06-16-2007, 12:27 PM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Graco turbo booster, if no headrest We just got a 2002 Ford Expredition. My 5 yo (51" tall, 70 lbs) is in a Graco Turbo Booster. The back seat of the Expedition does not have headrests. It just looks unsafe having her back there....I should mention that the back is extended as far as it will go. I am afraid if we were in an accident, it would break and cause her more injury. I currently have her in the middle row and the 3 yo in the back, but it is a pain to reach back there to buckle her and she wants her sister to sit with her. (We have 3 carseats and the booster to install, so someone has to be in the back...in our old van the 2 girls were in the back.) My question is....is the Turbo booster safe without the headrest or is there another option for her? Thanks in advance, Tish

06-16-2007, 01:37 PM	#2
UlrikeDG Admin - CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,975	Re: Graco turbo booster, if no headrest Most high backed boosters, including the Graco Turbo series, can be used in seating positions that do not provide adequate head support on their own. In fact, we recommend using a high backed booster in those seating positions, to protect the child from whiplash. There are a few HBBs that cannot be used in seating positions without head rests. As far as I know, they're all made by Cosco. Regardless, I know for sure that the Turbo can be used in that situation, so you're good to go. __________________ Ulrike, mom to: Roman (3/98), Evalina (3/00), Nadia (3/03), and Kira (11/07) *See an inappropriate post? Don't reply to it; report* it!** Just click the symbol in the lower left-hand corner of the post. Thanks for your help in keeping this a safe, SPAM-free zone!

06-16-2007, 06:05 PM	#3
joolsplus3 Admin - CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 15,445	Re: Graco turbo booster, if no headrest Since she's a VERY tall girl, you might want too look at a taller booster, like the Graco Air Booster, Britax Parkway, or Britax Monarch, those are taller than the Turbo, and are also wider and more comfortable in the seat (Am I reading that right? your 5 yo is 51 inches and 70 pounds... my almost 8 yo is only that tall and 50 pounds!) __________________ Julie DS, 12y2m, Frontier/Adult Seatbelt DD1, 10y1m Parkway/Adult Seatbelt DD2, 3y9m, Radian 65/Safeguard Go Have a technical question? Click Here

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