Customer reviews for Graco Turbo Extend Highback Booster Seat forSafe Simple Practical
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was time to transition our five year old out of a 5-point harness car seat and into a high back booster. We added the booster to the second row of our Honda Odyssey, where there is also another Graco booster and 5- Point harness car seat. The Turbobooster Extend 2-in-1 Booster fit perfectly next to the other seats! Some of my favorite features of this booster is the front-adjust latch system, the slim design and the double cup holders. My five year old was thrilled he can use both cup holders to store his snacks and treasures. I especially appreciate the added safety of a secure latch system when transitioning a young child out of their car seat. The slim design was an unexpected surprise, as any parent of multiple children know it can be a game of Tetris trying to configure multiple car seats in a single row! Assembly and installation was a breeze and I was able to accomplish this task by myself without the help of my husband! Thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending me an excellent product to test in exchange for my honest review.
A Booster Seat That Makes Everyone Happy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this booster seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. As a mom, I was really impressed with this 2-in-1 booster seat. It has a sleek and modern look that's both stylish and functional. I like how grown-up it looks, which is perfect for older kids who might feel self-conscious about being in a "baby" seat. It looks smart and almost elegant because it doesn't have a lot of extra, showy elements. One of the most noticeable things about this booster seat is how much more room it seems to create in the car. It feels like there's so much more space, which is a big plus for both my daughter and other passengers. My daughter found it quite comfortable, with nice padding that provides good support for long car rides. The front-adjust LATCH system is super simple to use - just snap in and pull tight. It's quick and effortless, which is a huge time-saver. The adjustable headrest is another great feature, though it's worth noting that it's really more of a back-of-the-head rest rather than something to lean on. It's easy to adjust as my daughter grows, ensuring proper positioning and safety at all times. I like that this seat can convert into a backless booster. The conversion process is also incredibly simple - just click, click, and you're done. This ease of use is a big plus. It's lightweight and easy to put together, which I absolutely love. My daughter really likes this booster seat because she has more freedom and movement with her legs. Interestingly, she mentioned that she doesn't like being held in more securely by the regular seatbelt, which is something to keep in mind. She says it's quite comfy overall, which is great to hear from the person who actually sits in it! The only negative I can think of is that since it's not a full car seat, it's not as safe as a traditional car seat. However, I realize this is partly because my daughter is growing up and will be out of a car seat entirely sooner rather than later. Overall, this booster seat has been a great addition to our car. It's comfortable, easy to use, and will last us for years to come. While it may not offer the same level of protection as a full car seat, it's an appropriate choice for older children who are ready for more independence but still need some extra support. I would recommend it to other parents looking for a reliable and practical booster seat solution for their growing children.
You cannot go wrong with a Graco
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a Graco Turbobooster to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I’ve got 4 kids 6 and under so this thing will get some seat time. My oldest is VERY outspoken and opinionated. She has no complaints about the comfort of this seat while using it as a high back booster. It holds the belt in the proper position across her chest. For set up out of the box, you just have to clip the backrest onto the bottom. It only takes 30 seconds. Install is simple on these boosters as well. You just toss it in the car and loop the seat belt through the backrest clip. It’s very easy to move from car to car, if that is needed. I LOVE the feature to hook the seat to the latch connectors. This holds the seat in place while not in use. On my other Graco (without this feature) you’re supposed to clip the seat belt in while it’s not in use but that never happens. So, the seat just flops around in the back. This one doesn’t budge. I would recommend this product to someone looking for a safe and affordable booster.
Simple and easy to use booster seat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This booster seat came in 3 pieces. Using the instruction manual, the assembly was quick , easy, and very straightforward. Installing the seat in the car was also outlined in the manual, and was very simple using the LATCH system. The front-adjust button was very easy and made the install so fast. As the seat is very lightweight, it would be a very easy seat to move between vehicles or to different spaces within the car. The design is very simplistic and undistracted. The focus is definitely on safety, with a few pieces of padding for comfort. It fit my 52-lb, 49" 6-year-old very comfortably. The adjustable headrest was simple to use in order to fit the height of my child, and the seatbelt holder positioned the seatbelt right where it needed to be on his shoulder. For his height, the backless option was not a good fit, as the seatbelt would not stay in the correct position. My child thought the seat was very comfortable and was excited about the stowable cup holders. For long-term use, I see the placement of the cupholders being possibly problematic for potential spills, but they are a nice feature for a careful occupant. The seat was a little snug near the buckle for the seatbelt, so my child had a bit of a hard time reaching down to buckle the seatbelt. I do think this will get easier with time and practice. I always prefer options that grow with the child and fit various needs, rather than only meeting a single use for a short period of time. I appreciated the long-term use the seat provides, along with multiple options to suit the potential for multiple children over many years. With its lightweight design and easy-to-use LATCH system, this is an easy choice for parents of growing kids. I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and would definitely recommend it for other parents!
