Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat

by Graco

Product Features

• Head support and padded armrests are height adjustable.Open-loop belt guides easily position vehicle seat belt
• Forward facing only: Ages 3-10, 30-100 lbs, and 38"-57" tall and easily converts into a backless booster seat
• Has EPS energy absorbing foam liner.Deluxe seat pad is removable for machine washing
• 3years old child, 38" tall
• 10 years old, 57"tall

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25 x 17 x 8.8 inches ; 9.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000LP9LD6
• UPC: 047406075522
• Item model number: 8497MOS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,500 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (339 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Moonstone

Amazon.com Product Reviews

For over 50 years, Graco has been designing and manufacturing high quality children's products that live up to their passion and commitment to child welfare and safety.

Graco is one of the world's best known and most trusted juvenile products companies.

In Graco's SafeSeat sytem, the TurboBooster youth booster seat is step three of their child restraint system. For children aged three to 10 years, this forward-facing booster provides the necessary comfort and protection to make car travel safer. With an updated design and new, sporty features the TurboBooster is a superb choice when the child outgrows their toddler seat.

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is the industry standard for impact absorption.

From the top down, expanded polystyrene (EPS) energy absorbing foam lines the head and neck area for greater protection during impact. The one-handed adjustable headrest slides out with a push of a button and a tug of the headrest. The button is located at the top of the booster seat so that it is unreachable by the child. Two seat belt positioners on either side aid in proper positioning. The seat back and headrest are wide and well-padded and provide plenty of room and protection without being confining. The seat back has two reclining positions (vertical and reclined), but it is at the mercy of whether the vehicle's seat can recline.

The seat back can be completely removed to provide a backless booster when the child is old enough. The padded armrests are adjustable, however, they aren't fully articulated, but at least they are height adjustable. The seat is wide and cushy, and shouldn't cause problems during long rides. The retractable cup holders (one on each side of the booster) come in handy for holding snacks and drinks. The entire padding is easy to remove and is machine washable. The manufacturer recommends allowing the padding to hang dry.

If the value of a product is determined by the ratio of price to longevity, then the Graco TurboBooster youth seat is a steal. The manufacturer recommend age range is three to 10 years old, the recommended height range is 38 to 57 inches, and the weight range is from 30 to 100 pounds. --Scott Teal

Product Description

The seat children and their parents can agree on with cool perks like hide-away cup holders to stash road trip must-haves and "big kid" design. The padded seat, two plush side pillows and adjustable armrests persuade passengers to sit back and enjoy the ride. This easy to use booster has a head support that gets taller when your child does, and later the seat even converts to a backless booster. A great pick for even the pickiest little people!

Features:

• EPS, energy absorbing foam liner
• Height adjustable head support grows with your child
• Two plush side pillows for added support and comfort
• Padded arm rests are height adjustable
• Hide-away cupholders for snacks on the go
• Open loop belt guides easily position vehicle seat belt
• Deluxe seat pad is removable for machine washing
• Easily converts to a backless booster seat
• LATCH not required
• Recommended Use: For children 3-10 years old, from 30-100 lbs and 38" to 57" tall
• Dimensions: 16.5"W x 15"D x 26.5"H
• Weight: 8.5 lbs.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

134 of 141 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This does NOT have side pillows, April 19, 2008

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Spiderpath "spiderpath" (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Fairfax (Baby Product)

Overall this is good seat. It is light weight and seems pretty sturdy. However, the turbobooster comes in many models, of which it is difficult to tell the subtle differences. I bought this one because the description says it comes with the Gracopedic luxury foam on the seat and padded side pillows. But contrary to the item description, this does not come with the side pillows.
Babies R Us offers similar models with both the upgraded seat and side pillows--they are called Abbey or Roanoke. This is the only model that comes with the neck pillow.

78 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, February 14, 2007

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G. Stewart "Debussy & Sibelius Freak" (Chesapeake, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Red Line (Baby Product)

This seat is so easy to put together, place in the vehicle and strap a child in to, it is definitely worth every penny. Safety ratings on this seat are great. It is also convenient that, when the child is old enough to move on to a booster without a backrest, the backrest is removable.
Our daughter loves the cupholders for snacks and drinks.
She also loves that she can climb in and out of the seat by herself, which is good for her self-confidence as she grows up.
We use this seat between 2 cars and it is easily removed and replaced with a simple slide of the seat belt. The seat is even color-coded to show where the belt should be placed across the shoulder and the waist.
Definitely a great product.

309 of 342 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Consumer Reports Gave it a 82 the Highest Review!, December 27, 2006

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Jirka "Two Little Chicks" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Fairfax (Baby Product)

I am very happy with this purchase. I am a Britax Mommy and have been since my son was born but just so happened to check Consumer Reports before I purchased his "Big Boy" seat and was glad I did.

They gave this seat the following review: Over all score 82 (the highest of any booster seat) Graco TurboBooster 8493 TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8496 $50, TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8497 $50,TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8498 $50,TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8673 $60,TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8674 $70

This seat is actually several models but this one that I purchased allows for the back of the seat to detach when they are older and no longer need the back. It also comes with a neck pillow. Unfortunately I did not get this in my box and simply called GRACO and they sent one right out to me. Excellent customer service!

My son is not yet 3 years old but exceeds the mandatory weight and height limits to use the seat. He is not a large child but fits perfectly in it. I have posted his photo in the seat so that you can judge for yourself on the sizing.

From one Britax mother to another don't spend the extra money on the name. Britax did not even make the Consumer Reports list. I am pleased and I am also very concerned with my son's safety that is why I always purchased Britax. This time GRACO came out tops!

As far as my son being comfortable he is able to be free in his seat and still be safe. He can reach his toys and he can also nap comfortably. He dies not complain at all now that we have the new seat. I personally made a wise decision. The seat also fits great in my Xterra and both cup holders on the seat can be pulled out with east for snacks and drinks. I am however worried about cleaning them when they get dirty. It looks as if it will be a tedious job.

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