Another "what seat for travel" question...

twinsmom · Sep 23, 2009

Yes, that question again

. We will be travelling by air & rental car sometime in early spring. The kids will be almost 5. I assume they will be 40lbs by then since they are just under 40 now. My first thought was a Safeguard Go; but it's so expensive (x2) for use only while travelling - I don't really have need for it otherwise. So, is a booster okay to use? They won't yet be 5. And what booster is best for travelling (high back, of course).

Evolily · Sep 23, 2009

Ride Safer Travel Vests

They run around $100 a piece, sometimes you can find them cheaper or on swap (or, better yet, you might be able to find someone here to loan you a couple :thumbsup: )

Oh, and in lew of that, I'd probably go with a turbobooster if you think they can hold still. Or maybe the new evenflo generations 65 (it also runs $100 a piece)

ketchupqueen · Sep 23, 2009

It's going to depend, at that age, on their ability to sit still. My kid couldn't; perhaps yours could (although parents often find booster behavior is worse when more than one kid is in the car.) I'd test them out before planning on using one.

As for travel boosters I'd probably bring something like a Graco Turbobooster, because it's cheap, and the back detaches. I'd pack the back, well-padded, in my suitcase, and carry on the base (with adjuster strap just in case.) That way if something happens to the suitcase with the back, you still have a booster to use.

I'd also consider the Ride Safer Travel Vest for kids that age who can't sit appropriately in a booster. Yes, it's going to run you $200. But, you can use it in cars without the top tether if necessary, unlike the GO (if you ever ride in a cab or non-rental this may be an issue) and it's much easier to carry than the GO. You could literally stuff both in your carryon, with no issues.