Question Booster for 1997 Toyota Corolla

Calgarymom · Jul 3, 2014

Hello!

I have lovely Britax frontiers for my kids in my 2006 Sienna.

We just got a Corolla and put in our "extra just in case" no-back Graco Turbo boosters, but the kids complained about the lack of leg-room!

I noticed that there are other no-back options at Canadian tire and I wonder if anyone has advice about them:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/apramo-child-booster-seat-0466045p.html#

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/sparco-no-back-booster-1995955p.html#.U7YNdBbVAds

Any other tips would be most welcome!

Both kids sit maturely in their seats so that the belt goes over the shoulder.
Daughter is 8.5 yr old and about 53 pounds / 50"
Son is 6.5 yr old and about 48 pounds / 48 "

Keeanh · Jul 3, 2014

Hi! I love those seats. My kids love those seats. They are among the most compact boosters in Canada. But because of the flare of the armrest/belt guides, they aren't tight or confining. Even my 11.5yo can sit comfortably.

The Sparco ones are exactly the same as the Apramo, but with more padding and nicer fabric. Today is the last day the Apramo is on sale, but if you go in with the current flyer (or print off that page) by Sunday, most Canadian Tires will let you have the sale price. You might have to ask for a manager.

safeinthecar · Jul 3, 2014

The 97 Corolla doesn't have head restraints IIRC, so the vehicle seat needs to be as high as eye level while sitting in the no back boosters in order to have adequate whiplash protection.