Safety 1st Deluxe High Back Belt Positioning Booster
From Dorel Juvenile Group

The expanded weight range up to 65lbs. will keep your child in the harness longer. When it is time to move them into a belt positioning booster this 40 to 100lbs. seat will accommodate them up to 57" tall. All this comes with Side Impact Protection! Your child will be comfortable with extra deep sides for comfort and support.
Amazon Sales Rank: #37123 in Baby Product Color: Black Brand: Dorel Juvenile Group Model: 22-531MSN Dimensions: 28.00" h x 20.00" w x 21.00" l, 18.00 pounds
This Safety 1st deluxe high back/belt positioning booster is for the child 22-100 pounds. Use the 5-point harness system for your child up to 65 pounds.
Great car seat We bought this seat after my daughter outgrew her convertable seat at 4 years old. I did a ton of research on different safety aspects of booster seats and one thing that really bothered me is that all of them stopped using the 5-point harness at 40lbs. I found one made by Britax that goes to 100lbs, but it wouldn't fit in our vehicle since we have two other seats in there. Anyway, I thought I was just going to have to settle for one with a 40lb weight limit. While reading a review about the Britax seat I saw that someone suggested this seat, so I read up on it and it seemed perfect. The seat is great. It was easy to install in our vehicle, it fits with an infant seat and a convertable seat on the same row (we have a SUV), and it is very comfortable for my daughter. She really likes the seat, it makes her feel like a big girl. The cup holder is a little flimsy and we didn't even hook it on, but she hasn't had one on any of her other seats either. The straps to get twisted some, but are easy to untwist if you take the time to do it. Those are my only complaints, and they aren't even that big of a deal. If you are wanting your child to be in a 5-point harness past 40 lbs, then this is the seat for you. I know a lot of her friends are in the boosters that they just use the seat belt over them and I just don't feel that is safe enough. But then again, I'm neurotic about my kids being in the safest seats and in their seats at all times. It get's the job done. I purchsed this car seat because of the extra weight capacity in the five pont harness. My two (now almost three) year old weighs in at 37 pounds and, even though he met the weight requirements, he could no longer fit in the five point harnesses that are rated to 40 lbs. I've had the seat for almost a year. Pros: The seat is large and accomdates my son and his toys easily. Def. the five point harness weight limit. It's an attractive seat. The latch system is easy to use. PRICE! It's less than half the cost of the only other extra weight capacity five point seat out there. Cons: The arm pads come off .. and they are fun for baby to take off. Mine are gone. The cup holder is flimsy and mine broke within the first couple of months. Not much padding. Seat belt twists up and is a pain to use. Bottom line .. it's not perfect .. but if you want to keep your child in the five point harness for as long as you can .. it's a great way to go. You can't beat the price. Cons: Good seat, has some design flaws First let me state that overall this is a good choice if you want a 5 point harness with higher weight limits. If that isnt what you are looking for, go elsewhere. I am the father of a 4.5 year old boy and 18 month old twins, so I have a little expertise in installing car seats in multiple cars. We've typically bought Britax but I didn't want to spend that kind of money for 2 Britax's and I wanted the 5 point harness. The quality of this seat doesn't compare to Britax, not by a long shot. The britax's are heavier and sturdier. The install is such a hassle on this. The tether strap tightening system is not easy at all and I cannot get a really tight tether on this seat in my Honda Odyssey. The latch system is impossible to use, as the only way to get the belt to tighten is to pull the strap in the path and direction of the lap seat belt, which is obstructed by the seat. The Britax seats only require you to pull up, and in this case, its straight up while applying some pressure with your knee to the seat. I have resorted to using a mighty tite and the seatbelt but I for the life of me cannot get a tight fit. I also noticed that the portion of the seat that comes in contact with the carseat is made of flexible and thin plastic. This is where the downward forces are exerted on the seat, and as you tighten the car seat to the vehicle's seat it causes this plastic to bow outward. I have contacted Dorel about this and they are replacing the seat, but only AFTER I have returned my original seat. Am I supposed to lap my child in the meantime? If you never plan on removing the seat or switching vehicles, get the tightest fit you can (and hope you dont bend the underside supports) and leave it. The whole crotch strap not being long enough is true! I ordered my replacement and got it, but I understand there's a considerable backorder on this item. Avoid this seat for its flaws. You'll need a PHD and a year's personal trainer to get a tight fit.

