Tallest HBB for 9yo

marchofemily · Nov 21, 2011

I think I am looking for a new hbb for my dd. She's been in a PW forever and still fits, just the seat bottom is not long enough for her legs. Lately she has been riding in a backless air tb, but she falls asleep still and flops over. Emily is 82lbs and 52in now. Space isn't an issue but cost is. I am replacing our soon to expire MA right now + its the holidays. I need a seat for her that will support her legs better and go tall enough for it to be worth the purchase.

Genevieve · Nov 21, 2011

I believe the Diono Monterey is the tallest dedicated HBB, but I don't know how the seat depth compares. The Britax Frontier makes a tall booster, but that would be a bit of a waste if you don't plan on using the harness.

luckyclov · Nov 22, 2011

The Britax Frontier 85, in booster mode, is the tallest HBB. Excellent leg support...but it's a lot of money to drop for "just" a booster, especially one that does not later convert to backless.

The Britax Parkway SG/L and Cosco Pronto are the tallest dedicated HBBs. The Pronto, however, requires adequate vehicle head support and isn't, generally, as well liked as other HBBs. The seat depth on the PWSG/L isn't fabulous, but my DS doesn't complain. He's also 52 inches, but is more torso then legs. You could place one of those foam coolers on the vehicle floor for her to put her feet on for additional leg support.

My 9-year old has outgrown all HBBs except the FR85 in booster mode and the PWSG/L. He rides in a PWSG in my vehicle and a backless Monterey in DH's.

Many 9-year olds will still fit in a Monterey. I wish mine did. It's just all about how their body is proportioned. So, for a 9 year old, I would definitely try out any HBBs before making a purchase (on the child, in the vehicle, and then the child IN the booster IN the vehicle). Or purchase from a return-friendly store.

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