20 Best Booster Seat For Small Cars (2023 Updated)

I bought these booster seats for my two 8-year olds earlier this year, as they’re just shy, height-wise, of being able to sit in the car without a booster. The main reason I chose this brand/style was because of the LATCH clips.

Still a great idea, but I won’t buy this style again. (And I AM about to buy two more for our other car. ) The reason: almost no padding. For the most part, kids are resilient and don’t care as much about such things.

But on a couple of recent longer trips, they did complain, and. I agree. Was there padding originally? Maybe. I don’t recall, But I CAN say that after just 6 mo’s or so, there was practically NO padding.

As I noted, won’t buy again.

I got this because it was the booster seat I saw all my kindergarten students all had and I was ready to be done with a 5-point harness once my son was heavy enough. My husband feels like it’s not secure enough, and it makes him really nervous.

It slides around a bit, despite my son being 40lbs. He can easily lean out of the shoulder strap, and I feel like it would have been better to wait on this until he’s more mature and can be responsible enough to sit correctly.

I tried to return it, but the seat doesn’t come apart to fit back into the box and customer service doesn’t answer the emails when you contact them. The backless booster that uses a little leash thing to hook onto the shoulder strap doesn’t work well.

I tried to buy metal clips instead and it didn’t help around the arms of the booster. Overall a disappointment for us and I will still probably try to return it. I won’t buy it again, even when my son is heavier.

Dont waste ur time or money searching for the perfect car seat that converts into 4 different things claiming to grow with ur child, I tried that and my kid hated it. This Graco booster seat w dual cup holders is the perfect booster.

You will love the ease of transferring, cleaning, & reasonable price with excellent safety rating. Dont waste ur money or time thinking the car seats that grow with ur child will keep u from having to buy a new one as ur kid grows.

Those, I tried, & it was a a waste of my money and my child said it wasnt comfy which made car rides dreadful. This is the best booster, especially for the price along with having the comfort knowing it has an excellent safety rating.

Its easily moved from seat to seat in ur car, or one vehicle to another. & wont leave permanent indentions on ur cars seats, which is a huge plus. Easily removable cover, which can be thrown in the washing machine & replaced, once cleaned, with ease.

No complicated straps or anything to figure out when u remove cover to wash and replace it back onto booster, its a breeze totaled off and on. Excellent booster seat, thats safe and a great value. The only booster Id buy.

We bought a few for grandparents and both vehicles. But, it transfers so easily, if your not wanting to spend the extra money on multiple boosters for all the vehicles it CHild rides in, switching this booster from car to car and seat to seat is so stinking easy, and its not bulky or a hassle.

Buy this booster and u wont be disappointed!!.

I recently received a Maxi-Cosi rodisport booster carseat in midnight black for my 4 year old daughter to try. My daughter absolutely loves this booster carseat! It’s super comfortable and easy to use.

Installation took a whole 1 minute if that. This seat is a booster carseat, which means that you can remove the back and it becomes a regular booster seat. It uses the seat belt in your vehicle instead of having its own belts like a standard carseat.

It has belt holders to keep the belt positioned safely for your child. It also has arm rests and a cup holder that can detach. Then behind the backing there is a hamdle you pull and then can adjust the height of the back.

It has nice plush headrests that support your childs head very well. I took it on a family trip from Tennessee to Indiana and my daughter was completely comfortable and safe. She was able to sleep well in the seat.

I love the high quality material it’s made with and it’s easy to clean and soft to the touch. I am so happy we tried this seat and i absolutely recommend trying this for your little one.

We were a bit hesitant to purchase this booster because of the price. Other brands advertise quite a few similar styles at about half the cost. But we have grandkids ranging in age from toddler to grade schooler and needed something flexible, adjustable, AND easy to install.

Once I reviewed the directions and watched a quick YouTube video, installation took less than 3 minutes! Simply snap both latch hooks into place. The Rodi-Sport can be used with the high back attached or just the booster alone with the vehicle seatbelt.

Very well built & nicely cushioned without being heavy or bulky. The high marks for safety were important too.

My 8 year old daughter was so excited to get this booster seat. The installation was a breeze – I could not have been happier with how easy it was to install quickly and securely. My daughter said it was very comfortable.

Unfortunately, she was not able to reach far enough down to buckle herself in like she can in our other booster, so we will try it again in a few months. It would be great if the sides were slightly lower or something, but as is, she just can’t buckle herself in to this one no matter how hard she tries.

We were very disappointed because it’s such a nice seat, very well made. I’m glad we had the opportunity to try it out.

I was very disappointed with how flimsy the open loop belt guides (the red plastic circle through which the seatbelt passes in order to be at the correct height for the child) were. Every time my son would pull the seatbelt across his body, the plastic belt guides would bend and the seatbelt slips out of position.

