Question Booster Widths Cosco vs Combi Dakota

[mommyto4kiddos]

I can't seem to find any list of the different widths of boosters. If anyone has a link, I'd appreciate it. Thanks

 

[safeinthecar]

Dakota is 18.25" the widest point. Hip room~ 12.5" .

Which Cosco? I'm guessing the Prospect since the competitor is the Dakota.

Prospect is 21" at the widest point. Hip room~ wide enough for my size 10 rear.

 

[mommyto4kiddos]

The cosco is a highrise. Do you know that one too? Thanks

 

[safeinthecar]

Highrise 16" widest point. Hip room 10.5"

 

[Judi]

Remember that Cosco will need a vehicle head rest.

 

[mommyto4kiddos]

We are looking to use them as lbb and currently have the cosco but was looking at getting the combi because someone said they really liked it. I don't think it will fit in the spot. My daughter was very happy about the headrest thing because now she doesn't have to use a booster in our backseat because she is too tall. Thanks for all your help.

 

[Judi]

Duh, LBB, so sorry, my bad.

 

[Defrost]

Backless boosters need vehicle head support, too. :thumbsup:

 

[Judi]

Well, yeah, but I was in a mindset of Cosco HB.

 

[Defrost]

I know - but you were still right, technically, and it's an important thing to remember for others who may be reading the thread but not posting.

 

[Judi]

Again, you are right.

 

[mommyto4kiddos]

Yeah I understand that there needs to be support up to the tops of the childs ears when using a lbb. Is that correct? Is it safer to be in no booster than one that doesn't provide headsupport? Thats what i've assumed from the training.

 

[Kat_Momof3]

I think some of it will have to do with how the belt fits.

also, ideally, we'd see a highback booster in place.

like the extremely tall Sunshine Kids' Monterey.

 

[mommyto4kiddos]

Our problem is that the car slants on the sides, so a hbb will not fit on the sides of the back. I wish it would.

 

[Defrost]

Yeah I understand that there needs to be support up to the tops of the childs ears when using a lbb. Is that correct? Is it safer to be in no booster than one that doesn't provide headsupport? Thats what i've assumed from the training.

It depends. I don't think there's a single correct answer for that. Not having adequate head restraint puts the child at risk of neck/back injury, but some of those will be fairly minor injuries (whiplash) when compared to the risk of abdominal injury caused by a poorly-fitting lap belt that rides up.

A lot will also depend on the specific vehicle and whether the child passes the 5-Step test in that seating position.