Customer Reviews

Baby Smart Cooshie Booster Seat - Blue

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My 16 month old daughter has gotten to the stage where she no longer wants to use a highchair or any of those other booster seats with the trays (ie. Tot-Loc, First Years 4 in 1 feeding seat, and First Years Folding Booster...all great products by the way) She really just wanted to sit at the kitchen and dining room table like a big girl, and she didn't want to sit in the baby seats that allow you to convert them to big kid boosters by removing the trays. We were at our wits end and after reading all the reviews here, we decided to give it a try, but I must admit we were a bit skeptical and nervous using this for our daughter because she is so young and most of the other reviewers said they used this for an older child. Well our daughter absolutely loves this and is so proud of her upgrade from highchair to big kid comfy booster. The booster wipes clean very easily, sticks to the chair very well, and the seat itself is non-slip, so our daugher does not slouch and side off this seat like she did with other hard plastic boosters. Best of all, the seat brings her to the perfect height at our table (much better fit than the hard plastic boosters) and she appears to be much more comfortable (not to mention our once picky eater is now happily eating everything she sees now). This booster seat seems to have completely changed the way my daughter looks at meal time for the better. Also, the travel case this booster comes with is a nice touch, and it has room to pack a bib or small snack as well as the booster. We're looking forward to using this booster for the next couple of years, and since it's so portable, we only need to buy one and just take it everywhere we go.
One thing I should mention, I wouldn't buy this booster for a child who is overly active and doesn't like to sit still. My daughter has no problems sitting still for extended periods as long as she is occupied, but if she were the kind of kid who always has to be moving at this age, I wouldn't use this booster just yet as it does not have any safety belt to hold your child in.

I was a bit hesitant to buy this booster, although it came highly recommended. I felt like it was overpriced and essentially offered nothing...boy, was I wrong! I've been using this booster for 2 years now. It has been used by my 3.5 year old and his 2 year old brother. Both of them LOVE it. The seat is comfortable for them to sit on, unlike the hard plastic seat we had before it. It doesn't slide around on the chair, and it is SO easy to clean. I also like that it is easy to take along if we're headed to grandma's house. No extra straps, trays, or pieces to worry about! I don't have a single complaint with this seat after 2 years of use...it is well worth the money!

This is the third booster seat I've bought for my now-2-year-old son, and I've finally hit upon the perfect choice. Unlike other popular booster seats, the Cooshie is soft, making dining like a big boy all the more pleasurable for my little guy. It doesn't require unwieldy straps to secure it on a regular chair and doesn't slip, thanks to suction cups and the foamy material. It's actually smaller and more portable than the other so-called portable seats (of the fold-up variety). Best of all, its use isn't restricted to dining -- we can use it to give our son a better view at theaters.

I have purchased three of these in the past and am now about to purchase my fourth. I am buying it because it is the best thing on the market for toddlers to preschoolers who aren't quite big enough to reach the kitchen table yet. It is comfortable, sits securely on the chair and is about the right height for kids 18-24 months and up.

That being said, it does have a few flaws. The first is that the sides tend to break and rip causing a big mess (and an ugly booster) over time. It's still functional, but rather unsightly. I'm buying a new one now simply because I can't stand looking at it any more.

The second flaw is that the foam used seems to react with the finish of my wooden kitchen chairs. Over time it has stripped the finish off all the areas that it sits on. For that reason, I would not recommend it for frequent use on fine wooden furniture...

My now 2.5 year old son loves this booster seat, as do I. When he started on soft foods, I first purchased one of the hard plastic variety, for use while travelling or at grandma's house in lieu of a high chair. I disliked it because of the various pieces (came with a tray), and all of the straps were a nuisance. My son also appeared to be uncomfortable in the plastic seat and didn't want to stay put for long. When it was time for him to graduate out of a high chair, I started hunting around for an alternative booster seat. I was leery that the Cooshie booster does not have straps to hold him in, but I think he's so comfortable that he just stays put! That has never been a problem. The Cooshie seat is lightweight, comfortable, easy to clean, easy to move (no straps or clamps), and easy for him to get in and out of on his own. The rubbery-type fabric is not slippery for him, which I have noticed as a problem with other plastic or wood booster seat/chairs. It's just great and I very highly recommend it.

let me start by saying I have twins that are 2.5.
I have never written a review before and I wanted to do so for this item. I was reluctant to purchase a Cooshie due to the cost and purchased the hard plastic ones from Wal-mart instead. The hard plastic ones were leaving small bruises on my girls' backs right along their spine from leaning back into the hard seat. They also will rub the finish off of the seats of your hard wood chairs without putting something under them. Also the hard plastic ones are hard to clean and difficult to remove from the seats to clean under them, because crumbs will get under it and in it and around it. The cooshie is light enough that my girls can carry it around them selves and they love to sit in them to watch TV. I love the ease of being able to move the seats without unstrapping them in case we need the extra adult space. Mine came with carry bags so we can take them with us to a restaurant and not have to use the germ infested seats there.
Cooshie seats are well worth the money. I plan to use ours for several years to come. They are also a breeze to clean!

I have a green one for my 5-yr-old, and she loves it. Soft, easy to take off and put on (no straps), wipes clean (no nooks and crannies). When my 2-year-old is 3 and a little more trustworthy about staying in his seat I'll get him one too. For now he still needs his safety belt.

For all the reasons others have mentioned - not having to fasten it to the chair, it staying securely in place, easy to move around, easy to clean, comfortable - this is a great seat. I bought it for my daughter when she was 2, and she still prefers it to no booster now that she is almost 6. The caveat is that on ours the side (the "lip" on one side) tore off, taking a bit of the seat with it, after her climbing in and sliding out over and over again. As I saw it begin to tear, I tried to duct tape it; this not only didn't help but left a sticky mess. I would prefer that it have the back on it but no sides. We still use it; it is still perfectly functional, but it looks bad. I do like it well enough that despite this I am going to buy a second one for my younger child, since my nearly-6-year-old does not want to give hers up. For what it's worth....

This is a great booster and is effective for it's job--but there are a few things that could make it an even better seat. I can't use this booster in my home because it is made out of a rubber substance that my kids LOVE to pull apart!! My young toddler likes to bite and take chunks out of the booster seat. If you have an aggressive chewer in the house, you may want to think about this--this material is highly attractive to chewers! Also, the seat does not come equipped with straps. I had to switch to another booster with straps due to some safety issues associated with this also.

I love this booster seat! I have purchased both the Fold Up Booster Seat and the Deluxe On-The-Go Booster Seat only to be disappointed with too many straps and zippers. Not to mention, that my two year old daughter didn't trust their stability once they were strapped into the chair. She refused to sit in either of them. I purchased the Cooshie Booster Seat and she loves it. I take it everywhere. It sits securely in place and is comfortable for her to sit in. Not to mention that I don't have to worry about using the nasty boosters available in restaurants. I just clean it up with a damp cloth or antibacterial wipe and off we go.