This results in my son needing to re-secure the belt himself or with my assistance. And yes, we have everything installed correctly. This is not our first rodeo with car seats, but it is our first experience with this particular one.

We have the Chico MyFit Harness and Booster Car Seat for my son in our second vehicle, and have never experienced this issue.

I really like this high back booster seat. The color scheme is great. Very easy to install. My only issue is the seat belt shoulder strap seems to get caught somehow in the red seat belt guide area. Very often my granddaughter needs assistance to get buckled in correctly and safely.

and only needs help because the belt is stuck. Going through the pick up line at school she can’t quickly get herself buckled. I often have to go around the corner, stop, get out and help her. Other than that one issue, which may be only my vehicle, I love the seat.

As a mom of 3 young kids I feel like I am always on the go! Between carpool, errands, appointments and occasionally road trips we spend a lot of time in my van. I am always looking for safe and user friendly, compact boosters and car seats.

Shopping can be so confusing and these things can get expensive, so I like to do my research and make sure I get value and quality for my kids safety. I would like to thank Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending me the Graco Turbo Booster Grow Highback Booster featuring RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer to use and review.

I have been really pleased with this product. Its clever design allows for it to convert into a few practical booster options. It’s really simple to put together -even with my kids all attempting to help me- all in under 5 minutes total.

I like that it’s rather light weight, especially for all that you’re getting. I am not super strong and I can easily enough move it around even one handed. The back panel of the booster that keeps the belt in place and the child properly positioned, clicks on and off very easily.

Once the booster is in the car on a seat the back stays on nicely- however when you’re moving it around from one car to another or if you put it down on the ground and a child attempts to sit in it then the back part of the booster clicks off and you have it in 2 pieces.

I think maybe if they had a button for it then it would be stronger than just pushing it on and off. Nonetheless there is no issue with the back once it’s in the car. My 5 year old was very comfortable in the booster with the high back attached.

The one handed hieght adjustment makes carpool time much smoother, making adjusting from one kid to another a snap. I love that it has been designed as a booster that can accommodate 2 kids. You really get alot from the many ways you can use this booster.

It’s really a carpool must have!!! I do wish that in all it’s positions there would be a way for the mom to attach the belt buckel receiver to the booster allowing kids to easily find it and be able to click themselves in.

My 5 year old was having trouble getting the belt over the booster and to click it in. In addition the backless booster options have a very nice built in belt adjusting strap that can be put away in the built in compartment when not in use.

However when properly using the backless booster that strap is necessary and makes buckling too hard for anyone unfamiliar with how to position it. Overall it’s an amazing booster that gives lots of options.

I do feel the second seat belt guide trainer booster is something that should be available on its own too, for someone that doesn’t want this entire booster system, as it’s so useful! The second seat booster is really a game changer for carpool and is lightweight enough to send with your kid if another carpool mom doesn’t have enough boosters.

And the most amazing feature for me when it comes to the second seat booster is how easily it fit in my van’s middle seat on a bench that has 2 full size carseats already!!! I wish I could get a picture to upload to show you how easy it was to fit all 3 accross.

Again- I really feel that this product has a lot to offer.

I bought this for a plane trip then for my friend’s car since we wouldn’t be renting a car (hence able to get a seat through the rental company). I was travelling with a 7 year old and 3. 5 year old by myself and I was able to (somewhat) carry this car seat (along with my daughter’s booster base and our carry-on) luggage through public transit to get to the airport, through the airport then in the plane and finally car.

If that doesn’t tell you how light this is– I don’t know what will. It’s also narrow which was great fitting in my friend’s car which already had another carseat installed in it. This is going to be our travel seat though and not a main one.

There isn’t padding on the shoulders and when I hooked the seat into the airplane the buckle sat under the thin padding almost at the small of my son’s back but thankfully he was feeling flexible and it wasn’t a huge problem for the short flight.

In short– really glad we have this inexpensive light travel car seat but no way is it replacing our main seat. One last note: before researching travel car seats (this company was one that came up on several sites as the recommendation), I looked into renting a car seat through a baby gear rental site and was most often quoted about $130!!! Well over double the price I paid for this seat.

Ridiculous!.

This car seat is just what I needed for picking up at daycare, camp and outings so her parents don’t have to switch theirs into my car. Police installed and the officer commented what a sturdy seat it was and appropriate for a 4 year old.

Arrived quickly, price was right and we will be just fine with 1 cup holder! Highly recommend this car seat.

Ordered this harness booster seat for our 5 1/2 year old daughter because we will soon be fitting three car seats in the back of my car. I was hesitant about the size and comfort but upon receiving it, I was very impressed.

