Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Wander

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Mom Mag in Child Safety

Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Wander
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Customer Reviews (196)

List Price:	$59.99
Brand:	Graco
Model:	1751952

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Product Description

Graco TurboBooster SafeSeat Step 3 With cool, sporty features, any child is sure to feel great riding around in the TurboBooster. You'll be jealous of your big boy or girl when you see what they're riding in. Why you and your child will love this item: The third and final step in Graco's SafeSeat line, this sleek seat has an easy-to-adjust headrest features EPS energy absorbing foam, and the belt positioners, intuitive and easy to use, aid in proper seat belt positioning.

Product Details

Fits your "big kid" 3-10 years old, from 30-100 pounds and 38" to 57" tall
Easily converts to backless booster for years of use
Height adjustable head support grows with your child
Padded, height adjustable armrests are extra comfortable
Open loop belt guides easily position your vehicle's seatbelt

Customer Reviews

Consumer Reports Gave it a 82 the Highest Review!

Review Date: December 28, 2006

Reviewer: Jirka,

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.

Perfect!

Review Date: February 15, 2007

Reviewer: G. Stewart, Chesapeake, VA USA

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.

Great Booster!

Review Date: June 26, 2007

Reviewer: T. Weber, PA, USA

We are thrilled with this product. We had to buy three for our triplets and were just so happy with the price and very satisfied with the quality as well. The kids can buckle themselves in and those days of struggling with the harness for the car seat are over! Thank Goodness! No more twisted up belts, etc. These are great, washable covers, etc. They were simple to put together, minimal assembly and they are so easy to put in and out of the car. I definitely recommend them to any parent looking for a good deal with great value of product. You can't go wrong with this one.

Considered the safest on the market

Review Date: February 8, 2007

Reviewer: PawPaw,

This seat is easy to secure in the car, has a high back for additional support, two arm rest for comfort and two cup holders for convience. Test show this to be one of the top seats manufactured. I give it a thumbs up.

mom of two

Review Date: June 11, 2007

Reviewer: SW, Maine

Have been using this booster with my 3-year old for about a month as his younger sister needed his previous convertible (also a Graco); love the booster. Easy to use, my son can climb in and out of the seat very easily. Added bonus - the cup holders are in perfect position for him (location in previous seat was awkward and the cups always ended up on the floor, rolling under the front seat). At his age on longer car trips during which he naps, I do miss the 5-point harness that kept him in a better position (he doesn't much care for the head pillow that came with the booster), but, once seated, if you pull the shoulder strap all the way out so that it retracts and "locks" it helps give him some additional support (and keeps him from wiggling side to side). We are very pleased with this seat overall, have already been asked about it by many of our friends, and highly recommend it.