[s-cars] Booster seats

[Brian Armstead]

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    Convertible car seat

Convertible seats accommodate children rear facing (most up to 35 lbs.) 
and then can be turned forward facing to accommodate children into their 
toddler years and beyond (seats range from 40 to 80 lb. forward facing 
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*Best balance of crash protection, fit and ease-of-use:*

The best seats are those that combine overall excellence in these three 
key areas to provide optimal child safety conditions.

The Britax Diplomat and Britax Roundabout offer many features tha... 
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*Best balance of performance and price:*

These seats provide balanced performance of crash protection, 
ease-of-use and fit-to-vehicle at a more reasonable price.

Though not loaded with the latest-and-greatest ease-of-use features, the 
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*Best chance of fitting more than two seats across in a vehicle:*
For caregivers transporting more than two children in safety seats, 
narrower models are the way to go for making sure all the seats fit 
correctly in a vehicle back seat.

<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/cosco-scenera-99020158.htm> 

BEST BUY

    * Cosco Scenera
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    * *Type: *Convertible car seats
    * 40 lb. forward-facing harness capacity
    * *Price as tested:*
    * $60

*Overall score*
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64
Not loaded with the latest-and-greatest features, but a reasonably 
priced seat that's straightforward to use.
See our ratings for this Convertible car seat 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/cosco-scenera-99020158.htm> 

 
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RECOMMENDED

    * Graco ComfortSport
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    * *Type: *Convertible car seats
    * 40 lb. forward-facing harness capacity
    * *Price as tested:*
    * $90

*Overall score*
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60
A good value and straightforward seat. But parents and cargivers should 
take care when using rear-facing with the smallest babies to be sure the 
recline angle is sufficient (near 45 degrees).
See our ratings for this Convertible car seat 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/graco-comfortsport-99014914.htm> 

 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/combi-coccoro-99024900.htm> 

RECOMMENDED

    * Combi Coccoro
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    * *Type: *Convertible car seats
    * 40 lb. forward-facing harness capacity
    * *Price as tested:*
    * $200

*Overall score*
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50
A lightweight, easy to transport seat but its curved shape is best 
suited to forward-facing use.
See our ratings for this Convertible car seat 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/combi-coccoro-99024900.htm> 

 
 
 
*Best if you're planning to use a convertible seat for a newborn:*
The seats below are more likely to provide a good fit for newborns than 
other convertibles, though a rear-facing only infant seat is still a 
better fit.

<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/evenflo-triumph-advance-lx-dlx-99020161.htm> 

BEST BUY

    * Evenflo Triumph Advance LX/DLX
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    * *Type: *Convertible car seats
    * Greater than 40 lb. forward-facing harness capacity
    * *Price as tested:*
    * $135

*Overall score*
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70
One of the easiest seats to use with many features and a reasonable 
price that make it a good value. One of the better choices if you decide 
to use a convertible seat for a newborn. Some Evenflo Triumph Advance 
seats manufactured prior to 12/4/2008 exhibited cracking in simulated 
crash tests with a toddler-sized dummy in a rear-facing position. 
Although some of these cracks resulted in the shoulder belt leaving the 
seat's belt path, the seats still would have scored 'good' for crash 
protection. Evenflo has since modified the seats at issue and samples of 
the Triumph Advance seats manufactured from 12/4/2008 forward did not 
crack in our tests.
See our ratings for this Convertible car seat 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/evenflo-triumph-advance-lx-dlx-99020161.htm> 

 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/maxi-cosi-priori-99020160.htm> 

RECOMMENDED

    * Maxi-Cosi Priori
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    * *Type: *Convertible car seats
    * 40 lb. forward-facing harness capacity
    * *Price as tested:*
    * $200

*Overall score*
100
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57
Instructions can be a bit confusing, but once you figure it out this 
seat fits many cars well. One of the better choices if you decide to use 
a convertible seat for a newborn.
See our ratings for this Convertible car seat 
<http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/convertible-car-seat-ratings/models/overview/maxi-cosi-priori-99020160.htm> 

 


chris chambers wrote:
> Gentz,
>
> With our daughter about to turn 4 my wife thinks it's time to get a booster seat.
>
> She's been riding in a Britax seat, which I've been confident is a safe seat.
> Viewing the booset seats in the local big box store I didn't have the same
> confidence in the available booster seats.
>
> Should the switch to booster seat be based on age, weight or what?
> Any particular features to look for in booster seats.
>
> Any known good brands?
>
> thanks
> Chris
>
> PS said booster seats will be used in an 02 Allroad and 95 S6
>
>
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>
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