This seat is great! I had been searching for a booster that had a high-back option (to be switched to plain booster later). I drive a rather small car (a Scion xA) and worried that the seat would be too big/leave little space for anything else in the back seat. This is not the case! It's not so big that it takes up as much room as some other seats, but it still is incredibly sturdy and durable while maintaining a slimmer line.
The seat itself is great - putting it together was a bit tricky. I'm not sure if I was just not understanding the directions completely, but you have to slide the top piece (the high-back part) into the booster (the bottom) from a side. After I realized this, it was easy-breezy. There is NO latch system with this seat (something I was not aware of when purchasing - I didn't know that this is not something included on 'big kid' booster seats). Not to worry, the child's weight and the seatbelt will keep the seat securely in place.
The armrests do not move, which was something I compromised with initially. Now that I've had to buckle my son in for a few weeks I've realized that the non-movable armrests are a great idea. Securing the seatbelt is super easy. You just slip it in the red loop by the shoulders and then under the arm rests. I really enjoy the added feature (and I believe what makes it an 'SG') of the red clip that hooks on the lap belt. It's another added layer of safety. The cupholders are also nice. They are not too far away that my son has to reach to grab something, but are not close enough so that he'll bump any drinks. They also hide away in the seat, decreasing any bulk. The wings on either side of the head are great, too. I was worried that they would bug my son because he would have difficulty seeing around them (out the window, to talk to others, etc.), but this does not seem to be an issue. It is also comfortable - he has fallen asleep in the seat many times (he's not the type to fall asleep easily in cars, either).
The color of the seat is great, too! Overall, I highly recommend this product. When it's time for another child - I know I'm sticking with Britax all the way!
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 17 x 35 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | E9LA81X |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 40 Pounds |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 120 Pounds |
| Material Type | Foam |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Orientation | Forward Facing |
| Item Weight | 14.1 pounds |