   

My Ride 65 Car Seat - Flair
From Graco

To help ensure your baby is protected as he grows, go convertible.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends your child ride rear-facing and stay harnessed as long as possible.  Our side-impact tested My Ride 65 Convertible Car Seat stays rear-facing up to 40 lbs and secures your child forward-facing in a 5-point harness until they are 65 lbs.
Amazon Sales Rank: #21986 in Baby Product Color: purple/gray Brand: Graco Model: 1757837

Disappointed We are committed to keeping our son rear facing as long as possible (for more information visit the Kyle David Miller Foundation online), so when he hit the 33lb rear facing limit on his Britax Marathon we were delighted to find the My Ride with its higher 40lb rear facing limit. The day after he weighed in at 33lbs we went and bought the My Ride and set about installing it and giving it a try. We have a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and were installing in the captains chair, an easy install with most seats thanks to the amount of room and availability of latch, but we were unable to get this seat installed firmly rear facing (with less than 1 inch movement at the head). Unlike the Britax, which has 2 latch straps and buckles--one for each side of the carseat--the My Ride has a single latch strap (with two buckles on it) that runs underneath the seat. This seemed like a good idea, except that no matter how hard we pulled to tighten the single strap the seat seemed to slide around a little on it. Two points of attach and adjustment (on the seat) seems more secure than one. This loose fit is my biggest complaint, but not my only with regards to safety. We also found the harness difficult to tighten over our son (who is 33lbs) to an acceptable point. This is NOT standard to all rear facing seats--it was never a problem with our Britax. Safety is our number one concern, and no seat, no matter the safety rating, can be considered safe in your car if a successful install cannot be achieved, so we returned the seat after a few days trial. Some additional thoughts, related more to quality than safety: like stated in another review, this is a bulky seat, from front to back, side to side, and top to bottom (seat height)--it was difficult for my son to climb into and out of. It also has a pretty steep recline, which is safe for rear facing, but I can't imagine my 50lb forward facing child wishing to remain reclining that far, so I fear that the seat would have become obsolete before the weight limit. The cover on this seat has no elastic on the sides, and every time my son pulled on one of the cup holders (the cup holders themselves are only loosely set into the seat, not latched or clicked in) the seat cover pulled off the arm of the seat as well. Lastly, the seat is very deep which means that there wasn't a lot of room for my son to cross his legs and it was hard for him to get comfortable, which was not a problem still rear facing in the Britax Marathon because it had low sides on the lower seat allowing more room for his legs. Ultimately, the idea of this seat is an excellent one. Keeping your small child rear facing is the safest choice you can make, and this seat, for a low price, will allow you to do this, but a proper install and proper use are necessary for this to be true, and the My Ride, with its single latch strap, does not make this easy. Be sure to have a certified safety technician check the install (look online for local car seat safety check points in your area). If you cannot get a safe install with Graco don't give up--look at the Sunshine Kids Radian seats or Safety First Complete Air. Rear facing is safest. For more information and seat recommendations visit the Kyle David Miller Foundation online. Great for nappers!! The main reason I started looking for a new car seat was to find one that waould support my daughter better because she is an "Instant Car Napper", from the second you pull out of the drive. Her other seat was just not supporting her head and the sides were not snug around her either. We went to Target and tried out all the seats and found this one in the Blue. I figured they had to have a pink one and that is when I found it on the internet here. We really like it. Adjusting the straps are a breeze and it is perfect if you have a napper like I do. The head supports come out a bit farther than regular seats do and there is so much cushioning, I am jealous! Two cup holders, 1 for a drink and one to put snacks in or for the other child sitting next to her to use it, are nice. Cover comes off good. By far the best out of about 8 car seats we have owned over the years through many kids. The latech system works great in the H3 Hummer that we have. The seats sits up a little higher than I would like in it, but she loves to be able to look out and round in it, so It works great for her. I recommend this seat over any of the others. To try it out before buying, they sell the basic baby blue one at Target. You can get the pink, blue, black or purple one online though, thru here or at [...]also. If you try them out first, YOU WILL SEE HOW BIG A DIFFERENCE THERE REALLY IS! Good seat, good bargain I bought this carseat for my daughter because we already had a Graco My Ride 65 in our other car and we had no complaints at all about it. Add to that the fact that it's much cheaper than almost any other comparable carseat out there, and it was a no brainer. Plus this particular seat, the "Flair", that I bought from Amazon has cute, girly fabric. My daughter seems to really like her carseat and I love the fact that it rear faces to 45 lbs and forward faces to 65 lbs. The fabric is easy to clean, it is easy enough to get her in and out of the seat, and the cupholders are handy. My only complaint is that it's huge and sits really high, so it just BARELY fits in the middle of the backseat of our mid-sized car. It does NOT fit behind either of the front seats (and we're both on the short side so our seats are almost all the way forward). But from what I found when I shopped for carseats the first time around, that's pretty much the case with any brand. They're all huge. I would recommend this carseat to anyone in the market for one.

