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These two photos were taken just a few weeks (and a much-needed haircut) apart. You can see that the mifold (left) is pulling the lap belt down well on to his thighs whereas the RightGuide (right) is properly positioning it at the bottom of his hips. How does the Graco RightGuide seat belt trainer compare to other folding booster seats? Fortunately I have plenty of options to compare it with! Graco RightGuide vs Bubblebum The minimum weight means that the Graco RightGuide can start to be used by an average size 7 year old. In almost all cases, this is going to be a child’s last booster seat rather than her first. The target market is tweens, and thankfully that’s who Graco shows in their marketing materials for the RightGuide.

I also tried my silly 7 year old on the RightGuide and was very pleased with the belt fit. She doesn’t ride with this seat yet because she’s only 45lbs (and around 45″ tall). Despite her being below the minimum weight, the fit is excellent. That’s reassuring since she got a weird lap belt fit in the Graco Turbo GO despite its lower height and weight requirements (keep reading to see what I mean). Easy-to-use belt positioning guides help you correctly install the booster with your vehicle's seat beltBooster Basic R129 meets the new R129 (legally known as ECE R129) standards. In our car seat buying guide, you can learn more about car seat standards and help figure out which car seat is right for you. The Graco RightGuide is a product that I want to love and recommend without reservations. For the right circumstances, I think it has a huge amount of potential to be the best booster seat for big kids (ideally 60+lbs) in some vehicles. There’s no denying it: the Graco Turbo GO is much bigger to tote around than the Bubblebum inflatable booster seat. It’s heavier and it takes up a lot more space. Graco doesn’t make you hunt for the size limits – they’re stated clearly on the belt guide. Unlike many traditional booster seats, the minimum requirements for the Graco RightGuide are pretty high: The Graco RightGuide is an ultra-compact low-profile booster seat intended for big kids and tweens. The RightGuide is quite a bit smaller than the Turbo GO and fits even better in a carry-on.

Got an even bigger tween? Read my review of the Graco RightGuide to see if that might be an even better option. How to use the Graco Turbo GO Unfolded and ready for action! Steel reinforced frame: Steel reinforcement is equipped throughout the car seat for improved resilience and durability. EPS energy-absorbing foam: The foam works hard to evenly and effectively distribute impact forces in the event of a collision.One of our favorite travel booster seats is the Bubblebum inflatable booster seat (read my Bubblebum review). The RightGuide and the Bubblebum are about the same weight and they both work very well in narrow spaces. I give the nod to Bubblebum for portability, as it rolls up nicely once deflated to fit in even the tightest spaces. If your kids are growing up, it's time for a child car seat! Read our guide to find out what to look for when you're shopping around.

It’s extremely low-profile, so it’s inconspicuous for kids who are old enough to be self-conscious about using a booster seat but too young to sit safely without one. At a little over two pounds, it’s also easy for kids to carry around with the included carry bag or throw it in their duffel bag for carpool after practice.The Graco RightGuide does an excellent job with seat belt placement. The belt guides are well-positioned to keep the lap belt low on the hips. Above you can see my ultra-cool 9 year old, who is around 65lbs and 50″. Five-point harness: Easily adjustable with one hand, a five-point harness keeps your child restrained and, in the event of a collision, transfers the force of the crash to the rigid points of the body and into the seat, protecting soft parts of the body. Read more: Bringing your booster seat on an airplane Inflated Bubblebum sitting on open Graco Turbo GO’s lap Don’t worry; even with a lower price tag, Graco car seats are perfectly safe and have plenty of safety features built-in to keep your child comfortable and protected. These include: