What’s the worst part of family road trips? For us, it’s complaining. Our kids have done some seriously long drives, but even they have their limits. One of my top jobs for ensuring smooth travels is to make sure the kids are physically comfortable if I’m going to ask them to sit tight for 6 or 8 hours.

We at Caring Parents’ Choice know how hard and time-consuming it is to decide on the best booster car seat that would be both safe and comfortable to use, learn how to choose the most quality one that would protect your kid and serve well, and finally opt for and buy the one you will use for years. If you have a bigger, older booster rider then the Peg Perego Viaggio Shuttle 120 might be a great choice. They’ve done a great job designing a booster seat that will last forever– really, it can go for a whopping 12 years! That’ll take your oldest child all the way through to safely passing the 5-step test, and then another one or two kids after that. The standing height is 63″– that’s my height as a full-grown adult! Thankfully the booster seat itself is low enough that kids will still have the car’s headrest behind them for support. Fortunately the Diono Monterey 5iST should fit in the overhead bin on many planes (at least in the US and Canada). The folded size is 17″ x 8″ x 23.5″. As you can see, it’s about the same size as my carry-on suitcase so it should go in the proper way. Here in the US, definitive voice for millennial parents, The Bump, announced the winners of its ninth annual The Bump Best of Baby Awards, honoring the most outstanding baby and new parent products for 2021. The diono Monterey XT Fix Booster Car Seat is a really flexible car seat ideal for growing children. It has an extending headrest which can be adapted into 11 different positions and the seat has a really easy one-handed height adjustment.There are many factors you have to consider when choosing the best kid booster seat. Many parents neglect researching or trust mere articles on the Internet instead of getting into this topic. We have done loads of research to help you select the best and top-rated products for your child. And you can trust us as we’ve done that for you just like we did it for ourselves some time ago. I have to say that from a subjective perspective I’m really impressed with the Monterey 5iST, and my kids are as well. Nothing is perfect so here’s my personal list of Diono Monterey 5iST advantages and disadvantages: Diono Monterey 5iST advantages If the child’s height is not quite enough to use with an adult seatbelt, the booster can raise and place the child in such a way that his/her lap and shoulder belt could be properly positioned across the body. In case there is an accident, the seatbelt will keep the child safe in place. But there’s no clear winner between these two products, they’re just different beasts. To get the tiny fold, it requires a lot more fiddling and a multi-step adjustment process every time you unfold and set it up. In exchange for weight, the hifold doesn’t have lower anchors and doesn’t feel nearly as sturdy. Some kids at the top of the size range may find that the seat doesn’t offer quite enough support for their thighs, which can cause them to move out of the ideal position. Usually we don’t want more than a few inches of unsupported thigh.

It’s always hard to take a classic and redefine it, but we believe our vision for ultimate portability takes the Monterey® and makes it even more relevant for the next generation,” says CEO, Tim Maule. This notice of receipt of Diono's petitions is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or another exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petitions. Second, Chicco knows that lots of kids suffer from leg fatigue and numbness in booster seats since their feet can’t reach the floor. Instead of rigging up a footrest with a cooler, you can just rely on the cushy, padded Chicco KidFit Zip Air leg rest to keep your kids comfortable! If you plan to fly with this booster seat, you can always detach the leg rest and leave it at home to save space. There are more height options available on the Diono Monterey XT. This is because the number of adjustable headrest positions of the two models differs, with the Diono Monterey XT coming in 11 headrest positions which is more than the six positions that come with the Diono Cambria 2. Growth. It may sound amazing to you right now, but the truth is: children outgrow their infant and toddler car seats really fast. Truly, in the blink of an eye. And so they will outgrow the headrest, harness, and legroom. To make sure your child is secure in his/her seat, you will eventually want to buy a booster seat;These are both great booster seats and they work as different tools in our family’s toolbox. Diono Monterey 5iST vs Baby Trend PROtect 2-in-1 In both petitions, Diono states that NHTSA has previously explained that it might consider a labeling noncompliance to be inconsequential in situations where the label has a misspelled word, or is printed in the wrong format or wrong type size if the noncompliance does not cause any misunderstanding, especially where other sources of correct information are available. [ 2] Our contoured premium soft fabrics - with layered foam padding that provide comfort and support can be easily removed for machine washing. For daily use my kids find the Diono Monterey 5iST to be very comfortable. My kids are spoiled by our fleet over extremely comfortable booster seats but they’re happy to ride in this one. It is a subjective matter, as some kids prefer a firmer ride or a squishier ride and different kids have different arm rest preferences. In addition to the stated limits, there are some physical limits that come into play with booster seats. On the small end, we found that our younger child didn’t get a good fit in her other Diono booster seat until she was around 43″ since she’s more legs than torso. Fortunately the 5iST gets a lot smaller! I think she would have been just fine around 40″ since the lowest belt guide height I measured is 13.5″. You can see here how the 5iST compares to its cousin the Diono Monterey 4DXT in their smallest sizes.

Paloma Lampert, General Engineer, NHTSA, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, (202) 366–5299. End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Many families choose to use a convertible car seatwith a 5-point harness for as long as possible, and there is one good reason to do that: A 5-point harness car seat is much better in terms of safety than a booster seat used at any age. While a convertible seat has several installation options to keep the child safe and sound while riding, a booster is a simple seat that uses a seatbelt to restrain the child and keep him/her in place. The biggest downside of the Viaggio Shuttle 120 is the price. Granted it’ll last you for many years, but it doesn’t come cheap.Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send So in this section, you will find out what to pay attention to when looking for a perfect booster seat for your vehicle. Why Children Need Booster Car Seats As with all booster seats, you shouldn’t put your child in it until he or she is mature enough to sit properly 100% of the time. Generally we CPSTs recommend that kids be at least 5 before making the transition to such a big responsibility and some kids aren’t ready until 6, 7 or even older. It’s important that you know your child and evaluate their ability to follow rules honestly.

Weighing only 5.4 kg, the lightweight design makes it portable for easy transport or storage between vehicles and places. The spacious design allows total comfort and enough room for growth for the child’s shoulders, hips, and legs.

I find it easier to move the Cambria 2 between cars than the 4DXT because it’s not nearly as bulky or heavy. You may want to keep that in mind if you’ll need to move it around a lot.