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 cup holders + 1 “Kid Console” – a container with a flip top lid that fits into one of the cup holders Like many Graco seats, this one has the popular Simply Safe Adjust Harness system, which easily lets you adjust the headrest and harness to 8 different positions with one hand. It includes 2 removable cup holders, machine washable seat pad, body insert, and harness covers. 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. It’s never too early to start talking about safety with your child. One of the most important parts of being safe in a vehicle is using a booster seat or carrying device approved for their age and size. When do you know it’s time to switch from using just an adult belt? How do you install one correctly? What are some other types of car seats? We’ll answer all these questions and more in this blog post! In a hurry?

There are a few different booster seats (also applies to any safety seat) that parents are better off avoiding. When your child has outgrown the rear-facing weight or height restriction for their convertible seat, they should use a forward-facing car seat with a five-point harness as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the car safety seat manufacturer. Many seats can hold children weighing up to 65 pounds.Other than this, there’s not a lot of differences between the two. The MyFit LE may have better seat cover and armrest fabrics, as well as more padding on the waist belt. When your kids are old enough and big enough for the vehicle shoulder seat belt to fit them appropriately, they should always utilize lap and shoulder seat belts for optimum protection. All children younger than 13 years of age should travel in the rear seat. He reaches the top weight or height allowed for his seat with a harness. (These limits are listed on the seat and in the instruction manual.)

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. 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 AMP comes in at least 7 different colors/patterns and is made in the USA. It has been rated as a best booster by the IIHS. It has a 90-day limited manufacturer’s warranty and a 6-year expiration from date of manufacture. There are no LATCH anchors which means the seat depends on your child’s weight and the seat belt to secure it. When your kid isn’t riding in it, you should secure it with the seat belt to prevent rattling and prevent it from being a projectile object in the event of a crash. If you ever come to a booster seat standoff with your child, be honest. Explain to them what the consequences are for not being properly secured in the car. Children who aren’t adequately secured are 55 percent more likely to be injured in a car accident than those who use a safety seat. Explain that a booster seat will make sure the shoulder and lap belts fit them just right to keep them safe for every trip. 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). Parents looking for an engineered seat that is mindful about fit and safety are a good match for the Monterey. It is a great looking booster seat that has a long useful life because it can grow with your child. Families also like that the seat also has market leading safety features like an interior metal frame.

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. 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. It comes in dozens of fun characters, has a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, and an 8-year expiration from date of manufacture.Most car seats that have a 5-point harness also can remove and use the car’s seat belts with the same car seat. It is recommended to remove the 5-point harness as soon as the child has outgrown it and it’s becoming uncomfortable to wear. At this point, you should remove it and use the car’s seatbelts instead to secure the child. This is also the moment to switch from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing.

They do not come with a harness, but they are used the same way an adult rides in a car, with lap and shoulder seat belts. They’re made to raise a kid so that the strongest parts of the youngster’s body can be accommodated by lap and shoulder seat belts. 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. The cute characters come with a price as they make the booster seats bulky with protruding plastic heads, large armrests and cup holders. The LATCH system and seat belt connectors are not ideal with somewhat difficult straps to attach and tighten.The maximum height requirement and weight requirements for your automobile safety seat may be found in the instructions that came with it. When any of the following is true, a child has outgrown a forward-facing seat: The Frontier is not cheap. Some found the seat to be a bit narrow, but that hasn't been a universal complaint. Other minor complaints involved the cupholders which aren’t removable and the fixed armrests which can make it difficult to get the child in and out at times. 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.