It feels perfectly padded for a kid her age and love the space she will have compared to her convertible seat she’s been in for years now. I think this will be a great fit for our tall girl. It is more narrow than her previous car seat and I’m confident it will give us the room we need for the other seats.

My only gripe is that I wasted a registry coupon on this at full price and it literally went on sale the next day. This happens with Target purchases all the time. Regardless it was a good price but always annoying knowing I could have saved that coupon and still got it cheaper.

I searched through many car seats trying to find one that was comfortable, safe, and had a reasonable price. After reading the description and many reviews, I decided to go with this one. Placing the order was easy and fast.

When it came, I wasn’t informed by the deliverer that my package had arrive. No knock on the door, door bell, nothing! But that didn’t bother me as much. It came in a tall box with one piece of tape on top to secure it.

Again not the best wrapping but that didn’t bother me as much either. After getting the car seat out, I immediately began checking it. I found it to be exactly what I was looking for except it’s not really comfortable.

There is really no cushion for my 3 yr old so I took old blankets and stuffed the inside so he could have some kind of cushion as this seat will be used for everyday usage going to head start. Overall, I think it was a pretty good investment.

I have 5 kids so I have been through a ton of car seats. I bought this because our Chicco had an issue and was being replaced under warranty so we needed something for just two weeks. I know that all car seats must pass a certain safety standard but this just felt so thin and flimsy that I didn’t feel like it could be very safe at all.

When I picked up the box it was so light that I thought it was empty and had to shake it to make sure there was anything in there. Car seats are usually heavy. What happens to that paper thin plastic in a crash?! The straps are constantly twisting under the buckles and there is no head support or side impact protection (also every time my kid falls asleep in the car, his head just goes straight down).

I am also always scraping his legs when I slide him over the cup holders because they are such thin plastic. I love that there is a car seat in this price range but all babies and kids deserve to have the same level of safety.

Side by side with nearly any other car seat I’ve bought, this one would never feel like the safest option. If choosing between a regular booster or this with the harness for a bigger kid, it’s probably ok but if you are putting your little one facing forward for the first time, this would never be my choice.

*I did not check out safety tests and I know they are out there. This is all based on having this seat in my hands and seriously doubting it would not crumble in anything more serious than a fender bender.

Cheap cheap cheap! Can feel the plastic behind because the cushion is beyond thin. The head pillow is hanging on by a thread, will probably rip off in no time. It’s very lightweight but the plastic will most likely crumble in any sort of accident, it’s so thin.

Also says won’t fit if your child’s head is above headrest, my 4 year old is only an inch away! So in 6 months will most likely have to buy a knew one. It says can fit 3 across, all lies!! It’s bulky and most definitely won’t fit 3 across.

I have the graco slim fit 3 Lx and that one you can fit 3 across for comparison.

We now have two of these and love this booster. it’s comfortable for long road trips (4+ hours), stays in place with the LATCH, easy to wash the cover when necessary, and slim. In the back seat of our VW Jetta, it fits next to two Diono car seats, one Diono and one Chicco Keyfit30, or any combination of those three.

If this booster is in the middle back seat of the Jetta, the cup holders must be collapsed so all car seats can fit and the child will have difficulty buckling himself if the vehicle buckle is recessed.

hence, better put on a side seat if possible. Thanks for a great product, Chicco!.

I had the same booster without the seat latch, but wanted it with the seat latch. When the grandkids would get into the car, they would hold onto the booster seats and they would move. But with the seat latch, it stays sturdy and helps them get in and out of car.

The booster is very sturdy and easy to clean. I like it’s handle and makes it easy to carry. The kids say they are very comfortable and stylish. I have my original two without the seat latch for backups or when I have extra kids, and now the two with seat latches.

I highly recommend this booster seat.

While we were used to fuller Chicco seats when our kids were small, this backless booster doesn’t disappoint! It still has a lot of our favorite Chicco features. like the cool cup-folders, orange release buttons & belt guides that are easy to spot, and of course the tailored & chic fabrics that are easily removed for washing.

The amount of padding in the seat can’t be mentioned enough though. Our son is so comfortable. not only in the seat, but also behind his legs. The seat curves down in the front so the back of his knees don’t hurt on longer trips.

The great thing about the GoFit PLUS version is that the LATCH is such an easy way to keep the booster firmly in the back seat, but you can quickly release the LATCH and remove the seat with ONE HAND from the front of the seat! This way moving it from car to car takes only seconds and you don’t have to dig to get it out of the seat back! Great to school pick ups and light enough that our son can carry it into school with him for field trip days.

Thanks Chicco for this great solution to safely transport our big kids! Chicco provided this product to me in exchange for my honest opinion.

