October 13, 2011
New booster evaluations: More top-rated seats help parents make a safe choice for their kids
LAP BELT FIT — The lap belt should lie flat and on top of the thighs, not higher up on the abdomen
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Good lap belt fit 11/25/09 |
Poor lap belt fit 12/9/09 |
SHOULDER BELT FIT — The shoulder belt should fit across the middle of the child's shoulder. If it falls off the shoulder or rests on your child's neck, it won't work as well. An improper fit could encourage your child to move the belt to a dangerous position, such as behind the back or under the arm.
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Good shoulder belt fit 11/25/09 |
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Poor shoulder belt fit 12/9/09 |
Poor shoulder belt fit 12/9/09 |
IIHS booster evaluation
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IIHS Senior Technician Philip Floyd assesses belt fit using a test dummy representing an average-size 6 year-old. 3/18/10 |
Best Bets:
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Britax Frontier 85 Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Britax Frontier 85 SICT Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Britax Parkway SGL Tested model: 2/4/11 |
BubbleBum Tested model: 8/17/11 |
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Chicco KeyFit Strada Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Clek Oobr Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Cosco Pronto Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Cybex Solution X-Fix Tested model: 4/12/10 |
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Diono/Sunshine Kids
Monterey Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Eddie Bauer Auto Booster Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Evenflo Big Kid Amp Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Evenflo Big Kid Sport Tested model: 8/17/11 |
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Evenflo Maestro Tested model: 4/12/10 |
Evenflo Symphony 65 e3 Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Ferrari Dreamway SP Tested model: 2/4/11 |
Graco Argos 70 Tested model: 8/17/11 |
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Graco TurboBooster (Baldwin) Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Graco TurboBooster Elite Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Harmony Cruz Youth Booster Seat/Harmony Carpooler Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Harmony Dreamtime Tested model: 7/29/10 |
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Harmony Dreamtime Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Harmony Olympian/Secure Comfort Deluxe Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Harmony Youth Booster Seat Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Kids Embrace Tested model: 2/4/11 |
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Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Recaro ProBOOSTERavailable in highback only Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Recaro ProSPORT Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Recaro Vivo Tested model: 12/11/09 |
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Safety 1st Boost Air Protect Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Safety 1st S1 Rümi Air Tested model: 3/30/11 |
The First Years Pathway B570 Tested model: 7/29/10 *The First Years Pathway B570 is rated as a BEST BET with the current instruction manual. The manufacturer modified the previous version to make the instructions clearer. Check The First Years website to make sure you have the updated manual. |
Good Bets:
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Britax Parkway SG Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Combi Kobuk Air Thru Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Combi Kobuk Air Thru Tested model: 7/29/10 |
Evenflo Symphony 65 Tested model: 12/11/09 |
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Maxi-Cosi Rodi Tested model: 12/11/09 |
NOT RECOMMENDED:
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Evenflo Chase Tested model: 8/17/11 |
Evenflo Express Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Evenflo Generations 65 Tested model: 4/12/10 |
Evenflo Sightseer Tested model: 12/11/09 |
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Safety 1st All-in-One Tested model: 12/11/09 |
Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Tested model: 12/11/09 |
