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Toddler Car Seats & Boosters
These car seats and boosters are for
forward-facing use only, for children who meet their height, weight,
and age requirements for use. Listed in order of earliest possible
use, from 20 lbs. to to 100 lbs. or 57" tall.
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 Graco
CarGo
Why we recommend it:
The CarGo
weighs in at only 8.5 lbs (less than our lightest weight recommended convertible
car seat!), and fits nicely into airplane seats and small rental cars
at only 17" wide (when you slip off the cup holders). Unlike most
other forward-facing seats, it also offers a slight recline and side
wings to help with napping on the go. Different "trim levels" are
available with different features: Platinum and Ultra models have an
energy-absorbing (EPS) foam liner, also "Farley" and "Simpson" have
extra comfort foam in the seat and two reclining positions instead
of one. May be used with 5 pt. harness for children at least 1
year old and 20 lbs up to
40 lbs, and as a belt-positioning booster from 30 lbs to 100 lbs.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Babies R Us
Baby Age
Elite Car Seats
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 Compass
B505 Folding Booster
Why we recommend it:
Its the high-back built for travel. Since
booster seats are not allowed to be used in aircraft, you can simply
have this seat folded up at the airport and stored in its own
carrying case (included with premier model, or can be purchased
separately). At only 10 lbs., you won't mind
carrying it to or through the airport by the shoulder strap! Tuck it
into the overhead bin on your flight, or store it in your cruise
ship cabin without complaint. This booster was also built for safety
and comfort with EPS foam and side wings for side impact protection
and children nodding off on the drive. With retractable cup holders,
you've got nothing to lose, and flip-up arm rests make it easy for
your child to get in and out of the seat. Use it for your child
weighing 30 lbs. up to 100 lbs., and from 38" to 57" tall.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Baby Age
Elite Car Seats
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 Graco
Turbo Booster
Why we recommend it:
Options and extras. You
may start using the Turbo as a high-back booster for a child 38"
tall and 30 lbs., then convert it to a backless booster when
appropriate and desired (like during travel). If you have a lot of
long drives in your future, your child may especially appreciate the
GracoPedic memory foam included in the Milan, Fairfax, and
Firecracker styles of this seat (not in Ionic or other styles unless
specified). Other options included with these
deluxe styles: kid's travel pillow and deluxe washable seat pad
(Fairfax also has extra-padded arm rests). The retractable cup
holders on each side and adjustable arm rests are also nice
features. And the one-hand adjustable head rest offers side impact
protection (and snooze support) with EPS foam. Weighs 9 lbs. Use it
for your child with the back rest from 30 lbs. to 100 lbs., or
without the back from 40 lbs. to 100 lbs. Children must be 38" to
57" tall.
Find it online at:
Babies R Us
Baby Age
Baby Universe
Elite Car Seats
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 Com bi
Dakota Backless Booster
Why we recommend it:
Lightweight wonder. The Dakota
backless booster makes light of travel weighing it at less than 3.5
lbs. It also offers children extra comforts with a breathable soft
fabric cover (machine washable), slightly more wiggle room in the
seat than many others, and a detachable cup holder / pocket on the
side. Made for children 4 years and
older, weighing from 33 lbs. up to 100 lbs., and between 33" and 57"
tall.
Find it online at:
Babies R Us
Elite Car Seats
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