I mention this because ours got twisted during the review process. The headrest snaps into the back portion — this is a one time assembly. Once the back portion is assembled, lay the entire back portion flat, then slide the two hooks at the bottom onto the corresponding spaces on backless portion of the seat. Push down until the hooks snap into place, then move the back portion upright.
The BubbleBum is a booster we love for what it is, but we encourage you not to ignore what it isn’t. This option is lightweight, rolls up in its own travel bag and is one that is uber-easy to take on travel or for little ones to carry for carpooling or camp. The BubbleBum is easy to use, and the inflated bottom is comfy enough. We love that this seat offers protection in situations where little ones might not use a safety seat at all, and we think it is an excellent choice for a second seat or frequent travel. The Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120 is an impressive high-backed booster we really love. This booster earned the top results for crash test analysis, bringing a combination of better sensor data for both the head and chest sensors to the table.
The high-back mode provides both head and neck support, while the backless mode is perfect for older children who do not need the extra support. It meets or exceeds all federal safety standards and has been side impact tested for added assurance. The seat features a steel-reinforced frame for enhanced durability and protection. It has adjustable armrests and headrest to ensure a snug fit and provide comfort during long car rides.
We test the products at a faster rate than the speed outlined in the federal requirements (FMVSS 213) and on a sled that better mimics modern-day vehicle seats. Each booster we test is compared side-by-side to the competition. Over time, we’ve purchased and tested more than 20 booster safety seats. Our testing puts each booster seat through a multi-point performance analysis that considers everyday functionality and more. We’ve spent years and hours using and testing boosters to determine what makes one better than another.
The lap belt fit across the tops of her thighs and the shoulder belt lays across the midpoint of her shoulder. In addition, the deep headwings and supportive graco car seat sidewings were great reminders to stay in place. The seat belt geometry in my new-to-me vehicle, a 2011 Mini Countryman, is kind of unique.
Ordered this last week because my older kid is almost at the max of her convertible car seat and her younger sister is almost at the max for her infant car seat. Figured it was time to train her in a high back booster and if she passes the test, give her sister the bigger car seat. The Chicco GoFit Plus backless booster is the best of all the backless-only boosters we tested, thanks to a winning combination of essential features and thoughtful touches. Our top-pick high-back booster, Chicco’s KidFit ClearTex Plus, does convert to a backless version that’s very similar to the GoFit Plus.
Adding the extremely portable and well-fitting RightGuide to a well-featured, lightweight, reasonably priced high back booster adds an important carpool option to an already solid booster seat. The Air Plus headrest and fabric cover aren’t our favorite, and the Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120 offers a more comfortable headrest and adjustability to help ensure better napping comfort. Outside of the headrest, this Chicco is an impressive option that offers something for everyone with better quality materials and a design that clearly considers passengers and parents. The Graco turbo booster is safe, comfortable and inexpensive. For such an inexpensive seat, you certainly get great bang for your buck.
Now if you remove the belt from the guide,fasten her up then secure the belt into the guide everything is good. Then the seat converts into a low back booster to least her even longer. I wouldn’t say that it’s as comfortable as a larger booster seat (though it is reasonably well padded) with a wider seating area, but in a pinch? A rating that reflects a booster seat’s ability to correctly position the lap and shoulder belts in various test vehicles using a child-sized dummy, when used as a backless booster. Additionally, it includes an assessment of the booster’s compatibility with vehicle seats and interior components.