Question does anyone else feel like the bubblebum booster isnt safe.? LOL

lj.17 · Sep 12, 2013

I dnt knw about it. I feel like its just a pillow. How do you feel about the bubble bum.?

jacqui276 · Sep 12, 2013

Since booster seats are used to position the seat belt properly, as long as the seat belt provides a good fit when sitting in the bubble bum, I don't think that it is any less safe than any other low back booster seats.

It wouldn't be my first choice to use other than for a travel seat since it seems like it would be annoying to have to route the seat belt through the guides on it, but I would be comfortable with my child using one (assuming that it was available here).

LISmama810 · Sep 12, 2013

It passes testing (even deflated) so I have no qualms about its safety. We've used it quite a few times ourselves, and I wouldn't let my kids use something whose quality I questioned.

Baylor · Sep 12, 2013

Basically the point of the BB is to position the belt correctly. Even not inflated if it does that it is okay..

I know how you feel I felt the same thing when it came out, And while I don't own one I may buy one because it is an easy way to always have a booster on hand.

tiggercat · Sep 12, 2013

A typical backless booster is just a chunk of plastic, a chunk of foam, glorified phone book, mesh trampoline, pillow, whatever. With arm rests/belt guides.

It's crash tested, meets standards, and can be expected to provide adequate protection in a crash, when used according to manufacturer's directions.

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tl01 · Sep 12, 2013

I have one and I know it has passed crash testing. That said, watching DS1 sit on it was not fun. He sort of slips and slides all over it. The fit was acceptable but not great and DS1 is a big 7.5 year old. He's 68 lbs and 51 inches tall. I would not use it if I didn't have a different nbb with me.

cookie123 · Sep 12, 2013

Matthew (5.5)had a hard time in it the day he used it, but it was in the middle on a slight hump, which I think could make it harder. Hannah (10.75) seems to do fine with it. That said, she doesn't prefer to use it! We use it occasionally, when ever we have all 3 kiddos, which isn't often. While it's not my favorite seat, I feel it's safe, and we need it for those 3 across occasions.

lj.17 · Sep 12, 2013

cookie123 said:
Matthew (5.5)had a hard time in it the day he used it, but it was in the middle on a slight hump, which I think could make it harder. Hannah (10.75) seems to do fine with it. That said, she doesn't prefer to use it! We use it occasionally, when ever we have all 3 kiddos, which isn't often. While it's not my favorite seat, I feel it's safe, and we need it for those 3 across occasions.

that's true. I have a whole new opinion on bubblebum now after reading everyone's responses.

TXmom2 · Sep 12, 2013

So what makes it better than using a folded blanket or something? Does it actually have belt positioners?

canadiangie · Sep 12, 2013

TXmom2 said:
So what makes it better than using a folded blanket or something? Does it actually have belt positioners?

Yes it does.

LISmama810 · Sep 13, 2013

It's also crash-tested to guarantee it meets safety standards.

ketchupqueen · Sep 13, 2013

Emma and Bridget fight over who gets to use it- I'm gonna have to get another soon. How much kids like a seat will always vary.

safety-wise, the guides are triple sewn into a network of webbing with lots of corners-and we all know corners are strong! I have no doubt it would both position the belt and distribute forces just like other backless boosters.

YinzerMama · Sep 13, 2013

I think it is one of those things that seems goofy and jerryrigged until you understand how it works, like a pool noodle.

scoutingbear · Sep 13, 2013

I think the belt fit really depends on the vehicle and child when using it. When I took my CPST class, the instructors like the idea, one even had been using it for her own children during travel. However, they put it in a car with leather seating, and the BB slid around on the seat. Since then, she does not recommend it to parents. Again, I think the fit really depends on the child and vehicle. If you get a bad fit, it isn't a good choice. I do let my 9 year old use on during carpool and we have used it for travel.

thepote · Sep 14, 2013

scoutingbear said:
I think the belt fit really depends on the vehicle and child when using it. When I took my CPST class, the instructors like the idea, one even had been using it for her own children during travel. However, they put it in a car with leather seating, and the BB slid around on the seat. Since then, she does not recommend it to parents. Again, I think the fit really depends on the child and vehicle. If you get a bad fit, it isn't a good choice. I do let my 9 year old use on during carpool and we have used it for travel.

Yes - exactly. It's the same with any other car seat. Like how I will recommend Radians all day long because it's an awesome seat... knowing full well there are positions in cars it won't fit in (hence the Radian Successful Installation thread, to check these things). Does that make the Radian unsafe? No, not at all. It's one of those things where it just may be the best "tool" for the job. Having boosters for my 7 and 9 year olds (and way back when for my 17yo), I can see how the job of the booster is pure positioning... with crash tested boosters, of course

julia94115 · Sep 15, 2013

I'm gonna get flogged I know, but we have our BB on a piece of non slip rug pad.
It works great on our leather seats.

Carrie_R · Sep 16, 2013

I don't see any reason to flog for that. The reasons for not using non-slip would be 1) to not mask a loose install - the BB is not installed so no danger there and 2) so it doesn't melt onto the leather - aesthetic issue, not a safety one. Someone else may see a concern I don't, though.

I, too, was skeptical about the BB but am less wigged now. I think it has a lot of usefulness... in certain circumstances. Wish it had been an option when I was trying to work out my three-across!

tiggercat · Sep 16, 2013

julia94115 said:
I'm gonna get flogged I know, but we have our BB on a piece of non slip rug pad.
It works great on our leather seats.

Like shelf liner? I don't see an issue with that either. It's not like it is installed in the vehicle.

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joolsplus3 · Sep 16, 2013

TXmom2 said:
So what makes it better than using a folded blanket or something? Does it actually have belt positioners?

Oh definitely. It's got like a net of polyester webbing wrapped around the inflatable part, and attached to that are super strong metal belt guides (covered with red plastic for smoothness)...here's a great review... http://carseatblog.com/10427/bubble-bum-review-booster-seat-or-flotation-device/

It's such a good idea, Dorel has come up with a non-inflating-almost-invisible version for older kids http://carseatblog.com/23450/safety-1st-incognito-kid-positioning-seat-preview/

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