   

Snoozer Lookout I OS Dog Car Seat with Burgandy Vinyl Cover
From O'Donnell Industries

Snoozer Oversized Lookout I (NO Drawer), NO Drawer with Burgundy Simulated Leather Cover Oversized Lookout II Snoozer dog car seat for 18 –25 pound dogs or longer dogs who sit up. Snoozer pet car seat Lookout keeps medium sized pets safely secured while they look out windows as they ride. Seat belt slot for security. Comfortable foam form dog seat has an elasticized dog seat cover lined with lambs wool with nylon quilted, woven fabric or vinyl exterior. A black connection strap attaches the dog harness to the seat belt for safety. This dog booster seat can also be used as a dog bed. The Oversized Snoozer Look-Out II is 21" wide, 6" wider than the regular Snoozer Look-Out pet seat. Some dogs, depending on build, are able to lie down and sit in the oversized Lookout II. Note: For safety, use this dog car seat in the back seat of a vehicle. Oversized Lookout I Dog Car Seats: For Pets 18 to 25 pounds. No Drawer (If you want the drawer for toy and food storage, get the Lookout II). Lambs wool lined cover. Choices of exterior color and fabrics. Exterior dimensions: Front width = 22" Side lengths = 19" Bottom to top of the "dip" in the front = 10 3/4" Interior dimensions: Width = 18" Length (along the sides) is 14"
Amazon Sales Rank: #598916 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Snoozer Dimensions: 15.00" h x 22.00" w x 19.00" l, 8.00 pounds

Had to Buy Another One I have 2 Italian Greyhounds; one is still a puppy. They both love the seat and often will be in it at the same time. We ended up purchasing another so that both dogs could have their own. It's really nice because they can ride in comfort laying down and having the windows open (and getting air vs. laying on the seat), and still be able to see outside. I can feed them treats and keep their car toys right be them. Great product and it arrived a day early.

   

Orbit Toddler Car Seat - Black
From Orbit Baby

Orbit's Toddler Car Seat is a revolutionary upgrade for your Orbit Infant System. Dock it onto either the Orbit Base or Stroller for unprecedented convenience and flexibility. No other convertible car seat can match the Toddler Car Seat's fully integrated design. You can be proud to show off this sleek car seat without dealing with dangling straps and belts.
Amazon Sales Rank: #8067 in Baby Product Color: Black Brand: Orbit Baby Dimensions: 29.50" h x 23.70" w x 19.60" l, 37.05 pounds

