Question Narrow booster?

Unregistered · Aug 3, 2008

You guys are fantastic! I've learned so much!

I'm in the market for a narrow base booster. I'm having a heck of a time finding similar measurements to compare. I've considered the Monarch, Monterey, and Compass.

Does anyone know which is the most narrow? (Don't worry my daughter has been blessed with narrow hips... must be my husband's side of the family.)

Or does anyone have any other suggestions?

The seat will be used in a Durango (only 2 across) and Pacifica (3 across).

MANY THANKS!!!!

Alison

firemomof3 · Aug 3, 2008

What are the specs. on your daughter?

Unregistered · Aug 4, 2008

She's 5.5, at least 45 lbs, and at least 46 inches. I'd say she has a longer torso. Thanks again.

Victorious4 · Aug 4, 2008

It's also helpful to know what the other carseats are: sometimes it's necessary to re-think more than 1 carseat choice.... On that note, each child's age/weight/height & your total budget is helpful

In general, I have found the Parkway to be the easiest booster to fit in tight 3 across configurations (especially for bigger kids). Otherwise, I think the Fisher Price Safe Voyage booster adjusts the narrowest by width & can be used backless if necessary.

Kat_Momof3 · Aug 4, 2008

yeah, none of the boosters you listed are very narrow...

I would say the Parkway, the Fisher Price Safe Voyage Booster (not in that order), and the Recaro Vivo and Vivo Lite are the narrowest ones.

scatterbunny · Aug 4, 2008

The Vivo isn't really that narrow, plus the design of the armrests/lapbelt guides makes it difficult to buckle in three-across. If the Parkway will fit (17 inches wide at the widest), it will be the easiest to buckle due to the lack of armrests. The FPSV booster adjusts narrower (it's width-adjustable), but it has fixed armrests that can make buckling harder. In my Focus, though, a Parkway wouldn't work where a FPSV booster does work. I just keep the booster buckled, loosen it and let my dd climb in, then tighten it back up. I CAN buckle and unbuckle when necessary, but it's easier this way.

capeKO71 · Aug 4, 2008

Yeah - I have all three - the parkway, fpsv booster, and the vivo. And My belt stocks are very short and tend to be tough to get to with any booster - and the fisher price is definitly the thinnest with the width adjustment. And you can't beat the price!

Unregistered · Aug 4, 2008

Thanks everyone this is very helpful. My other seats are a Parkway for my older son and the new baby has a KeyFit. I'm having trouble finding another Parkway but I'll look into the FP. It sounds like it would be a good carpooling/backup seat even if it doesn't work out.

scatterbunny · Aug 4, 2008

My friend's son is 46 inches tall and has some room in the FPSV booster; however, my daughter, who is 52 inches tall, is right at the limit. If she grows at all in the torso, I wn't be able to use it for her anymore. The Parkway adjusts much taller. Still, for fitting three-across, the FPSV booster has been a lifesaver for me.

Albee Baby has it for $30. Albee Baby also has the Parkway for $60, if you think that might be a better choice since it adjusts taller.

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