I'm looking for a booster seat for a 5.5 year old. His current seat expires this year, so I'd like to purchase one in the next few months. He's currently 40 lbs, not sure on height, but he's short, he does, however, have a long torso. It will be in an older envoy and ford f150, possibly a 2009 suburban or 2015 sedona. I'm a big recaro fan, but I also haven't purchased a car seat in years. I want something sturdy, well made, and easy to clean/durable fabric. Latch isn't a must, neither is a removable back. Budget is open. Thanks!
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aeormsby
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I really like our Recaro Performance Booster. DS wasn't much over 40lb and he's not a tall kid when we got it. It's very wide though and can cover up the buckle depending on the vehicle/seating position. DS eventually figured out how to scoot it over before he got in to make sure it wasn't covering the buckle.
Kel
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We're getting the Recaro Performance booster I think for our 6 yr old boy. My second runner up was the diono Monterey, but it needs head support.
I've heard the rightfit isn't all that great. Go to amazon and read the reviews. It seems the same issues are mentioned over and over. Shoulder belt slipping from the slot is one thing I noticed talked about a lot.
I've heard the rightfit isn't all that great. Go to amazon and read the reviews. It seems the same issues are mentioned over and over. Shoulder belt slipping from the slot is one thing I noticed talked about a lot.
The performance booster recommends head support when available but doesn't require. That goes for the probooster too.
The Kidfit is super short. You don't want it for a long torso kid, for the price.
Good to know. I thought it was required.
Thanks. I think I'll stick with recaro.
The Cambria does require head support.
My personal preference is the Recaro for fit and usage. But they are both nice.
My personal preference is the Recaro for fit and usage. But they are both nice.
Dillipop
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Recaro doesn't require head support from the vehicle. Diono does.
I've had a Monterey and a performance booster and they are both good seats. If they fit your kid and your vehicle, either one would be a good choice.
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From a quality stand point, I like how sturdy the Recaro seats I have are (vivo and proboosters) and I like the fabric. How does the cambria compare in that respect?
Dillipop
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I'm not sure. The monterey I had was quite sturdy. And the fabric held up well. It was a softer material than the recaro fabric on my performance booster.
I assume the Cambria is also sturdy and has decent fabric.
IMO the Cambria fabric is nice but not outstanding. About on par with Recaro fabric.
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