The First Years Compass Folding Booster Car Seat

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Product Features

• Received FIVE STAR EASE OF USE government rating from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
• Multi Position adjustable "No Gap" back
• Patented easy one hand fold with built in hand
• Large headrest lined with EPS foam
• Side impact tested to international standards

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 18.8 x 23 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000JDM0VA
• Item model number: CB505TRB
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,835 in Baby (See Bestsellers in Baby)

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• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: True Blue

From the Manufacturer

The First Years Family of Highest Rated Compass Booster Car Seats-Easy for You, Safer for Your Baby. Our boosters will deliver many miles of happy driving and one of the most comfortable rides ever. The full line of The First Years Compass Belt Positioning Boosters has been awarded the highest ease of use rating, FIVE STARS, from the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA). The Compass Boosters will keep your little one happy whether you are taking a quick trip to the store or driving across the country. Each Compass Booster is easy to use and has features that we developed with you and your child in mind. A comfortable seat keeps you child in the seat longer and our features are easy for you to use and they make your ride more enjoyable. Using our boosters has never been easier. Our rotating armrests empower your child to easily climb into their seat. And once your child is up and in the seat, the rotating armrests make it easier for you to secure your child with your vehicles safety belts in the correct position. Once you have buckled your child in, simply rotate the arm rests down and you are ready to go. All of our boosters featured a NO GAP back wondering what that means? As your child grows, the back of our booster does too. At their lowest weight and height your child is fully surrounded with our NO GAP back. As they start to grow, simply use the side height adjustments and raise the back and your child is still fully supported. You never have a problem storing or transporting your Compass booster with our patented Easy One Hand Fold and built in handle. The Compass Boosters all feature two retractable cup holders. No more reaching behind trying to hand a cup over while trying to keep your eyes on the road. And our cup holders are oriented in such a way that when your booster is properly installed they hold your child’s cup or snack upright and secure. For use with children 30-100 pounds (about 3-10 yrs. Old).

Product Description

Compass Folding, Adjustable Booster The Compass Folding, Adjustable Booster is a much improved booster seat. It is adjustable, folding and still provides comfort. Some of the new features on this booster compared to other Compass includes a larger headrest and exclusive state of the art side impact protection. With new features and styles, the B505 booster car seat from Compass is going to be a hit across the States. Side impact protection is essential to car seats, as many accidents occur from the side. The larger seating area combined with an EPS lined headrest brings both comfort and safety to the forefront. The Compass Folding, Adjustable Booster has a simple folding action to help make it one of the top booster car seats around.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says no!, October 1, 2008

By	D. Chappell (martinez, ga United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety published a report recently, in which the Compass B505 and Compass B510 booster seats are NOT recommended. I have the Gold Dust B505. I was researching other seats, because after installing the Compass B505 in my van, it just never seemed to fit properly, as far as the belt placement. While researching other brands, I stumbled across a recent report that lists the two Compass models as ones to avoid. Just Google "The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety booster seat report" to read the article for yourself. While the seats are nice and cushioned and look nice, I won't risk my child's safety.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor seatbelt fit according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, October 3, 2008

By	NW Academic "NW Academic" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews

We bought a Compass B505 based on positive reviews and the fact that it folds for travel. When we started using it in my husband's car, the straps never seemed to fit as well as the Evenflo booster that we purchased for my car. Then I saw a report that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety sponsored a study conducted by the University of Michigan that found several boosters, including Compass B505, had poor seat belt positioning and this could cause injury in a crash.
I called Learning Curve customer support and asked about it and was read a statement that said that Compass boosters have a 5-star crash test rating. When I asked where I could see such crash test ratings, I was told that there were no such results available to the public. Infact, NHTSA has never crash tested the B505 (it has tested the B510). So the statement was misleading. I'll be buying another booster!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for tall boy for last 3 years, March 28, 2008

By	R. Barton "Brit in TX" (Katy, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We've owned the Compass booster car seat for 3+ years now, and it's still looking great despite daily use and abuse. I researched the safest carseats when changing my eldest son from a 5 point harness up to a booster. This Compass had the best safety rating. The seat fabric is easy to remove and wash. It has adjusted easily as my son has grown - he's now 53" tall (4'5") and 65lbs and its still good for him. We've done a a few long car trips (up to 1000 miles) and he's never complained about his seat. From practical point of view, the side cup holders slide back into the seat if you are tight on space, and the arm rests lift up for ease of entry. It folds in half neatly and is easy to transfer from car to car, and it's travelled safely as checked luggage on flights too. I will be buying another one once my 2nd child moves up from his Britax Marathon.

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