Which HBB would you pick?

[momtobe2007]

Assuming your child was just starting to train in booster mode (almost 5, 45 lbs, 45 in)...

What would you pick for your main HBB and for a secondary HBB and why?


Still trying to decide what we're going with!

 

[firemomof3]

Depends on the size of the child but either the Graco Turbobooster, Recaro ProBooster or Recaro Vivo. The TB and Vivo fit smaller children exceptionally well.

 

[momtobe2007]

Does the ProBooster convert to a backless booster or is it just HB?

 

[Jillybeans5]

It is a high back only. I really like my probooster and my vivo. I would choose one of those plus a turbo as a spare if you are wanting 2, with one being a little cheaper.

 

[MumOf3]

Assuming your child was just starting to train in booster mode (almost 5, 45 lbs, 45 in)...

What would you pick for your main HBB and for a secondary HBB and why?


Still trying to decide what we're going with!

We recently got the Diono Monterey for our DS who is 5 1/2. I was adamant about finding a seat with a LATCH because I didn't want a booster being a potential flying missile in my car while he's not in it and overall it just makes me feel more comfortable knowing the seat is latched into the car. After all, we want our own car seats secured safely as well so why wouldn't we want our kids' car seats safely secured Overall we're extremley happy with his seat.

 

[stephie1012]

i prefer the turbo booster over the probooster. Both fit my kids extremely well, only the 6yr old is a booster rider tho. The probooster is very tippy in alot of cars i have tried it in. DD also prefers the turbo bc she hates feeling like she is going to fall over. I wish the probooster wasnt so tippy it looks so comfy.

 

[momtobe2007]

Is the Monterey a narrow booster? I know Radians tend to be more narrow and it's not something I would want.

 

[momtobe2007]

I am very much considering the Monterey. Did you happen to get a good deal one?

We recently got the Diono Monterey for our DS who is 5 1/2. I was adamant about finding a seat with a LATCH because I didn't want a booster being a potential flying missile in my car while he's not in it and overall it just makes me feel more comfortable knowing the seat is latched into the car. After all, we want our own car seats secured safely as well so why wouldn't we want our kids' car seats safely secured Overall we're extremley happy with his seat.

 

[MumOf3]

I am very much considering the Monterey. Did you happen to get a good deal one?

I didn't, but they are currently on sale at Just Kids Store for $114.98 (I believe that includes free shipping!) That's a pretty good deal

http://www.justkidsstore.com/brand/diono/1?gclid=CIHal4yzoK4CFdOA7QodbULOgA&

 

[mylittlet]

We have a monterey and a turbo for ds (almost 6y, 60# and 49"). He likes the monterey better. More support. We have the old style monterey. Some with the new style are having trouble with the shoulder belt staying in place. So buy from somewhere with good return policy.

 

[momtobe2007]

We have a monterey and a turbo for ds (almost 6y, 60# and 49"). He likes the monterey better. More support. We have the old style monterey. Some with the new style are having trouble with the shoulder belt staying in place. So buy from somewhere with good return policy.

Hmm...what's the issues with the the shoulder belt staying in place?? Argh! I was almost 100% decided on this seat. Boo.

 

[mylittlet]

The old version is tight to get the belt in and out of the guide. The new version has a wider openning so in some vehicles the belt is falling out of the guide on its own. There is a thread on here that has photos with it. I posted on it yesterday. So you could look at what threads I have posted on to find it. I'm on my phone or I would link it for you.

 

[MumOf3]

The old version is tight to get the belt in and out of the guide. The new version has a wider openning so in some vehicles the belt is falling out of the guide on its own. There is a thread on here that has photos with it. I posted on it yesterday. So you could look at what threads I have posted on to find it. I'm on my phone or I would link it for you.

I believe it's this thread

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=214103

I have *some* issues with the belt guide too. However, I'm still very happy with the seat apart from this issue.