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Best Toddler Car
Seats & Boosters for Travel
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All Best Travel Car Seats
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 22 lbs. to to 100 lbs. or 57" tall.
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 Safeguard
Go Hybrid Booster
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can use from 1 year / 22
lbs
* converts
to backless booster
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Babies 1st
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Start
Why
Shelly recommends
it:
The Safeguard Go weighs
just shy of 9 lbs. and folds to fit in its own carrying bag--which
itself fits in the overhead bin on aircraft. The 5-point harness may
be used for children from 22 lbs. up to 60 lbs., making it one of
the lightest weight seats that can be used so long with a harness
(but check your vehicle manual for possible weight limits for the
LATCH anchors...at some point you will need to install it with the
seat belt instead). The problem with the Safeguard Go is that, since
it must be used with either a vehicle tether as a car seat or with a
shoulder belt as a booster, it cannot be used in aircraft. However,
if your child is already old enough to travel without a car seat on
aircraft (40 lbs. and up) or you prefer to use a CARES harness in
flight (see car seat
alternatives), this may be the perfect traveling car seat for
you. When the time comes, it may also be used as a backless booster
with a shoulder seat belt. Use forward-facing with 5-point harness
from 22 lbs to 60 lbs. and 31" to 52", and as a booster from 40 lbs.
to 100 lbs. and 43" to 57" tall.
Find out more:
Read the featured review with detailed photos.
Tip: If you like the
idea of a folding car seat, but prefer one you can use rear- and
forward-facing that is also FAA-approved for use in aircraft, see
the Radian on the convertible
car seat page.
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 The
First Years / Compass
B570 Folding Booster
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Babies 1st
Why
Shelly recommends
it:
The original folding
booster gets better and better. The newest B570 offers three
layers of cushioning in the seat and even deeper side wings loaded
with EPS foam for superior side-impact protection and comfort during
naps, plus LATCH attachments keep the booster secured and in place
whether your passenger is or isn't along for the ride. The seatbelt path has also been improved for easier use and
a more secure fit, plus six height positions offer a secure fit from 38" up
to 57" in height. Like the SafeGuard Go, you can simply fold and
store this seat in its own carrying case (sold separately), then
check it through the baggage system, or carry it onboard to stow in
the overhead bin. At only 10 lbs., you won't mind carrying
it to or through the airport by the shoulder strap! Flip-up arm rests make it easy for
your child to get in and out of the seat. Not for use in aircraft. Use it for your child
weighing 30 lbs. up to 100 lbs., and from 38" to 57" tall.
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 Graco
Turbo Booster
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Why
Shelly recommends
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. Not for use in aircraft. 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. Weighs 9
lbs.
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 Britax Parkway
(SG or SGL)
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Target.com
Why
Shelly recommends
it:
The Britax Parkway
booster features innovative safety features like a quick-clip
"crotch strap" that attaches to your child's 3-point safety belt,
ensuring she won't slip out the bottom in the event of a major
accident, plus ISOFLEX LATCH connectors not only help keep the seat
in place but prevent it from becoming a projectile during trips
without your small passenger.
The energy-absorbing adjustable headrest also boasts True Side
Impact Protection. Two cup holders and high-density foam help keep
kids happy on long road trips, and the Parkway's high-back to
backless conversion simplifies travel afar as well as carpool at
home. Not for use in aircraft. For children 40 to 120 lbs. and 38" to 63" tall. Seat base is
17"W; weighs 9.7 lbs.
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