GHM - a booster question for you...

Starr57

I just looked at that link in the post below and it states that the Recaro Vivo is highback only. Would there be any reason I would need to have a lowback booster? They make me all shades of uncomfortable and I would prefer to stick with a highback until DS is old enough to just use the seatbelt alone.

ghm

You'll most likely need the backless version at some point. He'll outgrow the height of the highback booster before he's ready for the seatbelt alone. 

I wouldn't worry too much about it right now--he should have several years left in a highback, and a backless booster is only about $20.  

 

I like the vivo, but it's not always the best for boys. It's narrow through the shoulders, and boys tend to have a wider shoulder span than girls. I tried Ethan in one, and at not quite 5.5, his shoulders were already squished. 

If you have a little more to spend, I really like the sunshine kids monterey (which converts to a backless).