An updated, expanded belt path makes it a lot easier to install with the seat belt. It is also approved for aircraft use by the FAA (harness mode). One parent reported using a Go-Go-Babyz Travelmate car seat stroller to make it easier to carry the Maestro through the airport. You can even keep the child strapped into the seat so it acts a bit like a temporary travel system. Disadvantages Guides the vehicle seat belt to properly fit your big kid and is portable for on-the-go convenience Kids spend more time in cars than they ever have before, so it’s important to ensure they’re adequately protected at every age and stage. If you have a child who’s 7 going on 27, she may be ready to give up the “baby” seat and ride like a grown up. She might even put up a big fuss about riding in a booster seat, especially if it still looks like it’s made for a little kid. The good thing is, that many booster seats available today have a more mature, grown-up look that your kid may actually love. The Evenflo Chase is a 2-in-1 harness to booster car seat. It works as a harnessed seat for kids from 22 - 40 pounds and 28 - 50 inches in height and as a belt-positioning booster for 40 - 110 pounds and 43.3 - 57 inches in height. Seat dimensions are: 18” D x 18.5” W x 29.5” H. The AMP comes in at least 7 different colors/patterns and is made in the USA. It has been rated as a best booster by the IIHS. It has a 90-day limited manufacturer’s warranty and a 6-year expiration from date of manufacture.

If you have more than one child and have multiple safety seats in the car, you want to spread them out if possible (like in a van with multiple rows) or put them together for maximum protection. With a mix of booster and harnessed seats, place the booster seat in the middle so the older child is better protected. The harnessed seats can help provide adequate side impact protection for the younger kids. Booster Seats to AvoidGenerally, a child that weighs 40 lbs can be forward-facing in any seat as long as it’s the right fit for them. Depending on the child’s height and age, a harnessed seat is probably the best option. When your kids are old enough and big enough for the vehicle shoulder seat belt to fit them appropriately, they should always utilize lap and shoulder seat belts for optimum protection. All children younger than 13 years of age should travel in the rear seat.

Harness-2-booster seats are perfect for parents that want to transition their child into a more comfortable forward facing car seat but still want the safety advantages of a five-point harness. If you are reluctant to make the switch to a booster seat but your child is ready, then this is an ideal compromise. The five-point harness keeps them safe until they are big enough to comfortably use the seat belt. At that time the Britax Grow with You easily transitions into a belt-positioning booster.Some parents thought the cup holder and drawer were too small, while some mentioned the drawer is hard to pull out while the child’s in the seat. The LATCH straps can be hard to uninstall due to the hook-style connectors. A few parents reported that the LATCH straps sometimes came loose and didn’t hold the seat in place well enough when it is unoccupied, which could be unsafe in a crash. The Maestro comes in 4 color choices. It has a 90-day manufacturer’s warranty and a 6-year expiration from the date of manufacture. But good news: these are no longer manufactured, and it’ll be hard for you to even find one. If you do, just walk away. It would likely be expired already anyway. How the seat works and fits your car will be largely dependent on the seat itself. When shopping for a booster seat, keep these things in mind: