I was reading the ProBooster manual today and realized....

Callansmomma

Callansmomma

CPS Technician
That there is no age range listed. Upon further reading I came across a paragraph that addresses this. It says that "Recaro cannot recommend what age your child has to be before riding in a belt positioning booster." It then goes on to say to check your state's laws regarding boosters. Did the Vivo manual say the same thing?

ETA: I am not asking because I intend to use it for a young child. I am just asking about the Vivo manual because I am curious. I have just not seen that statement in a booster manual before. I thought it was an odd, CYA type sentence.
 
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Jennifer mom to my 7

Jennifer mom to my 7

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I don't know, but if you checked the NY state child restraint laws, you would find that a child under 4 that was not over 40 pounds, could not sit in a belt postitioning booster:)
 
wendytthomas

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
Staff member
Nice. That means in a proper use state it's legal to use as soon as your child hits their lower weight limit.

Wendy
 
urchin_grey

urchin_grey

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Well... Its not like anyone here waits until 4 and 40 to booster anyway (that is, if they even booster at all). :rolleyes:
 
christineka

christineka

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The vivo manual says 3, 30 pounds, 34 inches tall, and the child's ears must be at least even with the bottom of the headrest. (I think that's what I remember reading anyway.)

ETA: Okay, it says 30 pounds, 37 inches tall, and the ears at least level with the bottom of the headrest. I didn't see an age.
 
joolsplus3

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician
Sort of par for the course from Recaro, given the old 9 months rating on the Start as a booster and 18 pounds for the YoungSport, I guess.
 
Pixels

Pixels

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The page before OP's quote, it says to only use with a child in the height, weight, and age range recommended. So, if there is no recommended age, logic dictates that no child may ride in the booster. (Sorry, channeling Tuvok.)
 
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Maedze

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Pixels said:
The page before OP's quote, it says to only use with a child in the height, weight, and age range recommended. So, if there is no recommended age, logic dictates that no child may ride in the booster. (Sorry, channeling Tuvok.)
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Obscure ST:V reference wins cookie!
 
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morlando27

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The Vivo box (at least the old one) says 3-12 years and the product info on Recaro's web site says 3-12 for the ProBooster too so maybe it has a suggested age range on the box. I'd guess someone that is going to put a child under 3 in a booster seat probably isn't going to spend much time reading the manual.
 
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kaleigh71

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morlando27 said:
The Vivo box (at least the old one) says 3-12 years and the product info on Recaro's web site says 3-12 for the ProBooster too so maybe it has a suggested age range on the box. I'd guess someone that is going to put a child under 3 in a booster seat probably isn't going to spend much time reading the manual.
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Now I wish I still had the ProBooster box, because I could almost swear it had that on it. Seems stupid to put it on the box but not in the manual.
 
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a_js

New member
urchin_grey said:
Well... Its not like anyone here waits until 4 and 40 to booster anyway (that is, if they even booster at all). :rolleyes:
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Pretty much the case here, too.

I can see why Recaro wants to put the responsibility for that decision on to the parents.. on the other hand, is that such a great idea?
 
Callansmomma

Callansmomma

CPS Technician
morlando27 said:
The Vivo box (at least the old one) says 3-12 years and the product info on Recaro's web site says 3-12 for the ProBooster too so maybe it has a suggested age range on the box. I'd guess someone that is going to put a child under 3 in a booster seat probably isn't going to spend much time reading the manual.
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Nope. There is no age range on the box.
 
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