Question HBB for Volvo V70 wagon

2wild

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note - i tried changed the title so my question was clearer, but it doesn't show on the main list - so this is a repost of a previous question. apologies if you've already read this

I'd like a HBB for the grandparents' car (1999 Volvo V70). The headrests in the rear seats are not removable as far as I can tell, although you can move them up slightly.
I need something lightweight, to fit a 48lb, 51" 6 yo, also something for his 40lb, 40"(ish) brother (i feel a booster is safer for both since my parents have trouble getting a good install, and they do take the car seats in and out regularly). I tried a ProBooster today and it does not sit well, so unless I
can figure out how to get the headrest out that's a no-go (I'll call Volvo tomorrow).
Both kids are likely to remain tall for their age, and both are relatively narrow in the shoulders. I'd like something that lasts them at least a few years. Any recommendations? TIA.

oh - and since I've got the ProBooster now - is it tippy in all vehicles? i could put it in a Prius (2006) or a VW Passat Wagon (2001). Does the tippyness matter? thanks again.
 
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MaggieQ

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How old is your 40 pounder?

I would try the Britax Parway SG/L for your oldest, at least. Since you've got tall kiddos, it's the tallest booster. You can try it in your car before purchasing at Babies R Us.
 

2wild

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oh sorry - he's 4. he is in a 5 pt harness with us, but again i really think, despite his age, he's safer in a booster with them - they only pick him up from school or do short local trips. they have a very hard time installing the harnessed seats well, and my mom also has some trouble with the buckles and clips. i would go install our frontier or marathon for them if they were to do a bigger trip. it's a hard call - we did a short practice run with the 4yo in my 6yo's parkway sg, and he looked so very tiny. he did sit well though.
 

2wild

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thank you. both would only give my older son another 6 inches - i was kind of hoping for more. and the compass b570 is heavier than i would like for them, although it is better than the GN.
any other ideas? does anyone know how well a Turbobooster fits in the V70?
thanks again

scratch what i said about the compass being heavy. something i read said it was 15 lbs, but looks like it is 9.
 
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2wild

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The PW-SG has a gap similar to, but not quite as big as, the ProBooster when it's in. I'm so sad. I was really hoping one of those would work. I really like the ProBooster. I'll check into the Compass seat - is there any reason their other models might not also work?
 

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