Booster for stiff, recessed buckle stalks

I feel like we've been through this before, but I thought it might be worth asking again with some of the new boosters since last year.

My pickup ('05 Silverado crew) has stiff, short buckle stalks that basically have to be pried forward out of their space in the seatbacks. Even adults who ride back there routinely need help fishing them out. DD (almost 6.5, currently harnessed in a P70) will be moving into a booster this summer. I am looking at the Maxi Cosi RodiFix, because it's so sleek. It *looks* like it would be the easiest to buckle. But, quite frankly, it's expensive. I'd love some other options!

Other challenges:
*I would love a LATCHable booster.
*My back seat is pretty upright, almost concave, and the headrest effectively pushes forward on taller carseats. The dreaded booster gap is a worry!
*DD is a floppy sleeper and still regularly sleeps even on short trips. She is getting better, but a booster with great support would probably be helpful. (We tried a Vivo last year, but she wouldn't sit straight. It was as if her shoulders were squished even though she's just average in size.) Plus, not having side airbags, I like the idea of deeper head and torso wings.

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We tried a TB w/ SS in-store again this past weekend. The seat is too deep for her. She wants to scoot forward so her knees bend at the edge.

Has anyone used their P70 in booster mode? With an SG clip? Its really not an ideal solution, because I can't use the recline feature with the headrest raised. The headrest his the window. Without the recline, though, DD head flops way forward. Although, I noticed she was attempting to prop herself up with her elbows on the armrests. That's one thing that worries me about the RodiFix.

DS is rising in a PS. Should I try that in booster mode? DS would be so upset to trade seats, but, if it worked, I suppose I could always trade the P70 for another PS.

This shouldn't be this difficult!

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Bumping this, because I'm concerned the RodiFix will not have enough side support for Miss Floppy Sleeper to stand a chance.

Is a Performance Booster worth trying?

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It's worth a try.

I'm guessing you don't have the budget for a Porsche Junior Seat Plus, which might solve a couple of your issues at least.

ketchupqueen said:

It's worth a try.

I'm guessing you don't have the budget for a Porsche Junior Seat Plus, which might solve a couple of your issues at least.

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I went and Googled, and, no, I don't think we'll be getting one of those.

I looked at AKDad's Q Fix thread several times. That belt path looks like it could be tricky. I have no hope that an SGL would work for her. Hmmm... I'm kind of at a loss, but, at 6.5, she's asking to try a booster again. She'll have all summer to practice buckling, so finding one she can sleep in is probably #1 on the list at this point.

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