This booster seat not only thrilled my daughter but thrilled me as well. The moment we opened the box and my 8-year-old (and now jealous 5-year-old) saw the beautiful purple ombre color, they squealed with joy.

Few car sets have inspired joy from my children, but this one was so aesthetically pleasing, it did just that. Once they sat in it (because of course they each needed to take a turn) I heard ooh’s and ahh’s of comfort.

We’ve had this seat for a few weeks now and my 8-year-old mentions how comfortable it is nearly every single time. I was then the one who was appreciative. The assembly and install were both extremely quick and easy.

I viewed the instructions to make sure I did it correctly, but honestly it was a pretty intuitive design. I also loved that it had the lower LATCH connectors to make sure my seat didn’t slide around when I drive without my daughter in the car.

Plus, she is super safe when she does sit in it thanks to the amazing attention to safety detail. With the color-coded seat-belt paths you really can’t mess it up either. It makes it quick and simple for my daughter to get in the car and I love that for the first time I can ensure the waist part of the seat belt is sitting on her appropriately.

She is extremely tall for her age (90th percentile) so being able to not only adjust it, but having it fit her with extended height/weight restrictions is great. Finally, it is SO easy to clean and wash! It is a matter of wiping down the fabric for little spills, or throwing the cover in the washing machine and dryer for bigger messes.

Plus, it’s easier to put away then a load of laundry, ha. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

This was our first experience using a booster and it was a great one. My son is about to grow out of his 5 point harness so we decided to start practicing with a high back booster. It was super easy to put together and adjust to his height and even easier to install.

The manual is easy to understand and I felt confident that we had it installed correctly. The seat belt paths made it really easy for my son to buckle himself in quickly. It only took him a few tries to really get the process down and he loves being able to do it himself.

The washable cover is great and easy to wipe down. My son also said it’s very comfortable to sit in, the fabric is breathable which will be ideal in the summer. I also love that the cup holders are removable and dishwasher safe and they fit my son’s larger cup.

His last seat’s cup holders were too small and water kept getting spilled in my car, these were definitely an upgrade! Overall we love this booster seat and highly recommend it. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this booster seat!.

*****ATTENTION*****For all those people who think the cup holder is missing, it probably isn’t. The manufacturer decided to store the cup holder under the seat. When you take this booster out of the box, just flip it over, remove the cup holder from underneath and then install the cup in it’s proper position.

As far as my review, I like this booster I bought 2. I love the latch system which allows the boosters to stay in place even when a child isn’t using them. My daughter 7 and nephew 8 say they’re comfortable and like the cup holders.

They however don’t use the tray since it’s too hard for them to open by themselves, which personally isn’t a loss for us.

As a father, I know that I need to prepare myself for many big milestones in my daughters life. There’s her first date, her prom, moving away to college, her wedding day and on and on. But graduating her from a car seat into a booster seat has been the most emotional one so far.

I hope it get’s easier. I’m a puddle right now. They grow up so fast don’t they? But anyway, this booster is a solid product. Very well built.

This is my second TurboBooster® LX Highback Booster with Latch System. I bought one about 3 years ago for one of my grandchildren. I needed another one because another grandchild outgrew his previous toddler car seat.

I knew right away that I wanted the same car seat because of how much protection this car seat provides. It’s well made and comfortable. My grand-kids love the arm rests and cup holder. They put snacks and small toys in the pull out drawer on the side below the seat.

The seat belt guide in the headrest area helps keep the seat belt in place and it’s comfortable. It’s so easy to install into my car. With the latch system, it is secured in my car in seconds. No more searching for the latch catch when installing or removing the car seat from my car.

The fabric can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth if there are any spills or spots. The head rest is adjustable and so is the reclining back position. I can rely on Graco for safety and comfort.

Trust Graco!.

We love our Diono convertible car seats but when we went from 2 kids to 3 we decided to invest in a booster for our oldest (instead of a 3rd convertible). This one does not disappoint! It was super fast to install, great features, extra comfy.

Fits perfectly in a Subaru Ascent captains chair. We love getting our Dionos on Zulily as well! It takes a bit of time to arrive but I always plan accordingly.

looks cool. my daughter liked the colors. doesn’t feel sturdy. seems cheap. base is too wide. unable to buckle the seat belt. my daughter needs to buckle into the middle seat belt buckle because the correct one is blocked by the wide base.

good thing no one used the middle seat.

Excellent booster seat with anchor. Love the anchor as a strap, which allows to shift away a little bit to fit the middle person more comfortably when needed. The detachable back is a plus! My kids also like the hidden cup holder feature on both sides and the soft fabric on the whole seat compare to our other one.

