Booster evaluations for 2011
A Best Bet booster provides good lap and shoulder belt fit for typical 4 to 8 year-olds in almost any car, minivan, or SUV.
You can buy boosters as highbacks or as backless seats — both kinds are represented here. Some boosters can be used in both modes. For those seats, the Best Bet rating applies to the mode or modes indicated.
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Britax Frontier 85
Available in highback only
Tested model: #E9LC2E7
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Britax Frontier 85 SICT
Available in highback only
Tested model: #E9LE31A
Results also apply to: #E9LE32Y/E9LE32X
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Britax Parkway SGL
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #E9LD22Q
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BubbleBum
Available in backless only
Tested model: #BB001US
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Chicco KeyFit Strada
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #00071999430070
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Clek Oobr
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #OBM1U
Results also apply to: #OB11U1
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Cosco Pronto
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #22491
Results also apply to: #BC033/BC032
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Cybex Solution X-Fix
Available in highback only
Tested model: #50020021
Results also apply to: #0500760
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Diono/Sunshine Kids Monterey
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #15000
This rating applies to models built after July 2011. |
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Eddie Bauer Auto Booster
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #22888
Results also apply to: #BC042
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Evenflo Big Kid Amp
Available in backless only
Tested model: #3401913
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Evenflo Big Kid Sport
Rating applies to backless mode only
Highback mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #31911148A
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Evenflo Maestro
Available in highback only
Tested model: #31011049
This rating applies to models built after April 9, 2010. Evenflo is recalling models made between Nov. 24, 2009, and April 9, 2010, due to a problem when this combination seat is used as a child restraint with built-in 5-point harness. Parents who plan to use the seat with the internal harness should purchase one built after April 9, 2010. |
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Evenflo Symphony 65 e3
Available in highback only
Tested model: #34611106
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Ferrari Dreamway SP
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #744138
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Graco Argos 70
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #1801003
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Graco Backless TurboBooster (Aspen)
Available in backless only
Tested model: #1758123
This rating applies to models built after April 2nd 2012. |
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Graco Backless TurboBooster (Baker)
Available in backless only
Tested model: #1749734
Results also apply to: #1747302
This rating applies to models built after April 2nd 2012. |
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Graco Backless TurboBooster (Love Hearts)
Available in backless only
Tested model: #1774835
This rating applies to models built after April 2nd 2012. |
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Graco Nautilus (Gavit)
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #1759245
This rating applies to models built after July 25th 2011. |
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Graco Nautilus (Matrix)
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #8J00MTX
This rating applies to models built after July 25th 2011. |
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Graco TurboBooster (Baldwin)
Rating applies to backless mode and highback mode
Tested model: #1771040
This rating for backless mode applies to built after April 2nd 2012. |
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Graco TurboBooster Elite
Rating applies to backless mode and highback mode
Tested model: #1774833
This rating for backless mode applies to models built after April 2nd 2012. |
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Harmony Cruz Youth Booster/Harmony Carpooler
Available in backless only
Tested model: #304007BKR
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Harmony Dreamtime
Rating applies to backless mode and highback mode
Tested model: #0303002JGY
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Harmony Olympian/Secure Comfort Deluxe
Available in backless only
Tested model: #0304001DRM
This rating applies to models built on or after May 2010. |
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Harmony Youth Booster Seat
Available in backless only
Tested model: #0304003DRM
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Kids Embrace Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Available in highback only
Tested model: #65500DEJ
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Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #22223-CIP
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Recaro ProBOOSTER
Available in highback only
Tested model: #362.01AK21
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Recaro ProSPORT
Available in highback only
Tested model: #385.01AK21
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Recaro Vivo
Available in highback only
Tested model: #351.00.MM14
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Safety 1st Boost Air Protect
Rating applies to highback mode only
Backless mode rating: Check fit
Tested model: #BC027
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Safety 1st S1 Rümi Air/Safety 1st Essential Air
Available in highback only
Tested model: #BC026 ATV
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The First Years Pathway B570
Available in highback only
Tested model: #B570-BLB
The First Years Pathway B570 is rated as a BEST BET with the current instruction manual. The manufacturer modified the previous version to make the instructions clearer. Check The First Years website to make sure you have the updated manual. |
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