[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.

[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.

[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.

[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. The Graco Turbobooster Extend 2-in-1 Booster is a good option for those that are looking for a booster for an older kid that can grow with them. We installed it in my husband’s car which is an SUV with captain chairs for the second row. I tried this out for both my almost 5 year old and my 7 year old. My 7 year old is 55 lbs and 48” tall and my almost 5 year old is 40 lbs and 44” tall. The booster (with and without) the back part is for 40-100 lbs so a great long lasting option. I love getting longer use out of products so the fact it grows with the kid and you can remove the back is a huge plus. It had a nice anchor latch system that was easy to install and secure. I was pleasantly surprised that for a booster, it had such a nice latch system. It was very easy to install and adjust the car seat. You can easily adjust the headrest and adjust arm rests for a different sized kiddo so it makes it easy switching back and forth between two kids with different weight and heights. The fact that the 2 cup holders fold in makes it a good option if you have less space available in your vehicle (if you have 2 car seats next to each other on a bench style seating arrangement). It’s easy to pull them out and push the cup holder back in so you won’t be fighting with it. I let my oldest sit with the back of the booster on and backless. She thought that the backless was more comfortable. We both agreed that it was spacious without being too clunky. It’s very lightweight too so if you need to move it between cars, it’s not heavy. That’s also a plus for grandparents (the fact it’s easy to install and light to carry). The fabric comes off easily when you need to wash it and put it back on. My oldest wished that the arm rests were fabric instead of plastic, but I liked that it made it easier to clean. I think it’s a good option for every day use but it’s also a great option for grandparents to have one for grandkids since it’s so affordable, lightweight, and easy to install. Safety and brand reputation is important to me and I feel confident using this product for my 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

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing this car seat to test! We have four children in car seats and have worked our way through nine different seats. Although I have yet to find a seat that I can give all five of my Stars to, this is by far the top high back booster I have encountered so far in the following categories: 1. Weight. Because we travel regularly, I really appreciate having a seat that is not 20 lb but offers the same stability and protection that a heavier seat can offer. We have used all-in-one seats that function as a high back booster when the child is large enough, but the weight is so significant that they become nearly impossible to travel with. On the flip side, we have used a little bitty boosters that collapse down to just about nothing or a single solid lightweight seat, but the amount of protection for side impact is obviously completely lacking. At the weight of the seat, it offers amazing protection even compared to the five point harness booster / forward facing seat that our little one was in previously. This is probably a third of the weight, narrower footprint which allows for a little better fit in the car, and offers the same amount of comfort. 2. Ease of use. I will be honest that this is the place that this booster and most other boosters we have used lose a star. The issue maybe the way our children pull the buckles, but it seems to be nearly impossible to keep the Buckle threaded through the shoulder guide. Nearly every time my 7 years old buckles and unbuckles herself, the shoulder strap manages to disentangle itself from the guide. 3. Fit in a three across situation. I tested five different configurations of three across in the back of our minivan and this booster is the best option for our biggest kid to fit the three across structure. It was traded out with a larger seat and suddenly three across became feasible again. To be fair, the other two seats in this configuration are a very narrow all in one which is in the center position and a very adjustable high back seat belt guiding booster which was set to the narrowest possible settings for both hip and shoulder width, but that is the correct configuration for our next child anyway. As soon as he gets a little bigger, we would no longer be able to do three across with this booster and would require something a bit more narrow or will need to move one of the children to the captain's chair in the middle row of the minivan. Across the board, though, this is a seat I would select to purchase over and over again for use in our travels, and the seats I used to travel are the seats I want for every day so that our children are used to them. I don't want to sacrifice safety by giving up the side protection of a high back booster in favor of something more collapsible or smaller, either for day-to-day use or to put on the plane with us for use elsewhere. And this is the perfect fit for both of those situations!

[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 and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time. My eldest child (of four) is about to turn 8 and is finally outgrowing her traditional car seat so we were searching for a good booster that could grow with her to fit our needs. When the Graco turbobooster extend arrived, I was impressed with how easily it fit together. I am extremely NOT mechanically minded and even I managed to have the entire booster together in three minutes. The design is intuitive which I appreciate - the three pieces easily fit together, the headrest can be adjusted with ease, and even my two year old could easily pull the cupholders out or push them back in. Currently, we have plenty of space in our minivan to leave the cupholders out but when we go on vacation we often fit three car seats next to each other in which case we'd have no room for the cup holders. The fact that they slide in to the point that they leave no real footprint (as you can see in the photos) is a great feature. My favorite feature is how easy it is to convert the booster to a backless booster because it means one less item we'll need to purchase when our daughter eventually outgrows this seat! The booster is a classic black and gray design which matches everything and was easy to set up in our van with the use of the front-adjust LATCH system. My daughter gave it a 10/10 for comfort although she did mention that the sides felt like the could soon become a bit snug. She's on the petite side - but again is almost 8 years old - so if your child is a bit broader you may just end up needing to switch over to the backless option a bit sooner. Overall, I would definitely recommend this as a solid booster seat that is sure to meet all of your needs!

[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. I currently use a very similar 2-in-1 booster seat of a different brand. The design of this booster is pretty simple, sleek and very lightweight. Assembly was very quick and easy and the instructions easy to read. My daughter (7) has plenty of space in this seat and likes the comfort of the seat. She found it just as comfortable as her current seat. To me, the booster section of the seat felt a bit firmer than the other brand’s seat, but my daughter couldn’t tell the difference. The adjustable headrest is very easy to use and my daughter liked being able to rest her head on the side panels of the headrest. The front-adjust LATCH system is very similar to the one we currently have. The clips for attaching the seat to the car’s anchors are easy enough to use as long as the anchors are easy to access. We tried the seat in our car as well as in a hire car. In our car, the anchors are hidden in the seat cushions and you can only access them by feel. That made it harder to attach the hooks, since you had to try and guess where to push down. In our hire car, the anchors stuck out quite a bit and it was a breeze to attach the hooks. It is fairly easy to tighten the straps to secure the seat and the release button is also very easy to use. We had an opportunity to travel with this seat and we chose to leave the back part of the seat at home. The seat part of the booster is very light and easy to travel with and was easy to move from car to car. The thing I liked most about this booster seat is that it gave us more space in the car, since the cup holders can retract. My daughter also felt like that was a pretty cool feature. Compared to our existing booster seat, the Graco Turbobooster Extend feels like it’s a lower cost, but well thought out option for people who are on a budget and not fussed about fancy gadgets. For example, the hooks that attach the seat to the anchors, as well as the plastic release button are pretty basic compared to the ones on our other seat and the material used for the seat cover is a bit more synthetic than I would usually go for. Overall, it’s a good seat that my daughter approves of and I would recommend it for someone looking for a lightweight, comfortable, easy to use 2-in-1 booster seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love graco seats, and this one is no different! Graco always makes comfortable seats that are easy to install, safe, and easy to adjust. I love how consistent the mechanisms are to adjust each seat, so I don’t have to try to figure out how to adjust settings on each seat. I love that this seat converts to a backless booster because we are juuuuuust about to move to backless for my oldest. This seat has lots of storage which is perfect for your kid to pile loose goldfish and pop tart wrappers in. The comfort level is great which is perfect for long car rides so the only thing they have to complain about is boredom. The headrest adjusts really easily and the cup holders are an awesome feature too. You can never have too many of those! I received this booster from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and love it!

[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.