Product Description

Graco Backless TurboBooster Car Seat Your baby is getting big, but they still can't see out the window! For safety and comfort, the Graco Backless TurboBooster Car Seat is here. Why you and your child will love this item: In four fun patterns, it will be a sure fire hit with your little one. The padded arm rests on the Graco TurboBooster Seat will adjust to fit a growing child, making the ride even more comfortable. In fact, the car seat allows for a child of nearly five feet in height! There's even hide-away cup holders for your independent tot. For a ride they'll love to take, order the Graco Backless TurboBooster Car Seat today!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #241 in Baby Product
• Color: Baker
• Brand: Graco
• Model: 1749734
• Released on: 2008-10-14
• Dimensions: 8.64" h x 16.25" w x 15.50" l, 4.73 pounds

Features

• Padded arm rests are height adjustable
• Forward facing only: ages 4-10, 40-100 pounds, and 40"-57" tall
• Dual hide-away cup holders for snacks on the go
• Deluxe seat pad is removable for machine washing

From the Manufacturer
Any child is sure to feel great riding around in the backless TurboBooster youth booster seat. This backless version has padded, height-adjustable arm rests and hide-away cup holders on either side of the seat - perfect for storing drinks, snacks, and toys for those long rides. The backless TurboBooster youth booster seat is for children from 4 to 10 years old, from 40 pounds to 100 pounds and between 40 and 57" tall.

Customer Reviews

Booster seat is a good value.
Our kids had outgrown their car seats and after checking with Consumer's Reports, we decided that this was the best booster seat for our kids. In addition to decent padding for them, the seats have cup/stuff holders on each side of the seat. This is important as some boosters have the holders only on one side, which is okay if you have one kid. But if you have two seats, you need to be able to open one on the left side and one on the right. The only reason it did not get 5 stars is that we thought the armrest would flip up (as in other brands) but it does not, making it a little more difficult for them to reach over to buckle themselves in. Otherwise we like the product very much.

2008 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Best Bet booster!
This was one of the top 10 boosters rated by a 10/1/08 report by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report. Who am I to argue? We previously were using the Cosco Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat, which as a booster was giving us some problems (the lap belt was not lying flat on her thighs). I researched the seat and found out it was no longer scoring well for a booster for this reason. Sad because we loved this seat! In addition, she could not hook it herself.

So, our requirements were 1) lightweight seat, 2) easy buckling, 3) ability to adjust for multiple cars (e.g. we want to know the seatbelt will be positioned properly), 4) cupholder

The multiple designs, adjustable armrests, and cupholders on EACH side were bonuses.

Here's what we like:
-It's lightweight, can be easily buckled, there is an adjuster strap that attaches like a tether to either side of the seat - it has a clip to hold the seatbelt down and away from the neck

Here's what we don't like:
-The cupholders are sturdy and fairly easy to pull out to use (could be easier) but shallow.
-The armrests don't snap in as firmly as I would like - they are held in with plastic clips, which if bent, cause them to come out.
-While she seems comfy, there is little padding - the ones due out November 08 don't have the character designs but seem to sport more padding

Edit: After yet ANOTHER spill (don't forget a 6-pack of soda in a hot car), I really want to point out that this bad boy is super easy to pull the padding off and throw in the washer. It comes out great - no fraying, and my 10 y.o. actually put the cover back on. We used the garden hose to spray the whole seat down, because the cup holders won't come out completely (and were gross)!

We also purchased the "Fly Away" (pink butterflies) style as well, and while the quilting does make it appear to have more padding, it is not too substantial. My daughter has never complained of it being uncomfortable - even on long (4+ hour) car rides. Some people may worry about their children's head comfort, and you can purchase something like Rest UpRight Pillow for Children(Ages 3 to 6 years)-Berry PINK. I have a puppy dog one that dated back to my 10 y.o., but it is similar enough (but more expensive) and works great.

All princess-loving little girls will love this seat
My daughter still has at least 2 more years in a booster seat, but felt she had outgrown her Compass booster. The cover on this seat is held on by elastic straps that easily unhook if you need to wash it. The seat also has a removable strap that can be used to hold a seatbelt firmly across the correct position on shoulder if needed -- so though it is a backless booster, it is still a belt-positioning booster.