Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat
Written: Apr 14 '04
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Pros: easy to assemble and install, cleans easily, comfortable
Cons: nowhere to lay child's head for sleeping comfort
The Bottom Line: The bottom line is, the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat won't hurt your child's 'bottom' line.
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| CindyJean's Full Review: Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat |
Another One?
I now own a third booster seat, even though I have only two children who use them regularly–the third is still small enough that a 5-point harness car seat is our preferred option.
Why did I get another car eat? Well, a child that my mom babysits had outgrown the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat and she no longer had a use for it.
I would NEVER buy a used car seat from a second-hand store. I did feel safe accepting this booster from my mother because I knew I could trust her word that she’s never been in an accident.
Car Seat Basics
Please do not ever purchase or accept a used car seat from a source you do not personally know and trust implicitly. The savings is not worth the risk to your child’s safety.
Children are safer when restrained in the rear seating area of vehicles, so please try to avoid putting your child in the front seat.
Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat
Weight and Heigh Limits
The Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat is rated for children approximately 4-10 years old, as the weight limit is 40-100 pounds (18-45 kg) and the height limit is 40-57 inches (101-145 cm).
Assembly
Despite having received the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat, I am well aware of the assembly process, having put it together for my mother.
Simply snap the armrests into the slots on the side of the base, selecting the desired height–there are two options. After selecting the desired position screw in the ‘height adjustment screw.’ Slip the armrest covers over the armrests.
Voila! The Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat is now ready for use!
Extras
Shoulder belt positioning clip
This little attachment is to be used if, when seated in the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat, the shoulder belt of your vehicle does not cross your child in the position highlighted in the owner’s manual. This strap attaches easily to the back of the booster. I’ve not used this attachment because the 2000 Chevy Suburban I drive comes equipped with it’s own shoulder belt adjusters.
Cup Holders
The Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat comes equipped with two cupholders. This way you can have the cupholder on whichever side is more convenient, or use one for a drink and the other for snacks!
Always!
Always use the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat with:
*A lap/shoulder vehicle belt
*The vehicle belt running UNDER the armrests
Things to Avoid
Do not use the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat with:
*Seats set any direction but forward (i.e. backwards seats in station wagons, side jumpseats in extended cab trucks)
*Lap only vehicle seat belts
*Passive restraint belts of any kind
My Thoughts
My older son was not so crazy about his Cosco High-Back Booster anymore, it wasn’t so comfy for his little bum. The Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat is actually very well padded and comfortable. We can take the normal 60-minute drive to ‘town’ without hearing, “Are we there yet? My bum hurts!” at least 500 times!
Not only is Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat comfortable for the child to sit in, it’s super easy to use. My children can all buckle themselves into this seat quite easily, though I always check to make sure they’ve done it right.
The Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat has an easily removed cover that cleans quite well, so it looks good for a long time.
The only trouble with the Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat is that there is nowhere for a child to rest their head when they are sleeping.
Recommendation
The Graco Backless TurboBooster Booster Seat is an excellent booster seat. It would be perfect for people who live in town and make shorter trips, and also a top-choice for those with smaller cars that don’t have room for bulky seats!
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 15
Age Range of Child: 6 to 8 Years
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