Sturdy and safe, but not used with stroller We were so relieved that we were able to buy this product at last despite the lengthy delays prior to its release. It should be noted that once the seat becomes forward-facing, the famous "docking" car seat base, needed for the Orbit infant car seat, is not used at all. This went against my expectation of the Orbit system "growing with your baby". We had put off buying a forward-facing car seat, despite my child's discomfort with her legs significantly hanging over, as I had thought we would still use the base, so I feel a tad misled. This would have been less of an issue if the seat had been available towards the end of 2007 as was originally promoted. Anyhow now that we have it in our car, our toddler enjoys being in her seat and the elevated position helps with her ability to see more out the window (which is helpful in keeping her entertained with the passing view and therefore less temper tantrum prone!) It is well constructed as well as fairly easy to put together and install. Our only gripe is, similar to the Orbit infant car seat (but worse), the seat belts get tangled very easily. Given the earlier reviewers raves about Orbit's customer service, I'll be contacting them this week to see if they can help us resolve this recurring issue. We have not used it as a stroller seat (as advertised) because the forward-facing seat does not use the patented dock, and thus the convenience of being able to rotate the seat off the dock and into the stroller (like the infant car seat) is not available. For us, it is easier and faster to take her out into a more compact stroller, such as the Maclaren Techno Sport, rather than re-do all the seat-belt anchors when we return to our car. Sturdy system, depite few glitches I'm overall really pleased with the orbit toddler system My child has grown with the entire Orbit line ... he started with infant carseat and stroller, and now is in the toddler carseat. We still use the carseat with the stroller, but also have the toddler stroller seat for more convenience. The positives: The toddler carseat, when docked for rear facing, or when using the braces and latch belts for forward facing, is very very sturdy -- a lot sturdier than other systems I have tested. My son is comfortable and has no problem sleeping in it, and the upholstery is easy to remove and clean. The drawbacks: If you need to put the toddler seat in forward facing, you do not need the base, in which case you need some sort of hook to attach the anchor down in the back behind the seat. I have an old Honda Civic that doesn't have a latch system or hook. So while the shoulder/lap seatbelt anchor the toddler seat against the chair, I worry that if I am rear-ended in an accident, the carseat would move forward too much because I don't have any place to anchor the seat down in the back. So for now, in this car, we have no choice but to place our son sitting only in a rear-facing position where we use the base. In a small car like a Civic, having the seat in a rear facing position can make it difficult to see out the back. Which brings me to the next drawback ... in the rear facing position in my old Civic, I can't use the sun shade because it would block my view while driving. This isn't normally a big deal, but I did have to buy one of those mesh window shades -- after a super hot day and long drive when I realized my son got sunburned through the window because I didn't have the carseat shade up. All of the above drawbacks are not a problem in our other car, which is bigger, has the latch system/hook system, and is big enough to see over the carseat while driving. It's just when the seat is installed in my Civic (that doesn't have a latch system) that it's a problem. Finally, I agree with the earlier review that the seatbelts do get tangled, which seems to bother my husband a lot when he's trying to buckle our son in. I generally don't have a problem untwisting the belts. I do take my son in and out of the car in the toddler car seat and dock it on the stroller. It's admittedly heavy to lift in and out of the car with him in it, but sometimes it's just easier to move him while he's already strapped in than to unbuckle him and put him into some other stroller or backpack. So, I'm really happy about it still working with the stroller. we love it! We don't have the stroller, only two toddler car seats for our twins and we are completely satisfied! They are safe and sturdy, the fabric is very soft, and our boys are comfortable riding in them - they love to look outside enjoying the scenery - it relaxes and puts them to sleep easily - giving us peace of mind driving with two calm babies in the back! In our case the seats are fixed in the car - taking the children out of them each time is not a big deal for us - we would have to keep doing it anyways... We hope Orbit Baby will release a system for multiples soon!

   

Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat
From Britax

Voted Number One in convertible car seats by a leading consumer reporting organization! The Britax Boulevard Regal offers parents the assurance of knowing their child is safe and secure. The Britax Boulevard Regal features deep side wings to help protect your precious one against side impacts. It fits easily in most standard sized vehicles and adjusting it is a breeze! The Britax Boulevard Regal is a superb choice for caregivers looking for a top quality product. Parents rave about the peace-of-mind and ease-of-use of the Britax Boulevard Regal, and you just cannot beat our low, low price! For those seeking a wingless car seat, check out the Decathlon from Britax.
Amazon Sales Rank: #27989 in Baby Product Color: Regal Brand: Britax USA Dimensions: 25.00" h x 27.00" w x 20.00" l, 23.70 pounds

Buckle strap too short I shopped for a long time to find a good price on this car seat as everyone seemed to agree that it was the safest one out there. The buckle strap is so short that when buckled, the clips are down between my daughter's legs forcing her to hold them far apart. It made red marks on her inner thighs. My daughter is only 19 pounds, so this is not because she has gotten too big for the seat. I called Britax and they told me that they have heard from others that this model has too short a strap and there is nothing to be done. I give it one star because this flaw made the seat useless to me and now I have to pay return shipping - which I imagine is going to be pricey. I love it! I bought this car seat for my 18 month-old son who has down syndrome. He is on the smaller size and this has so much suppport! The boulevard is big, but I have an Accord and there is still plenty of room for 2 additional car seats. We had the Roundabout for my older son, but this is by far a better product if your looking for support and comfort. Great Seat! Just bought this--our second Britax Boulevard car seat. We needed a seat for Grandma's car. I couldn't believe the $229 price on this, our first one was $300! I thought maybe it was a close out, but the seat was manufactured in August 2008. Babyage delivered it in two days! Our daughter is 28 inches and 20 lbs at 7 months old. After about 5 months she was too big for her infant seat. This seat is perfect for her, comfortable, and we love the fact we can keep her rear-facing until 35 lbs. It is super easy to adjust the harness - no need to rethread and it is easy to install with the latch. Grandma's car didn't have the latch, so we had to use the seat belt - took a little bit longer but not too difficult to do.

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