Alison's Mom
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I know there is no standard for SIP on boosters, but I can't help wondering why the TB with safety surround and the new 2013 Parkway have more substantial headwings and deeper torso support than the regular TB and the 2012 Parkway.
Is this a trend towards wider, more protective boosters? Is it warranted by crash tests or any tests? I know that their main purpose is to ensure a good lap and shoulder belt fit, but beyond that, even if the child sits in position at all times, would you buy a seat with better SIP?
I'm wondering if I forego the 3 across idea in my vehicle, and just get something that is more supportive for staying in place while asleep and/or better for SIP in the event of a crash?
Along the same lines of forgoing the 3 boosters across idea, is there a booster that will fit in the middle of a 3rd Gen CRV (2007)? The male and female ends of the seatbelt are really close together and a NBTB is much too wide. Does this mean no booster will fit there?
My kids are currently still in their RNs, but I need to have them in boosters for an upcoming trip, so will be transitioning DD this summer, and DS probably in the next 3-5 months.
I have tried DD in a number of boosters in the store only so far, and of the TB, Harmony HB (dreamtime?), Evenflo AMP, and 2012 Parkway, she likes the shallow, flimsy AMP the best! She says it's most comfy, with Harmony, then TB, then Parkway last. It seemed the PW had foam in the headwings, but not much padding on top and she felt they weren't soft/comfy. . . I haven't tried the TB SS yet.
Is this a trend towards wider, more protective boosters? Is it warranted by crash tests or any tests? I know that their main purpose is to ensure a good lap and shoulder belt fit, but beyond that, even if the child sits in position at all times, would you buy a seat with better SIP?
I'm wondering if I forego the 3 across idea in my vehicle, and just get something that is more supportive for staying in place while asleep and/or better for SIP in the event of a crash?
Along the same lines of forgoing the 3 boosters across idea, is there a booster that will fit in the middle of a 3rd Gen CRV (2007)? The male and female ends of the seatbelt are really close together and a NBTB is much too wide. Does this mean no booster will fit there?
My kids are currently still in their RNs, but I need to have them in boosters for an upcoming trip, so will be transitioning DD this summer, and DS probably in the next 3-5 months.
I have tried DD in a number of boosters in the store only so far, and of the TB, Harmony HB (dreamtime?), Evenflo AMP, and 2012 Parkway, she likes the shallow, flimsy AMP the best! She says it's most comfy, with Harmony, then TB, then Parkway last. It seemed the PW had foam in the headwings, but not much padding on top and she felt they weren't soft/comfy. . . I haven't tried the TB SS yet.