Question Boost air vs monterey

lovemybabies924 · Mar 30, 2012

Am having trouble deciding for a booster for my 6 year old 60lb 6 year old. She dosnt fit the oobr she's too chubby in the legs and long legged.

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Jessica61624 · Mar 30, 2012

Does the position she will be in have a head rest? Dorel seats require it for boosters. I personally like the Monterey.

ericarizo · Mar 30, 2012

Jessica61624 said:
Does the position she will be in have a head rest? Dorel seats require it for boosters. I personally like the Monterey.

This and didn't i read somewhere that Honda says to remove them when using carseats?? I could be mistaken.

Kac · Mar 30, 2012

Monterey.

lovemybabies924 · Mar 30, 2012

yes i have head rests...i use them even if i have a car seat, the guy at honda said as long as it dosnt interfere im ok

Kac · Mar 30, 2012

lovemybabies924 said:
yes i have head rests...i use them even if i have a car seat, the guy at honda said as long as it dosnt interfere im ok

If your manual says not to use headrests with carseats, I would get multiple opinions. Typically the dealer doesn't know as much as their engineers. :twocents:

lovemybabies924 · Mar 30, 2012

Kac said:
If your manual says not to use headrests with carseats, I would get multiple opinions. Typically the dealer doesn't know as much as their engineers. :twocents:

I don't have a manual so I called them, I will look into it tho

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Kat_Momof3 · Mar 31, 2012

for long legs, nothing is better than the monterey... and it's so nice and roomy in the hip area, too.

joolsplus3 · Mar 31, 2012

I adore the Boost Air, but only if you need an inexpensive option or have a three-across that makes buckling hard. It's very comfy for small and large kids alike. But the quality is definitely all Dorel (flimsy headrest, kind of snaggy mesh covering...you get what you pay for).
I'd leave the headrest on, honestly with a booster it's not an issue if there's no interference. (it's the same as your head being there, you wouldn't take it off for a person sitting there, there's no top tether or installation tightness issue with most boosters, either. There's some evidence that even boosters that don't require headrests do little to prevent whiplash, so headrests are probably beneficial for kids in boosters).
I'm holding out for a Kiddy Cruiserfix, myself. If it really comes out in May, that's only 6 weeks, get a footrest for leg support in the meantime (all my kids have needed small light plastic stepstools once their legs are too long and their backs start hurting in boosters).

lovemybabies924 · Mar 31, 2012

joolsplus3 said:
I adore the Boost Air, but only if you need an inexpensive option or have a three-across that makes buckling hard. It's very comfy for small and large kids alike. But the quality is definitely all Dorel (flimsy headrest, kind of snaggy mesh covering...you get what you pay for).
I'd leave the headrest on, honestly with a booster it's not an issue if there's no interference. (it's the same as your head being there, you wouldn't take it off for a person sitting there, there's no top tether or installation tightness issue with most boosters, either. There's some evidence that even boosters that don't require headrests do little to prevent whiplash, so headrests are probably beneficial for kids in boosters).
I'm holding out for a Kiddy Cruiserfix, myself. If it really comes out in May, that's only 6 weeks, get a footrest for leg support in the meantime (all my kids have needed small light plastic stepstools once their legs are too long and their backs start hurting in boosters).

That cruiser fix looks like it has great crash test results and adjustable in the legs but I am only finding info in Spanish so I'm only understanding half haha I need to get my laptop out

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ericarizo · Mar 31, 2012

I say get a Monterrey.

yetanotherjen · Apr 1, 2012

I'm holding out for a Kiddy Cruiserfix, myself. If it really comes out in May, that's only 6 weeks, get a footrest for leg support in the meantime (all my kids have needed small light plastic stepstools once their legs are too long and their backs start hurting in boosters).[/QUOTE]

We need a "drool" smilie It better come in blue!

carseatfreak · Apr 1, 2012

Have them both and dd likes the Monterey better.

lovemybabies924 · Apr 1, 2012

carseatfreak said:
Have them both and dd likes the Monterey better.

I can get the boost air for $20 cash with my kohls cash... Worth it until the kiddy booster comes out?

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Kat_Momof3 · Apr 2, 2012

definitely worth it if what you really want is the kiddy booster, or just to have a spare booster!

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