Does the SG strap actually add "safety" in your opinion?

DahliaRW

New member
I'm starting to think about boosters for ds2. He will be 4 in July and asked me for a booster for his birthday (wants to be like big brother). He's fairly mature, and already 40lbs, so I'm ok getting him one to use on short rides to get him used to it (and to see how mature he is in it). I drive a van, so it's not a problem to have his harnessed seat and booster in there so I can put him in the harness if he can't sit properly or for longer trips.

Anyways, I was thinking about the Parkway SG because of the sg clip. But, it seems that submarining is more of an issue under 40lbs (which is kind of silly since the parkway starts at 40lbs). Would you think there would be a safety benefit for a younger rider? I know it's opinion, but just trying to figure it all out. Plus amazon has the sg for 89.99 right now, which seems like a really good price (though not ready to buy quite yet).
 
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abigaylebelle

Active member
I have also wondered about this, although my kid is less than 40lbs so it's moot. I guess I think it might help but only if the seatbelt fits well without it. If the sg clip is the only thing keeping the lapbelt off his tummy then I don't think it's safer than a booster that has a great belt fit without an sg clip.
I would probably just see if you can try him in a few different boosters so you can determine which has the best belt fit. If the parkway works for him then the sg clip might be helpful especially since he is accustomed to having a crotch strap in his harnessed seats.
 

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