Safeguard Go headrest- is it detachable?

I was looking at the safeguard website and it shows an installation video of the Go booster. I noticed there is no headrest in the video but the picture of the seat itself (and the same picture in the review here on this website) shows a picture of some type of headrest. The review specifically states this is not a head *restraint* but there is something there that's not shown in the video.

Can someone clarify this? And if you do the installation do you attach the headrest (or whatever that is) before or after?
 
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murphydog77

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Yes, the headrest is detachable. I'm not sure it can be used with the booster as a sleep positioner since it's not in the directions, but it's also not a safety feature either. I think you can attach it either before or after installation.
 
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By 'not a safety feature' does that mean that it is not side impact protection? I assumed that since the Safeguard seat is so good, that the Go is too. Am I wrong? I don't hear a lot about it here.
 
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I wonder a lot about it too....

it seems like a good option for those who need to move their seats around a lot. Personally I'd like to use it for carpooling situations, but when my kids outgrow their FP safe embrace seats I may use it permanently in our Sienna.

It does offer the 5pt harness but does not offer any hard shell. Does that make it less safe than getting a larger seat with both the 5pt harness and the shell? That is the question. We have a vehicle that does have side impact airbags, though both kids now sit in outboard positions (Captains chairs in second row of our '06 Sienna).
 

murphydog77

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I think it does have a bit of protection since it's EPP foam, but it's mainly for positioning and comfort. I think SafeGuard has done some side impact testing on the seat, but you'd have to contact them to find out what specifically they've done.

I don't think I'd use it on a regular basis, but I'd have no qualms at all about using it on trips, car pools or especially in vehicles with side air bags. It's a great little niche seat.
 
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Heather......

you said you wouldn't use it on a regular basis....does this mean even after a child is 40lb and technically safe to use a bpb? Seems like if the option is a Go Seat or a BPB it would be the better choice for every day use.

But maybe you are saying that you would choose a hard shell booster like the Recaro Young Sport or Apex or even going to a MA or Regent. I cannot see myself going for the last two.

The way I see it is the Go seat is like going with a BPB except it has a 5pt harness also. Keep in mind that I wouldn't be using it every day until my kids have fully outgrown their FPSE's. So they'd likely be over 6yrs old by then.
 

jen_nah

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you said you wouldn't use it on a regular basis....does this mean even after a child is 40lb and technically safe to use a bpb? Seems like if the option is a Go Seat or a BPB it would be the better choice for every day use.

But maybe you are saying that you would choose a hard shell booster like the Recaro Young Sport or Apex or even going to a MA or Regent. I cannot see myself going for the last two.

The way I see it is the Go seat is like going with a BPB except it has a 5pt harness also. Keep in mind that I wouldn't be using it every day until my kids have fully outgrown their FPSE's. So they'd likely be over 6yrs old by then.

Heather & I got to play with the Safe Guard Go at Lifesavers. I agree I wouldn't want it as an everyday seat. The harnesses each have to be tighten instead of 1 center harness adjuster. I think it would be a good bpb but I would go with a Parkway over the Safe Guard Go for the pure fact you have SIP. If you wanting to keep the child harnessed again I would go with a Marathon or Apex for the fact you have more protection (for side impact).

If I recall from what of the reps said it doesn't have SIP. But, Not sure what & if any testing has been done.

It's a great niche seat for carpools & traveling.
 

murphydog77

Admin - CPST Instructor
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What Jenny said :). I would use the SafeGuard Go as a 2nd seat that wasn't used as often or as a travel/grandma's car seat, but I think to use it on a daily basis would be a bit of a hassle.
 

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