Booster reccomendations?

Unregistered · Mar 6, 2005

Hi, I was referred here to see if I could get some help deciding on a safe booster for my little one. She's 5YO (will be six in june), about 39 Lbs, and about 41" tall. She's mature enough for a booster, and her mom already uses a backless one for her.

Though I'm not quite comfortable with a backless one, I'd love some suggestions for a seat for her. I drive a Hyundai Elantra '01 and my price range is definitely not high enough to afford something like a britax or the like. I'm thinking I could go as high as 100$ but that's really stretching it for me. I'll do it though if safety recommendations warrant it.

Her current 5 pt harness seat's shoulder straps come down behind her shoulders a bit and her legs sometimes fall asleep on long rides. She needs something better for her, but still safe.

Any ideas?
Thank you!
Ian, Gilroy, Ca.

UlrikeDG · Mar 6, 2005

<body> CPSafety.com has a great <a href="http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/BoosterShop.aspx">dedicated booster shopping guide</a>. In high backed boosters, I'd look at (alphabetical): <ul> <li><a href="http://www.babytrend.com/carseats/Recarocarseat.htm" target="_blank">BabyTrend Recaro Start</a> - at $300+, this is the most expensive booster in the US. It has added side impact protection, is incredibly well padded, and has a number of safety and comfort features. </li> <li><a href="http://www.britaxusa.com/products.cfm?action=ShowProduct&pro_id=55919304-ADD8-4E21-84D0D7E6C23B708C" target="_blank">Britax Bodyguard</a> - has added side impact protection & EPS foam to help protect the head and costs $109.99 to $129.99 </li> <li><a href="http://www.britaxusa.com/products.cfm?action=ShowProduct&pro_id=A297ACA9-94F0-417F-85B4BF4F4399ECE8">Britax Starriser Comfy</a> - has adjustable width & gets very narrow; MSRP is $100. Base can be used without the back & has EPS foam.</li> <li><a href="http://www.combi-intl.com/8200.htm" target="_blank">Combi Apogee</a> - runs $50-$110 (watch for sales!). Base can be used without the back.</li> <li><a href="http://www.combi-intl.com/8600.htm" target="_blank">Combi Yorktown</a> - runs $80-$120 (again, watch for sales). Base can be used without the back & back has deep wings for side impact protection. </li> <li><a href="http://www.compassbaby.com/product_B500.html" target="_blank">Compass B500</a> - folds, but is heavy; runs $90. </li> <li><a href="http://www.coscojuvenile.com/product.asp?productID=567" target="_blank">Cosco Protek</a> - runs $35-$50. Base can be used without the back. </li> <li><a href="http://www.evenflo.com/pr/bo/prbo_bigkid.phtml" target="_blank">Evenflo Big Kid</a> or <a href="http://www.evenflo.com/pr/bo/prbo_bigkidlx.phtml" target="_blank">Evenflo Big Kid LX</a> - runs $30-$50. Base can be used without the back.</li> <li><a href="http://www.evenflo.com/pr/bo/prbo_bigkiddlx.phtml" target="_blank">Evenflo Big Kid Deluxe</a> or <a href="http://www.evenflo.com/pr/bo/prbo_everest.phtml" target="_blank">Evenflo Everest</a> - runs $60-$65. Base can be used without the back. Has built in reading light. </li> <li><a href="http://www.gracobaby.com/products/subcategory.asp?N=41+110&act=A20" target="_blank">Graco TurboBooster</a> - runs $50-$80, depending on the cover. Some covers are reversible. Base can be used without the back & has EPS foam. </li> <li><a href="http://www.jupiterindustries.com/komfortkruiser.html" target="_blank">Jupiter Komfort Kruiser</a> - $80-$100 This is one of the most padded HBB. The <a href="http://www.onestepahead.com/jump.jsp?lGen=detail&itemID=150761&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=150761&change=117">One Step Ahead catalog</a> sells a version of the seat with memory foam for even more comfort! This seat is made of EPS foam. (This booster was recently discontinued, but is still widely available.) </li> </ul> </body>

scatterbunny · Mar 6, 2005

We have a Graco TurboBooster as second seat for our 3.5yo dd, she's 42 inches and 41 pounds. We all love it. Here's a pic of her in it:

http://photobucket.com/albums/0603/...os/?action=view&current=February182005083.jpg

bake1856 · Mar 6, 2005

We also have a graco turbobooster for our second car. My daughter really likes it and I like the fact that it has some foam in the head rest for protection.

Victorious4 · Mar 7, 2005

My favorite is the Britax Parkway because it's easier for kids to buckle themselves since there are no armrests in the way.... Otherwise it's very similar to the TurboBooster, except that the Turbo can be used backless, has more designs to choose from & the head wings aren't quite as deep {which means there might be a slightly higher risk of injury in a side impact collision, but such accidents are not nearly as common as frontal collisions} Both boosters are for 30-100 pounds, have EPS foam, cup holders, comfy padding. The Turbo is about $30-50 cheeper, depending

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