Is this a good booster- Safety 1st Boost Air??

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hboo22

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• Dec 22, 2010

• #1

Is this a good booster seat?? I love the flowers and colors and have been looking for another good, not too expensive booster for DD1, maybe for my car (depends on how the Nautilus fits as a booster), maybe for extra. I don't like the Turbo very good because of the back falling off, seems flimsy. I our Vivo (it's in DH's truck), but can't get one with a recent DOM because it's discontinued

http://www.safety1st.com/usa/eng/Pr...9-BC027AVU-Boost-Air-Protect-Booster-Car-Seat

 

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor

Staff member

• Dec 22, 2010

• #2

It requires support from the car to the level of the child's ears. And I think it looks like ET when the headrest is up. LOL I think it's decently tall, about 21" top belt guide height.

I don't think there are too many reviews of it. I didn't find any in a search. No data have been submitted to the spreadsheet about sizes, so it seems no one's even bothered to take a ruler to it.

Wendy

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Dec 22, 2010

• #3

The armrests flip up, that's pretty cool. I couldn't get it disentangled from the plastic ties at Walmart to get a good feel for it the time I saw it, but I was so tempted to buy it just to try it
ET's giant uncle :thumbsup:, I'd say, since I'm used to the Parkway being a nice small ET, lol, but the space between the headwings seemed generous, so it wouldn't be like the "horse blinders" that are on the Complete Air

 

lovemybabies924

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• Dec 22, 2010

• #4

im thinking about buying this for DD i like the flowers one too and so does she!

 

bobandjess99

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• Dec 22, 2010

• #5

If you don't like the turbo because it seems flimsy, you might have issues with the Boost air. It is VERY flimsy, much moreso than the TB, in my opinion. I mean...I LIKE the Boost air, and want one lol, but it isn't sturdy.

 

MANDY1234

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• Dec 22, 2010

• #6

I've got one. Its nice. It was the only HB I could find in my area this week so it came home with me. I have a turbo also and it seems more "stable" then the turbo. I'll attempt to get some pictures of the girl in it tomorrow...

 

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hboo22

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• Dec 23, 2010

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brookelynn2005 said:

I've got one. Its nice. It was the only HB I could find in my area this week so it came home with me. I have a turbo also and it seems more "stable" then the turbo. I'll attempt to get some pictures of the girl in it tomorrow...

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Oh, if you have time, please do!! I'm not in a huge hurry to get it, I plan on waiting until after the holidays to switch her to booster full-time....she still has a little room in the Nautilus harness...
Does it come apart when moved like the TB?? That's mostly what I don't like...

 

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hboo22

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• Dec 23, 2010

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Ok, what about this one?? Harmony Dreamtime Comfort Booster?? Is it comparable to the Vivo?? Looks kinda similar...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Harmony-Juvenile-Dreamtime-Comfort-Booster-Car-Seat-Pink/10992658

 

murphydog77

Admin - CPST Instructor

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• Dec 23, 2010

• #9

Kecia wrote a review of the Dreamtime Comfort here: http://carseatblog.com/5883/first-peek-new-harmony-dreamtime-deluxe-comfort-booster-review/

And we have some pics of the Boost Air here: http://carseatblog.com/7525/safety-1st-comfy-carry-essential-air-and-boost-air-photos/

 

cookie123

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• Dec 23, 2010

• #10

Hmm, I wonder when that comfy carry is coming in the first pic.

 

Kat_Momof3

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• Dec 23, 2010

• #11

did you check big lots for a vivo?? (I'm beginning to think that the big lots stores by me are the only ones with all these vivos/vivo lites in stock)

 

firemomof3

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• Dec 23, 2010

• #12

hboo22 said:

Ok, what about this one?? Harmony Dreamtime Comfort Booster?? Is it comparable to the Vivo?? Looks kinda similar...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Harmony-Juvenile-Dreamtime-Comfort-Booster-Car-Seat-Pink/10992658

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I have this one and love it I bought it for dd2 to booster train in and dd1 has taken it over. DD1 prefers it to the Oobr So glad I spent all that money on the Oobr

 

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hboo22

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• Dec 24, 2010

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firemomof3 said:

I have this one and love it I bought it for dd2 to booster train in and dd1 has taken it over. DD1 prefers it to the Oobr So glad I spent all that money on the Oobr

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That was your DD in the pic on the Walmart reviews!! I the covers on the Oobr, but not the price!!

 

firemomof3

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• Dec 24, 2010

• #14

hboo22 said:

That was your DD in the pic on the Walmart reviews!! I the covers on the Oobr, but not the price!!

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Yup that was her. I really like the Oobr, but the kids so far don't

 

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babyherder

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• Dec 24, 2010

• #15

Kat_Momof3 said:

did you check big lots for a vivo?? (I'm beginning to think that the big lots stores by me are the only ones with all these vivos/vivo lites in stock)

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I've seen them in Big Lots in CT and NY.

 

solmama

Active member

• Dec 24, 2010

• #16

The Oobr is a pretty booster, in person, too. It installs like a dream, as well. But the ease of install and attractiveness don't compensate for the short seat and lack of padding. My dd loved it at first, but she likes the Monterey much better.

So, get what fits your dd and your car well (and budget), even if it's not pretty.

 

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Chris

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• Mar 1, 2011

• #17

FYI-I know this thread is old, but for anyone reading this after the fact, the Vivos are not discontinued. That is a rumor that I keep seeing on this site, but they are on recaros website, you can get them on amazon, and a few other online places. They are just hard to find in person!