High Praise for this Car Seat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a mom of 4 I am often doing the epic car-seat-shuffle upgrading and making sure all my kids are as safe as possible in my car. It was time for my younger-middle to move from a 5 point harness into a high back booster and I’m so pleased with the Graco Turbobooster Extend 2-in-1! The seat itself is light but still feels sturdy. It is a breeze to pop right into any car and doesn’t take up a lot of extra room. My favorite feature is how easy it is to adjust. I can move the headrest with one hand and there are a lot of options to make sure he’s comfortable but also in the right setting. My son says that the seat is comfortable to sit in and he’s loving the independence of using the “big buckle” while I’m at peace knowing that he’s sitting in the car properly. The long window of use from 40-100 lbs means the seat will grow with my son for years! I also have a kiddo in a no-back booster and love that this seat is so easy to add or take off the back. I am able to quickly transition it if we are carpooling other kids to practices and games making it super versatile for my family. There is a lot to love with the Graco Turbobooster Extend 2-in-1 if you’re looking for a high back to no back booster seat! Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to test this car seat.
Light weight and great features
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This booster seat is very spacious as the shoulder area allows tons of room. My daughter is 7 and finds it very comfortable and with plenty of room to spare for growth. It is wider at the top so it may not fit well in a smaller vehicle if you need to do 3 across but if you have the room in your vehicle, I would recommend this one to keep your kiddo comfortable for many years! The cup holders can be in or out, which could make 3 across more possible. My favorite feature on this seat is the front-adjust LATCH system. This allows the seat to not become a projectile in an accident. It is so easy to use. You just clip it to the lower anchors in your vehicle, and pull the straps from the front to tighten them. Being able to pull from the front is a game changer. It is also very easy to adjust this car seat because of the adjustable headrest. This seat is so easy to assemble and disassemble. Converting it to a backless booster is very easy as it just snaps together. I would also like to add that it is very light weight and easy to move from one vehicle to another. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone with a booster aged kid. Thank you, Stellar Product Testing Panel for letting me review this product.
Awesome Booster
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. This booster seat is great. It fits perfectly in my mini van. It was simple to assemble. My son absolutely loves his new seat. He says it is so comfy. The style is nice and good quality . I would recommend this product.
Graco Booster Easy Install in Minutes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this booster seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel just in time to transition from a 5-point to a high back booster. The booster is fairly compact with a sleek design. For my 7 year old the seat pan is a bit shallow and in my suv I have room to spare but I imagine in a smaller car the low profile would be perfect and he says it’s plenty comfortable! I love the adjustable headrest and the fact that once we’re ready to remove the high back I won’t have to purchase another chair - I can just remove the back with a literal “snap.” The best part of the booster by far was the easy install! The front adjust system made this the first booster I felt confident installing without my partner having to pull to make it tight against the seat. I do wish there were latch for over the back of the seat but overall very happy with the ability to use the LATCH system to make it secure.
Easy to use but best for older kids
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received the Graco Turbobooster Extend 2in1 Booster for testing through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. We loved that the installation was the easiest of any car seat or booster seat we have tried. It will make for a great booster seat for grandparents and babysitters to use on local adventures to avoid having to move a bulkier seat back and forth. It is light weight and spacious. Safety-wise the lap belt was easy to secure in the proper positioning while still being comfortable for our child. Unfortunately, it was too spacious for our almost 50 lb 5 year old. He was comfortable, but prefers the increased security he feels from his bulkier 3in1 high back booster on longer rides. We think this would be most comfortable for ages 7 and up. Overall, it's a well designed, easy-to-install booster seat that is best suited for older children or children on the upper end of the weight limit. It provides safe, comfortable positioning for the lap belt at a great value, especially if serving as a spare carseat for extended family or babysitters
Felt Flimsy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to receive the Graco Turbobooster extend 2 in 1 booster from the Stellar Product Testing Panel that when it arrived I opened it immediately. However, upon opening it I was extremely disappointed. The back of the seat feels like it will break just by leaning against it. I was just involved in an accident where I had all of my kids in the van. I was t-boned and was so grateful for the booster and car seats that my kiddos were buckled into. Putting this booster seat together I don’t feel like it would withstand any type of accident. When I put the booster seat in the car I was confused that there is no top tether strap. I searched everywhere and read the instructions but couldn’t find it or couldn’t find it talked about anywhere. So the back of the booster sits against the seat of the car not strapped on. The one promising thing about this booster seat has is the front latch. I really did appreciate that. So many times I’m searching around the side of a car seat trying to pull the latch strap tight and it is hard to get a good angle. With the front latch system you can easily latch and then pull the strap right in front, very helpful and honestly the only thing good about this booster seat. My 8 year old sat in the booster seat for 1 week and thought it was pretty uncomfortable. It looks sleek and I like the coloring of the fabric but ultimately I wouldn’t recommend this seat to anyone. Maybe I am being more critical because of my recent accident but it doesn’t feel sturdy and safe if I were to get in an accident.