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Safety 1st Vantage High Back Booster Car Seat in Proton
- Removable cup holder can be used on either side
- Mesh storage pocket
- 2-position adjustable headrest
- 5-position adjustable belt positioning guides
- Can be used upright or reclined
Product Description
Safety 1st Vantage Booster Car SeatThe Vantage High Back Booster Car Seat ensures safety and security for your child with ProTech energy absoring EPP foam, a five-point harness system, and five-position shoulder belt guides. The padded armrests, two-position adjustable headrest, and detachable cup and covered snack holders provide added comfort and convenience. The booster car seat can be used as a harnessed booster from 22-40 lbs. and a belt-positioning booster fro... More >>
Safety 1st Vantage High Back Booster Car Seat in Proton
November 4th, 2009 - 15:13
This car seat looks beautiful, but my 2 yr old hates it. She cried for about 2 weeks every time I put her in, because the straps cut her uncomfortably over the upper thighs. Now she’s more used to it, but you can tell she’s not as comfortable as she could be. The straps twist, and it is really difficult to open it with one hand (which, when you’re a busy mom, is something you need to be able to do!)
The price is right, but that’s about it. I think I will go buy her a new one, and keep this one as an extra in another car.
Rating: 2 / 5
November 4th, 2009 - 18:03
I bought this seat for my 2.5 year old. He’s a very tall kid and was outgrowing the smaller seat. This seat is a great value–its adjustable strap positions and adjustable buckle position make it very comfortable for our son. And the option to partially recline the seat is nice for long trips where we think he *might* fall asleep. It’s very roomy side to side and doesn’t pin his arms in like the convertible seats, so he can play and read books and all that. The only complaint I suppose I have is that the cup holder that attaches to the side only fits one side, so that dictated where in our car it would fit. But frankly, the cup holder is somewhat flimsy and a bit oddly located so it’s hard for the kid to access. But that’s hardly a big deal to me. Overall, very satisfied and glad I didn’t spend big bucks on something else. This one is a very good seat. And my son loves the color!
Rating: 4 / 5
November 4th, 2009 - 19:22
I really like the carseat that I bought here. It’s cheaper than I found elsewhere. i love the facts, that even if she fusses a little (or a lot); I can use the belt and snap it in, one side at a time, instead of having to match them up and snap in, with a fussy little one. The little one seems to enjoy the comfortability of it and not fuss much. I like the ability to adjust it and give comfortability, while still being stable and secured in the car.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 4th, 2009 - 20:47
Purchased this as a 2nd seat as my 2 year old daughter will be heading to “school” and we needed another seat for dropoff & pickup. I have installed many car seats in the past but nothing like this… Purchased based on reviews & Consumer Reports.
Seat is light and durable looking. Fabric does look like it may snag easily though. Cupholder and kid accessible storage is a bonus.
Installation was almost impossible on my 2003 Subaru Forester:
1) tried LATCH – I could not pull it tight enough to secure the seat so that it would not move. Upon further examination I found that the tightening side of the LATCH strap had run out of room. There is a strap which attaches the LATCH strap to the seat preventing me from pulling any tighter. Very disappointed that the LATCH did not work.
2) tried the shoulder/lap belt install – I was able to get it tight, had to use the locking clip on the seatbelt but it was almost impossible to get the locking clip on because the seatbelt buckle (when tight) is behind the seat.
After about 1.5hrs of fighting with this seat & a steady stream of profanity, it was in but I am not convinced it’s as secure as our Britax Boulevard or PegPerego infant seat that were a snap to install via LATCH.
Summary:
1) The one strap LATCH system on this seat is awful
2) Does not work well in a 2003 Subaru Forester
3) Nice lightweight design
4) Don’t expect to easily move it between vehicles
5) It’s your kid’s safety… pay a few $$ more and get a Britax (which I will likely do and put this one on Craigslist)
Rating: 2 / 5
November 4th, 2009 - 22:33
We previously bought a different brand that was difficult to get my one year old son in and out of. This car seat looks good, seems far more comfortable and is a breeze to get him in and out of. His head does not seem to bobble when he sleeps in this seat like others.
Rating: 5 / 5