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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When your child outgrows their harnessed car seat they still need a safety seat to help protect them in the car. Most children will use a booster once they’ve outgrown the weight and/or height limit of their previous car seat. Booster seats are vital because a vehicle seat belt is actually designed for a 165 pound man, so it won’t fit a child properly until they are at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall and 8 – 12 years of age.

The KidConsole can rattle and doesn’t always stay in place very well. The headrest can rattle in booster mode, especially if there’s no kid in it and you don’t have LATCH installed. Parents reported that the rattling is better if you use LATCH with the booster, which is allowed. This booster is a little bit wider than other models and has a nicely padded seat, making it perfect for longer rides. It comes in 4 colors, has a 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty, and a 10-year expiration date. Each state has its own requirements for age, but the general rule is never put them into a booster until they’re at least 5 years old. And even that may be too young.The belt path for this booster seat is easy to find and use, but you can find all the correct information in the instruction manual Graco provides. It has a built-in level indicator that shows whether the seat is installed at the proper angle. Comes with no-rethread harness adjustment, so you can adjust it without removing your child from the car seat. The seat cushion contains extra padding, making it more comfortable for kids who are tall or have sensitive skin. Has the ability to fold up for easy storage when you’re not using it. The Graco booster seat does not come with a harness or LATCH attachments, so you’ll need to use the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts for installation. Some parents have mentioned that the seat doesn’t recline enough, so their child’s head slumps when they sleep. Compilation of customer opinions

Make sure you refer to the manufacturer’s user manual to see all size limits and how your seat works. Harness storage keeps the straps out of the way for getting in and out easier. A steel-reinforced frame and EPS foam help make this a safe and sturdy seat. Disadvantages 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.

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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. You should also avoid second hand seats. Whether they come from garage sales, yard sales, thrift markets, or friends, these seats may have expired or could have been in crashes that left invisible damage. If you must buy it second hand, please be sure that it is still up to date, hasn’t been involved in any accidents, and has only light wear and tear. When Can We Eliminate the Booster Seat? 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 Hi Marie, thanks for your question. We’ve not had the pleasure of reviewing the Pioneer yet, but we’ve looked up some info for you. The Pinnacle and Frontier are both very similar, with the Pinnacle being the more expensive of the three. The Frontier is also slightly lighter and narrower than the Pinnacle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently changed their recommendations, removing the minimum age for rear-facing seats. They now recommend keeping your child rear-facing for as long as possible. The fact of the matter is that rear-facing, harnessed car seats offer more protection than any other safety seats.

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. Some parents complained the cup holders were too shallow for taller sippy cups and a few others felt there wasn’t enough head support for a sleeping child. A few found that the shoulder straps twisted too easily. Compilation of customer opinions If I remove the car’s headrest entirely, of course it sits flush, but the head piece just dangles above with nothing behind it to support. Is this stable and strong enough in case of a crash? The Diono head piece does not seem strong. It’s made of plastic and it can be raised up and down. Parents, for the most part, have no trouble installing the seat or converting it from harness to booster mode. The harness is easy to tighten with a one-handed front tightening strap. It has performed well in real-life crash scenarios. Disadvantages This seat comes in 4 colors, has a 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty, and a 10-year expiration from date of manufacture. AdvantagesCan keep upright and still when sitting on the booster seat, and naturally bend their legs over the edge of the booster seat.

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. One of the best features is the cupholders. They fold in if you need extra space for another car seat or passenger. They are removable and dishwasher safe too. The LE includes a KidConsole, which is a square, dishwasher safe storage box with a flip open lid that slips into the cupholder. Disadvantages

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One of the biggest issues was that the headrest wouldn’t always stay up when sitting in the uppermost positions. A few parents noted that the armrests were too short and not adjustable. Some also found the seat was too wide to do a 3-across car seat configuration. Compilation of customer opinions These seats do not offer children an extraordinarily comfortable ride. The seat cushion is thin and the character decorations protrude at the top and sides to envelop kids. The seats are fun but probably best for shorter rides. Compilation of customer opinions