morlando27
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I'm in the market for a hbb for DS2. He's 5.75 yrs old, approx 43 lbs, 45". For reference, he still has another slot left in both the GN & Maestro. I have plenty of hbb for when he's boostered full time (FR85, GN, ProBooster, & Monterey) but would like something lighter and less bulky for occasional use in other people's cars or for friends in ours now. I love the Vivo but, since they've been discontinued, I can't find one and DS1's have expired. I'm hoping to find something similar for DS2.
The things I liked about the Vivo are that it isn't too heavy or bulky yet feels sturdy, it doesn't fall apart when you move it, provides good belt fit in various cars with various kids, has large head wings with eps foam and seemingly good side impact protection, and at the time DS1 was using it I didn't think it required head support. What currently available seat is most comparable? I'm leaning toward the Harmony Folding Travel Booster (although I'm concerned that it's too short to be useful for long) or perhaps the Harmony V6. Is there anything else I should consider with a budget of <$80? I didn't like the Turbo for DS1 but might consider the newer version w/ surround or the Affix.
The things I liked about the Vivo are that it isn't too heavy or bulky yet feels sturdy, it doesn't fall apart when you move it, provides good belt fit in various cars with various kids, has large head wings with eps foam and seemingly good side impact protection, and at the time DS1 was using it I didn't think it required head support. What currently available seat is most comparable? I'm leaning toward the Harmony Folding Travel Booster (although I'm concerned that it's too short to be useful for long) or perhaps the Harmony V6. Is there anything else I should consider with a budget of <$80? I didn't like the Turbo for DS1 but might consider the newer version w/ surround or the Affix.