Customer Reviews

Sunshine Kids Monterey Booster Car Seat - Monterey Pink

5 star:		(32)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Several years ago we purchased a Britax Parkway seat for our oldest daughter and we love it. It is very attractive and really holds our daughter well with no head bobbing on long rides.

A few months ago it was time to purchase a bigger car seat for our younger daughter and we were VERY disappointed with the new Britax Parkway. It seems much more cheaply made then our old Parkway and it is downright ugly. This sent us on a search for a new car seat. We wound up purchasing this seat from Monterey. As much as we love the old Parkway, this Monterey is even better. It holds our daughter better and is more adjustable. While the floral patter on the old Parkway is hard to beat, the pink Monterey seat is attractive and our daughter likes it. While the Monterey seat could be used without the LATCH system as we currently use our old Parkway, we like the fact that it has the LATCH system so it secures better.

Lastly, I read some reviews that complained about how hard the seat is to remove when using the LATCH system. I really don't understand this. Either the reviewers are referring to an older seat that is designed differently, or they missed the fact that there is a LATCH release lever under the front bottom portion of the seat that makes it easy to remove the LATCH clips once the tension is released.

Anyhow, this is a fantastic seat and worth the price both for its quality, its appearance, and most importantly for the way it holds and protects.

The Monterey Booster seat is great. The side impact support for the body and head provide excellent safety. Some of the wings on seats intruded into my child's face to such an extent that he refused to sit in the seat. Not true with this seat. The seat is comfortable. The seatbelt guides are one of the tallest made for full back boosters, allowing for longer use. The cup holders are positioned nicely and support cups well. The adjustable width has not be used yet, but will no doubt come in handy as my son gets bigger. The seat is attractive. The best part is that it latches into your car. What a difference this makes. The seat stays put when your child isn't sitting in it preventing it from becoming a projectile during a sudden stop or crash. As you child moves around while sitting in the seat, it will stay secure and in place. The only thing I don't love is that arm rests are just a little low for really easy access for the seatbelt (but putting on the seat belt is not tough) and a little short for the best comfort. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this seat or my purchase.

First, let me admit that I'm obsessed with car seats. Starting with the amazing over the shoulder Fisher Price Stay in View I bought 6 years ago for my oldest son I got hooked. Every few months you'll find me trolling the best car seat sites checking out what's new. This seat is amazing, by far the best of the boosters we own. It's incredibly well built, sturdy, and safe. It fits my 44lb 5 1/2 year old perfectly and wraps around his head and torso. And it will also fit him well 5 years from now with all the adjustments. He loves the cup holders and the comfort of the fabric (not to mention the red accents, he was very clear that it had to be red). It's easy to install with latch and rock solid. In fact, it's even easier to install than the Jane Indy Plus with isofix bars. I can't say enough about this seat and it was almost half the price of the last booster I bought. Great going Sunshine Kids - you have a winner with this one.

I bought 2 of these for my skinny daughters, originally ages 3 and 5. After using them for about a year, I have the following comments:

(1) VERY comfortable. I love the fact that when they fall asleep, their heads are resting comfortably against one of the wings and they're not falling forward/out of the seat.

(2) LATCH system provides added security. The only problem is that, as one reviewer commented, they're a royal pain to remove. One trick that helps is to push the latch deeper in and then turn either clockwise or counterclockwise. I've gotten better at it, but its still not a breeze. I have to dock it 1 star for that.

(3) Great Value. Can't get the side-impact protection and LATCH combo without otherwise paying over $200, at least that I can currently find. Fabric is durable and washes out easily. Add in the cupholders and adjustible headrest etc...Am very happy.

I studied safety issues obsessively before purchasing this car seat. Plus, since we're now on seat #6 (various kids), convenience and comfort have become more important issues for us. I have to say this seat was a breeze to install in our car, though we had to take of the headrest to get it to sit properly (Mazda5). My 6yo daughter likes it and says it's more comfortable than her other seat (Graco Turbo-something), and I can tell it fits her well. I like that the belt easily threads thru a shoulder clasp to keep it at the right level, and she can buckle herself without a problem. Compared to the Britax we got for the other seat, the Monterrey was FAR, FAR, FAR easier to install, and was about 2/3 of the price, but is a little less-well padded (though much better than the Graco-Turbo-something we also have). I like both the Britax and the Monterrey and would purchase a Monterrey again without hesitation.

This seat is very soft and comfortable for my 5 year old. He likes the fact that he can lean against the sides of the head rest to sleep. He actually chose this seat himself after I narrowed it down to a few. The seat seems very sturdy and well made. I also like the "grippy" rubber bottom. Even if you don't use the latch (which I love) it doesn't slide around. It's a great seat and I highly recommend it.

Very nice and comfy. It's a great seat and design. Only thing I don't like is the top of the seat. It is a bit narrow for my 5yr old daughter. When she watches DVD's in the car with her head set on, she can't move her head much and is irritating to her. It would be great if you could adjust it like the rest of the seat.

I purchased the Sunshine Booster Seat in Pink for my 4 year old daughter. The fit is wonderful and easily installed in my Toyota Camry. I have to buckle the seat belt because she can not reach, but it lets me do one thing in the days of "I will do it myself." The seat belt guide works beautifully and keeps it centered across her shoulder and chest. It does not rub her neck. She likes the head rest for sleep and has not complained that she can not see.

Great seat and is made with metal supports not just plastic like most others. Head support is great for my son who falls asleep in the car. Easy to install and remove.

I chose this booster because I really wanted seats with LATCH. I don't know if it is any safer when the kids are buckled in, but it is definitely safer when the seats are empty. The LATCH is a little tricky, but I don't plan on moving them around much and I love everything else about these seats. Here are quotes from my kids: "I love them!", "Easy to buckle", "I like the cup holders"