Needed to buy a carseat on short notice. We have an evenflo safemax 3-in-1 already but one of the straps got damaged. We decided on this one and I think that might like it more than the safemax. This one is extremely lightweight and very easy to set up and install in the car.

The straps are also very easily changed for different heights. My only con would be that the cup holders have no liner. So when they get messy, to clean them you will have to remove the screw they give you to attach the armrest.

My child’s only complaints are: That it is lower than her old one so she can’t see out the window as easily. Also, the part that the straps click into sometimes pinches her leg when we are buckling her (whereas the safemax has a foam to protect from pinches).

Overall this is a good seat. On sale it’s an excellent value and add on bonus CT money app offers for even more savings! I do have one complaint about this seat. The straps are constantly getting twisted where they run through the under part and the buckles as well.

Oh actually two complaints, the “clips” that secure the bottom of the fabric cover/cushion are terrible. Always popped out so I replaced them with automotive panel style push clips. However I can’t complain too much as it’s kind of to be expected for a cheaper seat.

I got this seat for my youngest, who turned 4 this month. I meant it when I say this is my favorite toddler car seat for him to date! He is a big boy for his age, and this is the only car seat of its type that fits him comfortably with room to grow! The fabric is soft, the straps are adjustable with multiple height slots on the shoulder straps & 2 slots for the buckle between his legs.

The included dual cup holders are wide enough to fit most cups and deep enough so that things don’t fall out easily. The cup holders screw into the car seat with included screw instead of snapping in so they don’t come off & get lost.

The silvery grey and black color scheme is more for boys but could work for girls too. The dark fabric of the seat hides stains well. This car seat includes a removable pad for the child’s head that can go in any shoulder strap slots.

The seat comes with a 5 point harness that can be removed to accommodate a regular car seat belt! This seat holds children up to 110 lbs, which I personally feel is important because kids these days are getting bigger and taller.

The fabric is easily removed for cleaning. I can go on & on about how good it is and have recommended it to several of my friends already and plan to do to more! The only thing I were to change, were to add a no rethread harness option, but it’s not a deal breaker as the belts aren’t too hard to remove & replace for washing.

And I would lengthen the strap of the small removable grey head pad just a little bit. My son had to be on a higher shoulder belt slot, and the pad’s straps are snug in the wider slots of the highest shoulder strap slot so the Velcro of them head pad straps isn’t really touching and it keeps falling off, but he took it off so it’s not a deal breaker.

Other than that this is my favorite car seat I’ve gotten for my son!.

I have four children. This seat can be quickly adjusted to fit three of the four, making it a life saver when we’re switching between vehicles because I don’t have to move seats from one vehicle to the other, I can just adjust the seat to fit the child that will use it.

Install is super fast for occasions that it does need moved and it’s so easy to get the seat installed super tight. The harness straps tighten like a dream to where the bigger kids can fully tighten themselves.

Cleaning is a breeze. The air mesh keeps the kids so much cooler the seat doesn’t get all sweaty, even in a black on black car and when the cover does need to be washed the zip-off is super easy to use.

If you’ve ever tried to wash a traditional seat cover, trust me it’s a struggle you don’t want to experience. And last but not least what mom doesn’t appreciate foldaway cup holders on both side of the seat? The kids can use one for a drink and one for holding their snack.

or the prettiest rock in the world that they just found and cannot bear to leave on the ground for the next kid to enjoy.

Have this car seat for a year. We bought it for our 2. 5 years old son (now 3. 5). , it’s amazing. The combination of UAS and anchor makes it so secure and the car seat doesn’t move neither from bottom or top.

Easy removal and dishwasher safe cups is a blessing. My only complain is the position of the cups. When my child was yonger he couldn’t reach the sippy cup or the snacks in the cup holder. Now he is older and that’s not an issue anymore.

Instruction says hang to dry, but we did use the dryer machine twice on low heat and nothing happend to the fabric. Padding is just enough and the side impacts are so cover the head very well. My child doesn’t sweat on this car seat even during summer.

We have this care seat in our suv but I did install it a couple of times in my small chevy cruze and it fits perfectly fine in that smaller car. I’m in the market again to buy a car seat for our third car and did compare it to Britax and Diono and I realized that those are not even close to this car seat.

First think you should know is this converts to booster in the loosest of ways. It maintains the back and the headrest. The difference is you use your car buckle instead of the five point harness. Second thru tenth thing you should know are the various ways this seat needs improvement.

1) The LATCH system is permanently attached so that it only latches well in one direction. This direction requires you to move a lever UP to release it, which is really difficult. Also, the lever is small and made of plastic, so I figure it will break sometime in the first year.

