Booster for tall 9 yr old

[melrose7]

I am looking for a backless booster for my almost 9yr old DD. She is 57" already and all legs. I think the base of the turbo booster is too tall. I was thinking the incognito would fit but I think the threads on the side would be an issue as she has autism and will play with any straps or anything on the seat and I can see them causing problems. Any other seats I should be considering? She was in her frontier but the seatbelt kept getting stuck and not retracting. She should be able to sit good in backless. She doesn't sleep in the car so not too worried about that.

 

[kidrepair]

My DD is 10.5,a little over 59" and uses a Harmony Cruz and fits well in it. She isn't comfortable in most backless boosters now but won't give up her Cruz even though she 5-steps in most cars,lol

 

[melrose7]

My DD is 10.5,a little over 59" and uses a Harmony Cruz and fits well in it. She isn't comfortable in most backless boosters now but won't give up her Cruz even though she 5-steps in most cars,lol

Thanks!
Is this out of stock everywhere? Or does it have a different name? Is there somewhere I can find it?

 

[sunnydayz]

Our Target has them in stock.

 

[kidrepair]

I bought ours at Target,but it's been a few years. Looks like Target doesn't even have them online anymore.Not sure then.

 

[D&L's-mommy]

my son is 10yo, 4'7", he likes the graco connext, more room than any other booster

 

[veggiegirl228]

It's called the Harmony Carpooler on amazon.com

Target had it but haven't seen it but could be just my store.

Another possible is the Harmony Olympian.

 

[melrose7]

It's called the Harmony Carpooler on amazon.com

Target had it but haven't seen it but could be just my store.

Another possible is the Harmony Olympian.

Is it also known as the Harmony youth booster? A local Walmart has it in stock.

 

[veggiegirl228]

Duplicate

 

[veggiegirl228]

The Youth Rider is a Harmony booster just a different model/style

Youth Rider

Cruz/Carpooler

Olympian

 

[henrietta]

The Cosco Top Side may also work really well for her. It sits lower like the Harmony Lite Rider/Youth booster. The only downside that can be confusing is that you route the shoulder belt over the armrest, but that may be easier for her to buckle herself in. My son has managed to understand it, but I thought he'd argue that the shoulder belt ALWAYS goes under (he also has autism and sometimes everything is very much black and white).

 

[kidrepair]

I find the Harmony Youth booster is much smaller for older kids. My 10 year old is too squished in it but finds the Cruz roomy enough. She's not tiny though. Almost 5ft tall and 95lbs.

 

[sunnydayz]

I find the Harmony Youth booster is much smaller for older kids. My 10 year old is too squished in it but finds the Cruz roomy enough. She's not tiny though. Almost 5ft tall and 95lbs.

I agree, ds does not fit in his youth booster, but has plenty of room in the Cruz.

 

[melrose7]

The Youth Rider is a Harmony booster just a different model/style

Youth Rider

Cruz/Carpooler

Olympian

Now I am confused. If they are similar models than I would think they would fit about the same. Since I can't find the Cruz anywhere I am left with either the youth booster which might be too small but I can get locally at walmart or the olympian which is on amazon. So between those 2 which one is a better fit. I am thinking she might be ok in the youth because she is all skin and bones so very narrow but not sure how much she will grow.

 

[melrose7]

The Cosco Top Side may also work really well for her. It sits lower like the Harmony Lite Rider/Youth booster. The only downside that can be confusing is that you route the shoulder belt over the armrest, but that may be easier for her to buckle herself in. My son has managed to understand it, but I thought he'd argue that the shoulder belt ALWAYS goes under (he also has autism and sometimes everything is very much black and white).

I was considering that seat too but was concerned about the same thing. Not sure if it would be a problem or not. But it might help her do it herself eventually.

 

[veggiegirl228]

Can your 9 yr old go with to sit in the youth one at Walmart? This way you can if she have enough room. The Topside is on sale at Kmart for $10 till Saturday.

 

[sunnydayz]

The Target by me carries the Cruz even though it doesn't show it online. If you have a Target close by, it might by worth swinging in the car seat aisle and checking it out. Sometimes their on the end cap as well.

 

[henrietta]

I personally don't really see a difference b/t the Cruz, LiteRider/Youth, and the Top Side as far as fit for my kiddo and my nephew (both age 8, nephew rides in a Cruz). But they are all lanky kids in my family. Maybe it's different for a stouter or stockier build.

 

[jacqui276]

DD is close in size and while she has no preference between the youth booster and cruz, the belt fit is better on her in the cruz (shoulder belt is too low on her shoulder in the youth booster now). The seat on the youth booster is substantially narrower than the cruz but DD is pretty thin so that aspect wasn't an issue for her.

 

[melrose7]

I personally don't really see a difference b/t the Cruz, LiteRider/Youth, and the Top Side as far as fit for my kiddo and my nephew (both age 8, nephew rides in a Cruz). But they are all lanky kids in my family. Maybe it's different for a stouter or stockier build.

Thanks. She is pretty lanky so maybe these would be a good option. How does the turbo booster compare to these? I saw a harmony youth in the store yesterday and the turbo looks cushionier. Haven't been able to find a Cruz anywhere locally.