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.