2) The LATCH and seat belts go through the back too high, so it is very difficult to get this tight (I’ve not managed it yet, as a very strong veteran of 4 different brands). There is a lot of side to side give with either LATCH or seat belt.

This is using all the tricks that get the Britax tight in less than 60 seconds. 3) the LATCH belt has a ridiculous tightening system where you must simultaneously hold down a red plastic button AND pull the belt in one direction that goes THROUGH the seat.

So for example in Britax you pull straight out and the seat gets flush with your car seat. In this one, you have to pull to the side reaching around the back of the seat while holding down a hard to press button.

I’ve not managed to get less than 5 inches of give in the seat. 4) The LATCH belt can only be tightened on one side, so if you put the seat behind the driver you have to climb into the car to adjust the belt, vs.

seats that have two adjustments so you can pull hard on the one near the door. For this one, you have to crouch in your car and reach around the back and pull with your right hand while pressing this red plastic bar with your left hand.

5) The character is sewn onto plastic parts that are held in the seat with tension and begging to be broken – if not from heat of a summer, then from if you try to wash the cover in a washing machine.

That won’t happen without you ruining part of the mechanism that holds the character in place. And let’s face it, that character is why you’re paying a $50 premium for this seat. 6_ Conversion to “Booster” just means removing the harness.

The top does not detach. So there is no lightweight, portable version of this seat. If you get it for a 3. 5 year old (to meet the minimum weight), s/he will get sick of it/be embarrassed by it well before s/he outgrows it.

I think this booster/car seat is much less safe than competing brands because of the difficulty in immobilizing it, and I also think it won’t last long because the kid may love Cinderella as a toddler and be super embarrassed by Cinderella by kindergarten.

at that point, you can remove the cape but not the princess pattern. Beware.

All the reviews I read were about the look of the car seat. My daughter wanted this one as soon as she saw it. Of course right!! Well the first time we used it she told me it hurt her back and bottom.

She would scream and cry because it hurt her so I returned it. The manager gave me a hard time because she couldn’t resell it, and said it felt fine like the other car seats. My daughter is 4 and around 25 lbs.

she’s very petite. Anyway I did get my money back. Keep this is mind when purchasing this seat. We do a lot of driving so making sure my kids are comfortable is a must.

My daughter loves this seat, and I love that she can stay in the 5-point harness longer than with most seats on the market. It is nearly perfect, the only thing I would change is that I wish the attached cape was larger.

It barely fits around my 3 year old, and we were expecting it to be more of a “blanket” type feature. That’s just cosmetic, though. The seat itself is great, love the extended height/weight limits and the double cup holders.

It is also significantly more narrow at the base than the Graco Nautilus (our previous seat) so fits better when you have kiddos sitting right next to each other.

This is a nice seat. We have one for my oldest and now switching my youngest to backless boosters. Only thing that I found annoying is that it was a year old (manufacturing date was Aug 3, 2021 for the pink seat that I just received today).

I ordered a second pink for another vehicle but haven’t opened that one yet. Months ago I ordered a blue and 2 blacks and they were manufactured in Oct 2021 which was a few months prior but not a year.

I am sure we won’t use it for the full amount of years (which I think is 8) but we are already down to 7 years being that it’s end of August 2022 already. Just an important fyi for anyone planning to use the full 8 years.

Great size and design. Love the look and cupholders. HOWEVER. THERE IS NO PADDING TO THIS SEAT. It is strictly the thin cover and then extremely hard plastic, which is extremely disappointing as I’m a huge Diono fan.

I never take the time to leave reviews, but I was just shocked that no one had mentioned this because I only ever buy Diono and all of my other car seats from them have foam pads. Fortunately I was getting rid of Dionos that were expiring soon so I just slid the old foam pads beneath the seat cover, but I’ll now only be using these as the backup in my husband’s car and I’ll be purchasing different boosters for my car.

Seems good. It is definitely plenty big enough if your kid is on the larger side. Mine is not, but I’m hoping this will enable him to use it longer since he is small for his age. For reference, I am a 5’2″ adult and 108 lbs.

, and I can sit in this with no problem. The side handles don’t even push or squeeze my hips like our old one did (it was a Graco). Some boosters are narrow ad can squeeze larger kids. This won’t do that unless your child is very wide in the hips.

Decent padding and plain black.

I tried to transfer my 3 year old from a convertible Maxi-Cosi car seat to this and my toddler absolutely hated it! He never once complained when he was in his Maxi-Cosi car seat. In this car seat he would cry that his butt hurt and that he was “so hot”.

Again, my son never complained about being in his car seat EVER. I couldn’t even drive to the grocery down the street without him crying. In the 2 weeks that I sat him in this it came to a point where he did not want to go anywhere with me anymore just in fear of sitting in this car seat.

