my ds is 9yo (4'4", 72lbs), but he has a short torso (only about 17") he still fits height wise in a vivo and tb, but it feels cramped in the hips. DH's car does not have head rests so we still need an hbb (plus DS feels more secure). I'd really prefer it have latch too because DH doesn't think it's necessary to buckle an unoccupied booster. DS only rides in this car for the 10 minute ride to school each day, so it doesn't need to be overly padded. any suggestions? I'm thinking parkway sgl maybe? budget isn't really an issue, though I'd like to stay under $150
First, kudos to you for keeping your ds in a booster! Too many parents take kdis out of boosters too soon, I love that you haven't done that!
LATCHable boosters, there are not a huge list of them. They include:
Graco Affix
Diono Monterey
Clek Oobr
Britax Parkway SGL
First Years Pathway B570
The Recaro Probooster I believe is making one LATCHable, hadn't come out yet I don't think. (One of my Recaro-lovin' colleagues will be along to confirm/deny that I'm sure!)
Monterey requires a headrest. Oobr is way out of your budget.
I went looking to see which of these is wider here:
http://www.car-seat.org/forumdisplay.php?f=61
Parkway 9.5 in. at back / 12 in between armrests
First Years 12 in
Graco Affix has no data yet
The Turbobooster is 11 in wide
Hope that helps!
