Boosters are going to drive me insane!

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jjordan

Moderator

• Aug 2, 2012

• #1

I'm trying to choose a booster for dd (age 6, weighs 45 pounds, pretty average, size-wise). We live a ways from civilization, so I don't see us going to try seats in person any time soon. Most likely I'll choose one, order it online, and make sure the store has an easy return process in case it doesn't work. (She is in a ProSport right now, with room to grow, so there's no rush.)

Ideally I'd like LATCHable, but that limits the choices. So I think I'm okay with non-LATCHable, as long as the booster is not too heavy. And I definitely want good side protection.

Here are some possible choices - thoughts on any of these, or other suggestions?

Recaro Probooster - love this in every way except for not LATCH-able
Britax Parkway SGL - I think I like this, but doesn't seem to have as much side protection as some others
Cybex Solutions X-Fix - I found one for sale online, but it's a lot pricier than the other options I'm considering, and I don't know if it's worth the extra $$. (Also the DOM might be quite old, and I'm not sure whether or not it would be easy to return, so it might be out of the running for one of those reasons.)<-- called the company and the listing is outdated; so this one is no longer an option.

 

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Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Aug 2, 2012

• #2

I love the ProBooster.

 

tarynsmum

Senior Community Member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #3

Yeah, the X-fit (while awesome) was discontinued officially in 2011? So it'll be at least a year old, regardless.

 

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vangelder03

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #4

my kids love the parkway.

 

VoodooChile

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #5

Monterey? I don't have one or know anything about how it would work in your vehicle, but I know people have talked about good side protection with it.

 

bubbaray

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #6

Until the whole headrest issue, I would have voted Monterey, but if you cannot try it in your vehicle first, I would NOT recommend it.

I would recommend the PW. I have no experience with the Recaro seats, though as we don't have them here.

 

Carrie_R

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Aug 2, 2012

• #7

What vehicle is it going into? and how is DD built?

 

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jjordan

Moderator

• Aug 2, 2012

• #8

It will mainly be in our 06 Sedona. DD is built pretty average - not particularly thin or thick, tall or short... very unremarkable, physically (except of course we think she is the most beautiful 6 year old we know - but that shouldn't affect booster fit ).

 

Carrie_R

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Aug 2, 2012

• #9

No, but it will affect adorableness

What about the new Turbo? Otherwise, if you don't have forward-leaning headrests, I really do love my Monterey. Or what about the ProSport in booster mode?

 

Kat_Momof3

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #10

then I'd go for either the probooster or the Monterey, maybe even consider the chicco strada

 

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bnsnyde

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #11

Don't go insane, lol.
She is in a Prosport? Can she use it as a booster when she outgrows the harness? My son is in one and still harnessed at 6 (54 lbs., 48 inches). The side-protection really looks impressive with the deep wings, with foam. And I've heard the fit is good with a booster. But I know it does not last too long as a booster as it's short. (The Probooster, others said could be tippy. Plus no latch.).

The Parkway doesn't seem to have much side-protection from what I can tell. We have this for a spare in Aunt's car.

Cybex Solutions X-Fix. These seem impressive with side-protection. The foam is serious on those things. We have one DOM 2/2010. We never used it but I wanted to own one. Not sure we'll ever use it (since I later got into extended-harnessing). PM if interested in it. I planned to keep it but it's just sitting there. It lasts 7 years.

 

melniemi

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #12

Love the probooster!!

 

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jjordan

Moderator

• Aug 2, 2012

• #13

Thanks everybody. With your help, I will stay sane.

I am hesitant to use the ProSport in booster mode because it is SO heavy, and cannot be used with LATCH (as a booster). Our head rests are not very far forward, so I think a Monterey might work, but our second car has NO head rests in the back, so it wouldn't be able to be used there. I'll check out the Strada, thanks for the suggestion!

 

CTPDMom

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Aug 2, 2012

• #14

Don't forget the Monterey (Diono version) has the headrest AND the belt guide issue.

 

koda&phiasmama

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #15

bnsnyde said:

Don't go insane, lol.
She is in a Prosport? Can she use it as a booster when she outgrows the harness? My son is in one and still harnessed at 6 (54 lbs., 48 inches). The side-protection really looks impressive with the deep wings, with foam. And I've heard the fit is good with a booster. But I know it does not last too long as a booster as it's short. (The Probooster, others said could be tippy. Plus no latch.).

The Parkway doesn't seem to have much side-protection from what I can tell. We have this for a spare in Aunt's car.

Cybex Solutions X-Fix. These seem impressive with side-protection. The foam is serious on those things. We have one DOM 2/2010. We never used it but I wanted to own one. Not sure we'll ever use it (since I later got into extended-harnessing). PM if interested in it. I planned to keep it but it's just sitting there. It lasts 7 years.

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If the OP passes on your x fit I may be interested !

 

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jjordan

Moderator

• Aug 2, 2012

• #16

Game-changing news! Jess71903 just showed me on Recaro's FB that they allow LATCH on the ProSport in booster mode. I am flying high right now! (And HOW did I not know this before?!? Why was this news not shouted from the rooftops?!?)

 

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kaleigh71

New member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #17

We just recently bought a turbobooster with ss for DD1, and I honestly like it better than the DS1's probooster. It fits DD1 very well, she is pretty average for a 6 year old. I don't have to worry about whether it is in the 2nd or 3rd row due to tipping like I have to with the probooster.