Lastly, the chest clip are made out of cheap plastic and do not feel safe at all. Please save yourself money and do not buy this for your toddler. And if you still want to try it out then buy it from Target and not here.

Target will allow you to return things you are not satisfied with but Buy Buy Baby did not allow me to return this. I had to buy a new Maxi-Cosi since I had already donated the one he had.

Bought two of these for my two older children when baby 3 was on the way as I needed to fit three across and these were narrow enough for three car seats. Originally liked them, not the easiest to clean, but that was manageable.

Exactly 13 months after purchase, I was removing the covering to wash/clean the padding and the top head surround on my oldests completely popped the styrofoam seat from the plastic outer shell, leaving the interior of the seat, which is apparently only GLUED to the outer shell, just hanging there.

I popped it back in but attempting to reattach the padding after it was cleaned, as I had done a few times already in the year we used them, completely broke the styrofoam portion in half. Within another 6 weeks the second seat I used for my daughter broke in the same way.

I received the Evenflo GoTime Backless Booster from Stellar Product Panel, complimentary for an honest product review. Upon receiving the product, the only item that needed to be attached prior to using was the seat cushion.

At first we had difficulty getting the cushion to stay in place and then quickly realized you have to insert the cushion clip into the booster base. This process is overall easy, but does take a little effort to clip, which also ensures the cushion will not slip off easily.

Placing the booster seat was effortless, we have an SUV and there was plenty of space for others to also sit in the same bench seat. Our daughter is 9 years old, 67 pounds and roughly 53 inches tall, and still requires a booster seat per our state laws.

The booster seat, simply sets in place and the seat belt is held in place by the small arm rests, ensuring proper seatbelt placement for our daughter and her safety. There are two cup holders on each side of the booster, which our daughter loves and was quick to use.

She pointed out that even the cup from a local diner fit in the holder without issue. She also stated that the seat cushion does make her ride in the car more enjoyable and is comfortable. We received a darker color cover, which I like because it will hide any stains that may come along the way.

The booster seat is easily moved from one vehicle to another which is a great feature for ease of transfers, however, I did lower my rating for “peace of mind” as I would prefer a booster that latches into the metal car clips hidden between the seat of the vehicle, which ultimately would provide a more secure seat for my child.

Overall this booster seat is a great option for parents that need to transfer children from one vehicle to another and because it is lightweight and easy to remove, your child could also move the booster seat and gain independence in the process.

I was offered a chance to try a booster seat and was asked if my son was a certain height, weight, and age to determine our eligibility. He fit all criteria but when I received the seat I realized it was a high back booster seat that uses the car seatbelt to secure the child and not a 5 point harness belt like our current booster seat.

My son is 4. 5 and the recommended minimum age was 4 for this seat. We originally went with a 5 point harness booster seat because he was too big for even the extended room carseats (big boy) and we had tried a booster seat very similar to this one and he put the strap under his arm and would lean forward while “buckled” in.

All dangerous things that he was too young to comprehend. I understand that in products that you purchase you will be able to see a picture of the product but I did not have that option so did not immediately realize the type of seat that I was going to receive.

One thing that I think could be beneficial to highlight in general product info for buying customers that is highlighted in the safety manual is that even though your child is at least 4 and meets the height and weight requirements they should be mature enough to keep the seat belt in place.

There was a great little blurb in the middle of the safety manual that would be great to have up front and center. Because I know as a first time mom I had no idea that this kind of a seat with the seat belt would bring up that issue.

Since I had already tried my son in a seat like this and he was not ready for it, we did not use this in our car with him for safety reasons. However, I can say that I do like how easy it is to get a seat like this in and out of the car as opposed to a regular car seat.

As easy as buckling a seat belt! For this seat in particular, it came completely unassembled which I think was going to make it a lower price point. I received this seat for free from the Stellar Product Testing Panel so I’m not sure if that is actually the case for buyers.

I like that concept. I am more than willing to spend a little time assembling to get a cheaper price. It was not hard to assemble at all. Everything clicked together with barely any trouble in about 15 minutes.

The cover was a little tricky but just a little. The seat is well made and seems as comfortable as other booster seats. I really like the sleek design of the black and patterned accents on the cover.

I like that this seat can easily become a no back booster when the child is old enough and I appreciate that even though the back is easily removable for that purpose that it doesn’t just snap off easily when you pick it up like other booster seats I have tried.

I also like that it comes with 2 cup holders because my kids love to snack in the car (one for drink, one for snacks lol). In the next year or so we should be able to use this booster seat. There may be 4 year olds mature enough to keep the seat belt exactly in place out there.

