droolicious : booster seat

7 Days of Car Seats: Graco Nautilus 3-in-1

Chris Ford — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:06:00 GMT

When I'm thinking about what makes the perfect car seat, I'm thinking about three things. How safe is it? How many years will I be able to use it (reasonably)? And does the color match my car? Since Erin already took my favorite Britax car seat for toddlers, I'll tell you about my other favorite - the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat.

So for the first criterion, I'm convinced it's very safe. The five point harness works up to 65 pounds, it's steel reinforced. and has a high back. It also lets the child sit more upright than a lot of toddler-only car seats out there which I like too.

As for how long it will last, the cool thing about this seat is that it's a convertible seat. It converts from a toddler seat (with the 5 point harness) to a high-back booster to a backless booster. You'll be getting use out of this one until your kid is old enough to sit up front, which is pretty cool.

And the colors are happily neutral. In my world, kid-stuff like car seats shouldn't match the kid, they should match the car. So if you're looking for ducks and bunnies this might not be for you, but for my car it's perfect.

Check out the Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat (it retails for around $150) at GracoBaby.com

On the Go Booster Seat Keeping Kids One Step Ahead

chrisjordan — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:19:00 GMT

Top ranked inflatable booster seat plumps up to a cushy 2-4" with a single touch and then compresses for ease of carrying.

With a storage pocket, shoulder strap, and wipe-clean vinyl cover this booster seat is perfect for traveling.

Available at One Step Ahead for $24.95

Go Anywhere Table and Footrest from One Step Ahead

chrisjordan — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:21:00 GMT

Attempting to make long drives in the car with your kids slightly more enjoyable than stabbing yourself in the eyes.

Footrest relieves pressure points in the legs, while the versatile snack/activity tray keeps little passengers occupied. At least until they drop their markers, or paper, or their snack rolls away.

But for those 5 minutes it occupies them... pure bliss.

Available exclusively at One Step Ahead for $49.95

Back Seat Riders

aprilpeveteaux — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:54:00 GMT

Booster seats for big tots is the law in almost every state, so you might as well let your soon-to-be pre-teens ride in style. The already chic Olli seat by Clek can be dressed up with a clekjacket, a snazzy cover in a variety of fashion-forward colors. This hot seat also includes a pocket for your kid’s mp3 player. Yeah, that oughta shut them up about being eight years old and still having to ride in a car seat.

Suggested Retail - $89.99; $29.99 for snazzy clekjacket

Droolworthy: Lilly Gold Sit 'n' Stroll Does it All

Mir — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:02:00 GMT

Lilly Gold is known for products that do double- and even triple-duty; their Sit 'n' Stroll ($229.95 on the manufacturer's website) arguably goes beyond to encompassing even more functions, and all at a price point well below what you could spend on just a stroller.

It's a car seat -- suitable for children 5 to 40 pounds, use forward or rear-facing -- with stroller parts that easily release to convert and make you mobile in a flash. It's also FAA certified for use on airplanes, and given its ultra-portability would work just fine as a dining booster as well. If you do a lot of traveling, this is the contraption for you. Er, for Junior.

Hand Made: Boosty Yea Seats

Mir — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:04:00 GMT

Hand made, cushy and colorful -- you'll get no arguments when it's time to belly up to the table with a Boosty Yea booster seat. Just wipe down the oil cloth fabric after each meal. The strawberry blue pattern is featured here; there are four varieties available at The Spotted Goose for $68 apiece.

Elevate Your Thinking - and Your Child - with Kaboost

Carmen — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:32:00 GMT

Once they reach the age of two or so, most kids are no longer content to sit in a high chair or baby booster, always wanting to be "big" and join the rest of the family at the table. Instead of piling a slippery Yellow Pages on the chair, enhance your dining experience with Kaboost. Made from heavy-duty plastic, it holds up to 300 pounds with an adjustable spring system that snaps-on to the bottom of a chair in mere seconds. The spring-loaded arms firmly grip chair legs into place, and the non slip feet stay attached even when the chair is moved or repositioned. Selling for $39.95 in four different colors, this is one chair your child will be happy to sit in - and sit just like you.

Rock the Retro: Yellow Pages Booster Gets Cushy

Mir — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:58:00 GMT

Ah, memories. Who amongst us doesn't recall a day long ago when we clambered atop a chair holding a phone book to get us closer to the table? Of course, nowadays there are a million dining boosters to choose from, so our kids have never known the questionable joy of perching atop a greater metro area directory.

If you're feeling nostalgic, I've found the booster for you. Yep, it looks just like the Yellow Pages. Nope, it's not a slab of paper that'll make Junior's tender tush fall asleep. And at just $19.99, it's a kitschy bargain. The Boost Yellow Pages Booster is made of soft, washable foam... and nostalgia.