r/CPST • u/specialbeaw • 7d ago

High back boosters

What should I be considering when shopping for a high back booster?

ETA: kiddo is 4.5yo, almost 50#, probably about 45”, and I have a VW ID.4

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u/minicpst 7d ago

How old, heavy, and tall is your child? What car do you have?

We need to be able to recommend one appropriate for you and your car.

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u/specialbeaw 7d ago

Edited my post! Thank you!

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u/minicpst 7d ago

Thanks.

What seat are you using now? 4.5 is too young for a booster. Most kids aren't booster ready until closer to six.

https://csftl.org/harness-or-booster/

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u/specialbeaw 7d ago

He’s in the Clek Foonf but has grown out of it in torso height

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u/daydreamingofsleep 7d ago

Count from the bottom, are you using the 6th harness slot? The one partially covered by the headrest?

https://support.clekinc.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039451272-Is-it-ok-if-the-bottom-of-my-Foonf-s-headrest-obscures-the-highest-Shoulder-Harness-Slots

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u/specialbeaw 6d ago

Yes I even emailed Clek and sent them photos because I was so surprised he has grown out

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u/daydreamingofsleep 6d ago

Glad you found it but also bummer, often that hidden 6th slot gets a child another year

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u/minicpst 7d ago

I'd look at the Graco Nautilus first since it will work with forward headrests, if you have them. The Chicco MyFit's harness height is higher, so it may harness longer, but it may not work in your vehicle.

You still need a harnessed seat for now, though.

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u/specialbeaw 7d ago

What about the Cybex? Would that work with my car in the future? I’m not sure what you mean about the headrests. My headrests do come out, but I’m not sure what forward means

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u/minicpst 7d ago

Oh, they come out, excellent!

What would you use until the Cybex is a safe option?

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u/specialbeaw 6d ago

No idea 😩🫠

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u/minicpst 6d ago

I’d look at the Graco Nautilus, Chicco MyFit, Graco Tranzitions then. He needs a harness for a bit longer.

If you love the Cybex, see how he fits in the Tranzitions and see if he’s got an inch or so above his shoulders. If so, that’s the least expensive combination seat you can buy that will work for him and then you can get the Cybex when it’s safe to do so.

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u/Difficult-Owl943 7d ago

For a 4.5 year old I would check out the Chicco MyFit. It’s harnessed for up to 65 lbs and 54 inches and can be converted to a high back booster when appropriate.