Obviously it’s a very case by case basis as every child matures differently, but honestly I think 5 years old is much more likely a better starting age to have the grand majority able to use it. Or make it more obvious that 4 is the absolute youngest for these very specific listed reasons and then people would realize that it calls for a very mature 4 year old and they can make a judgment call on their kid’s maturity before buying.

But again this is not just for this particular seat. If I had seen a picture of this seat, I would have realized my son was not ready for it due to my previous experience with these types of seats. I forget that most high back boosters do not include the 5 point harness and that is something that is usually specified as an extra feature.

If your child is ready to be boosted up to a regular seat belt, then this seat is a really good choice.

I received the Evenflo GoTime Sport Booster S as part of the Stellar Product Testing panel. I have been anxiously awaiting the day we can safely use this product with my son. He is very small for his age and just barely meets the weight requirement for this booster seat, however he is far from being tall enough for this product’s safety requirements.

Upon receiving the Evenflo GoTime Sport Booster S, I immediately noticed how lightweight it is. So lightweight that I wonder how sturdy it will actually be in the car. However, because of this, it will be easy to install & transfer to another vehicle as needed.

I read through the installation instructions and everything is clear, concise, and easy to follow. Although I was initially a bit intimidated about having to assemble the car seat myself, it went fairly well and it only took me maybe 15-20 minutes to assemble it.

However after reading the instructions several more times, I still have no idea what these tiny elastic hooks are for on the front of the seat. I have attached a picture of said elastic hooks. The fabric feels soft to the touch and it appears easy to take off & clean, which will be often with a 5 year old.

The padding on the seat of this booster doesn’t feel overly cushioned, meaning that it may not be as comfortable on longer road trips. The adjustable headrest will be one of our favorite features when we get to install this product.

It will insure that our precious cargo remains safe as we travel here & there. The slim fit of this booster will allow more room in the middle seat between two car seats for our beloved dog Murphy to travel with us on road trips.

The dual cup holders will certainly be my son’s favorite features on this booster, a safe place to keep his water bottle and snack. My son is very excited to grow a few more inches so that he can use this “big kid seat,” as he calls it.

Although this booster car seat may not make the cut for my everyday use, it seems like it will be a great backup booster to have for our 2nd car, grandparent’s car, etc.

Adjusting strap for shoulder belt does not work for a younger, smaller child. Every time i strap my grandson in, i spend at least 15 minutes trying to put the shoulder strap where it should be. I did see in reviews that others had this problem too.

I think for larger, taller kids it may not be a problem. I made sure my grandson was within the parameters for a booster seat. The problem is Chicco’s “solution” for the shoulder strap. It does not work.

I hope Chicco will find a real solution aand notify buyers of the fix. Meanwhile, we will work on a solution ourselves as the wrong placement of the shoulder strap is dangerous.

This latch booster system is super easy, light weight, and nice and cushy for both our kiddos bottoms and arms. They are very sleek looking too! We purchased Graco, worth the same price, where the arm rests seemed like they would scratch easily and the cushion didn’t compare.

We loved the Graco car seats, but they dim in comparison with the booster to this Chicco seat. We bought 4 of these, knowing that we would have them for a long time…they are worth the $20 or so more than other brands.

Save up, charge it, or whatever is needed, but just get these and save yourself time!.

I love Chicco car seats and boosters. I have a kidfit harnessed booster and non-harnessed version. I bought this for traveling in relative’s cars. This booster is great in that it has an easy unlatch system with one click up in the front.

One of the reasons I shy away from backless boosters is that it moves around, so I’m glad this one doesn’t. My little one loves this and lucky for me, I ordered Drive up and they have it at my target even though I’m stores it shows that it’s back ordered.

Very easy to use. Wish it would clip to the seatbelt but it’s just a platform for your child to sit on. Feels very different from the car seat. But now with 2 kids and winter clothes it’s super easy.

I think for long distance travels I would use my normal car seat to feel safer and when they fall asleep in the car the other car seat cradles their head.

Bought at regular price. It foes exactly what it’s supposed to. It’s essentially a fancier version of a simple “phone book” booster (for those of us old enough to remember those days). But easy to use and transfer between seats or vehicles.

My only complaint is that the bottom is solid plastic, which slides around on leather seats. Not a huge safety problem, but for kids getting in and out on their own, it always moves around. Or slides on its own when there is no kid in it.

I have purchased these boosters throught the years when my kids have outgrown the others. These make your backseat spicier and less bulkier than with the tall back boosters. HOWEVER, I think it is noteworthy of saying that you should only use these in seats that have headrests.

So not for use in middle seat. Your child still needs support behind their head in case of an accident. These have worked well for us and have not had any issues.