Two recline positions to help with comfort and sleep (but make sure the seat is still installed level per the manual instructions) Reclining Headrests – The CYBEX patented reclining headrest prevents the child's head from falling forward while asleep and guarantees optimal protection in the case of a side-impact. This sensor pairs with an app and warns you if your child isn’t strapped in correctly, monitors the seat’s ambient temperature to make sure they don’t get too hot or cold and will send a notification when they’ve been sat in the seat too long. Cybex manufacturer’s claim that the car seat’s innovative, full-body airbag technology offers up to 50% higher safety levels when compared to a general forward facing car seat with a harness. Should the airbag deflate, it’s designed to form a C-shape around the safety shield to stop your child from moving forward, plus it lessens any pressure on the tummy area, and prevents your child from being thrown left or right.

It's a favorite among our pros because of the nicely padded headrest to ensure your child stays comfy during long trips. That cushy headrest can be set to any of 11 positions, moving up a total of 6.5 inches to grow with your child. "My children always appear comfortable in this comparative to other boosters where they have felt cramped or less supported," says GH Institute Chief Technologist and Executive Technical Director Rachel Rothman, a mom of three and our lead tester for car seats and booster seats. In addition to her work as a writer and editor, she has also appeared in a number of baby product review videos for Mumsnet's YouTube channel. Why you should trust us

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Above you can see my kiddos enjoying a road trip in their Diono booster seats – she’s in a pink Diono Cambria 2 and he’s in a gray Diono Monterey 4DXT. You can see that the Monterey is a lot of seat! This is not on the widest setting, as my son doesn’t need the extra width just yet. i-Size (R129) – conforming to the R129 regulation, i-Size car seats for this age group can be used from 100 to 135cm (or from 135cm to 150cm in specific cars) For more space saving options, consider a booster seat. Booster seats fasten easily onto adult dining chairs to give baby a boost, creating a baby friendly seat for mealtimes. These baby feeding chairs can often be used from 4 months all the way up to 22kg, depending on the brand. They’re great for holidays, visits to gran and smaller spaces. Some can even be set up on the floor for independent little ones who still need a little support while they sit. Lie-flat seats - Research shows that it’s healthiest for newborn babies to lie flat for the majority of the time when they’re sleeping or lying still for periods. The CYBEX Cloud Z i-Size features an ergonomic lie-flat position outside of the car. For our convertible car seats, we considered the cup holders to be basically optional. Babies and toddlers usually aren’t adept enough to make proper use of them!

Some recline available for car sleepers (not as much as other reclining booster seats like the KidFit) A booster seat will not be effective if you do not use it properly. Make sure it will fit in your car comfortably and that you will be able to secure it down safely. This is more of a concern for families with compact cars, but it is worth everyone having a look at. You would need to consider a narrow convertible car seat for smaller cars or if you have more than one child to strap in. If you frequently car-pool kids to practices or meetings, it can be smart to keep extras of these in the trunk of your car so that everyone rides safely. This booster is also inexpensive enough that family members who drive your kid around can keep one in their vehicle too. And with it weighing only about two pounds, this is easy to put in a tote bag and take with you on trips so your child's always safe in their seat belt, in rideshares and elsewhere.The Highpoint is 19.5″ wide on the outside including the cupholders, so there’s no way it’s going to fit next to another seat on a bench

With kids who are older, opinionated and communicative they’ll be sure to let you know when somethings not working for them! Choosing a comfortable booster seat for long trips your family takes will keep everyone happy.One of the best narrow harness booster seat options and the cup holders fold up, so it’s possible to fit three-across in many cars