Need advice, Shopping for new seats?

twinone

New member
Hi, I just found the forum and have a couple questions.
I am in the market for new carseats for my children and wanted to get thoughts on which would be the best to buy.

We drive a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan. Both seats will be on the middle row 2 bucket seats

Child 1 - My daughter is 5, weight about 45lbs and 45" height

Child 2- My son is 2.5, weight about 32lbs and 37" height


Also are all belt positioning booster equal (when you are using the seatbelt)?
 
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UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus
Some boosters are easier to use or more comfortable than others. Some have added safety features (like Side Impact Protection). Some are more appealing to children (e.g., Disney cartoon characters on the cover). Some fit better in certain vehicles or situations. Some have advantages when travelling (as with the model that folds). Some are more versatile and can be used with our without the high back. Some have higher weight limits. Some adjust to get taller than others.

All seats must meet the same basic federal testing standards. Beyond that, it's impossible to say whether one booster might be "safer" than others. It makes logical sense that a booster with side impact protection wings would be "safer" in a side impact crash, but there's absolutely no real world data one way or the other, because no one collects such data.
 

scatterbunny

New member
Do you want your 5yo harnessed?

What seats do you have each of them in right now?

Where are your 2.5yo's shoulders in relation to the top slots of his current seat?

What is your budget?
 

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