Graco Junior Maxi R44 Highback Booster car seat with cupholders, Suitable from approx. 4 to 12 years (15-36kg), Black fashion

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Just like rear-facing seats, the answer is for as long as possible. The secure straps, side impact protection, and headrests with protective wings are always safer than a seat belt alone. So when can I put my child in a booster seat? Most booster seats are attached to the vehicle seat using only a seat belt and lower anchors, without any upper ties. Once the seat belt is fastened over a child, they rest on the car seat and are held in place. However, some booster seats may be attached to the automobile seat and kept in position using the lower anchors and rope and lap and shoulder belts. It’s not very expensive, comes in 4 color choices, and is one of the easiest booster seats to install. This seat earned a Best Bet rating from the IIHS. It has a 1-year limited warranty and an 8-year expiration from the time of manufacture. Hi Stephanie, thanks for your question! Both types of boosters can be very safe, but that depends on both the age of your child and how well the seat belt fits. Remember, vehicle belts are designed to fit adult males. For smaller children that are just transitioning into a booster, it can be difficult to get the vehicle belt to fit properly on their bodies, even with the seat belt guides on the booster.

The lap belt goes across the top of the thighs, not on the abdomen. The hip bones are the sturdiest part of the body and that is where you want to direct force during an impact. Britax offers this booster seat in 10 attractive colors and several eye popping patterns. They also offer a 1-year limited warranty to cover any manufacturing defects. Can keep upright and still when sitting on the booster seat, and naturally bend their legs over the edge of the booster seat. It comes in 9 fashionable color patterns. There is a 1-year limited warranty and an expiration of 9 years from the date of manufacture.Weight limits: Booster seats are not recommended for children over 120 pounds; however, they can be used until your child is big enough to fit in a seat belt without one (generally around 80 pounds). It’s available in 7 vibrant color options and is surprisingly affordable considering its flexible design. Diono gives it a 1-year manufacturer’s limited warranty and a 8-year expiration from the date of production. Advantages Always read the vehicle owner’s handbook and the car safety seat manual before using a booster seat. Booster seats frequently include a plastic clip or guide to help you properly secure the vehicle lap and shoulder belts. For further information, see the booster seat instruction manual. Booster Basic R129 meets the new R129 (legally known as ECE R129) standards. In our car seat buying guide, you can learn more about car seat standards and help figure out which car seat is right for you. Generally, a child that weighs 40 lbs can be forward-facing in any seat as long as it’s the right fit for them. Depending on the child’s height and age, a harnessed seat is probably the best option.

Harness-2-booster seats are perfect for parents that want to transition their child into a more comfortable forward facing car seat but still want the safety advantages of a five-point harness. If you are reluctant to make the switch to a booster seat but your child is ready, then this is an ideal compromise. The five-point harness keeps them safe until they are big enough to comfortably use the seat belt. At that time the Britax Grow with You easily transitions into a belt-positioning booster. Kids spend more time in cars than they ever have before, so it’s important to ensure they’re adequately protected at every age and stage. If you have a child who’s 7 going on 27, she may be ready to give up the “baby” seat and ride like a grown up. She might even put up a big fuss about riding in a booster seat, especially if it still looks like it’s made for a little kid. The good thing is, that many booster seats available today have a more mature, grown-up look that your kid may actually love. It comes in 4 fashionable color patterns. There is a 1-year limited warranty and an expiration of 6 years from the date of manufacture. Make sure you refer to the manufacturer’s user manual to see all size limits and how your seat works. Some parents have mentioned that the seat doesn’t recline enough, so their child’s head slumps when they sleep. Compilation of customer opinionsIt’s no surprise that children grow up fast! Once your child has outgrown the height and/or weight limits for their harnessed car seat, it’s time to shop for the best booster car seat you can find. Booster seats properly align the vehicle belt across your child’s lap and shoulder. They are designed to help prepare your child for using the vehicle seat belt alone.

Some parents thought the cup holder and drawer were too small, while some mentioned the drawer is hard to pull out while the child’s in the seat. The LATCH straps can be hard to uninstall due to the hook-style connectors. A few parents reported that the LATCH straps sometimes came loose and didn’t hold the seat in place well enough when it is unoccupied, which could be unsafe in a crash.The weight limit for harness mode is little low compared to other seats. Also, there’s no overlap between max harness weight and minimum booster weight, which doesn’t leave much wiggle room for switching. Parents with big kids might find the 40lb weight limit problematic. This seat comes in 5 fashionable colors and a 6-year expiration from the date of manufacture. Unfortunately, it only comes with a 90-day manufacturer’s warranty Easy-to-use belt positioning guides help you correctly install the booster with your vehicle's seat belt It’s available in 3 color options and is one of the most affordable seats on our list. It was rated a Best Bet booster seat by the IIHS, has a 1-year manufacturer’s limited warranty and a 10-year expiration from date of manufacture.