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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 17 2017, 1:19 pm
observer wrote:
Yes, these can convert to a high back booster.

Also, if you get one with a higher weight limit, the straps would probably extend more to fit an older child, as that is what it is designed for.

Some of the ones I mentioned earlier go up to 65, 70, and even 85 lb.

Thanks. The convertible we have now goes until 50 pounds. Dd must be at least 12 pounds under but the straps are still tight.
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Faigy86




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 17 2017, 1:23 pm
We have something very similar to https://www.walmart.com/ip/Saf.....99290 that still has room for my 5 year old in the harness, but, even once the straps have no more slack, I can use it as belt positioning until 100 lb
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seeker




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 17 2017, 3:11 pm
As a rule, car seats are outgrown by height before weight unless the child has very unusual proportions.
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rgr




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 17 2017, 5:00 pm
Seeker I have to say I admire your thoroughness when you research a purchase.
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amother
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Post Tue, Oct 17 2017, 11:35 pm
wow... a 5 yr old in a car seat. My kids are small but it just wouldn't work at that age. My son is 5 and has been in a booster for a little over a yr. I haven't seen a child that age in a car seat.
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amother
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Post Wed, Oct 18 2017, 12:18 am
amother wrote:
wow... a 5 yr old in a car seat. My kids are small but it just wouldn't work at that age. My son is 5 and has been in a booster for a little over a yr. I haven't seen a child that age in a car seat.


What's that mean?
You let your child rule you over safety?
My 6 yr old just got out of a car seat ( it becomes a back booster).
You do what the law and safety say.
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observer




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Oct 19 2017, 11:51 am
amother wrote:
wow... a 5 yr old in a car seat. My kids are small but it just wouldn't work at that age. My son is 5 and has been in a booster for a little over a yr. I haven't seen a child that age in a car seat.


My kids are big for their age, and my 5 year old is in a carseat. It looks like a high back booster, it doesnt lean back like a baby carseat. but it does have the 5 point harness which is key for safety.

You too can do it!
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smileyfaces




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Oct 19 2017, 12:11 pm
My 5 year old is in a high back booster that works with a seat belt.
It also has a latch system which secures it nicely.
I dislike the boosters that are only secured with the seat belt, it doesn’t feel as safe.
I believe this is what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.....lSrch
I also like that it is adjustable as the child grows taller you can make the back higher.
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cfriedman2




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Oct 19 2017, 1:50 pm
my 5 year old is in the diono radian rxt. great car seat that converts to a booster afterwards. However, I plan on keeping her in the car seat mode as long as possible.
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