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Diono Connect3 R High-Back Booster
Looking for a safe and stylish high-back booster for your child? Our in-depth review of the Diono Connect3 R High-Back Booster covers everything you need to know about its safety features, installation process, comfort, and design to help you decide if it's the right fit for your family. Read on for expert insights and real-world testing!
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Diono Connect3 R High-Back Booster
Looking for a safe and stylish high-back booster for your child? Our in-depth review of the Diono Connect3 R High-Back Booster covers everything you need to know about its safety features, installation process, comfort, and design to help you decide if it's the right fit for your family. Read on for expert insights and real-world testing!
Our recommendation: From 5 years until it's outgrown (average 10-12 years of age)
A 2-in-1 booster that has a high back and a backless mode
From 5+, but the child must be mature enough to sit properly at all times
Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
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Narrow
This booster is only 16.5" wide in high-back mode and 16" wide in the backless mode. It should work well in some three across situations.
Fun Colors
Diono is known for making seats in fun colors instead of only having the usual gray and black color schemes. This new booster is no exception!
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Easier Buckle Access
Diono has designed the Connect3 R booster with easy access to the seat belt buckle in mind. Even with two of these boosters side by side, it's still easy to access the buckles due to the way the belt path is designed.
Seat is good for you if
You need to fit three across
If you need to fit 3 across and at least one of your kids is in a booster, this is a good option to try before going to a backless booster or the Ride Safer Travel Vest. It's narrow enough that it may work for you!
You have non-removable headrests.
If you have a vehicle with non-removable forward-tilting headrests, your high back booster options are limited. But this booster, and any of the other Diono boosters, will work with those kinds of headrests.
Use caution if
This version does not have lower anchors.
Not having lower anchors does not affect the safety of this product. The important thing to note is that children should be taught to buckle in their seat when they are being dropped off to school or other activities. This keeps the booster from becoming a projectile in the event of a crash.
Quirks to be aware of
Child Fit Information
We had an almost 10 year old with us. She was 57 pounds and 53." This booster gave her a great seat belt fit. She found the shoulder belt guide easy-to-use and she thought the booster was comfortable.
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Installation Information
Videos
Airplane Use
Like all boosters, the Diono Connect3 R does NOT have aircraft approval.
For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.
Check out our full list of car seats for Airplane Travel here: FAA Approved Car Seats.
Check out our full list of Canadian car seats for Airplane Travel here: Aircraft-Approved Car Seats.
SITS Bottom Line
The Diono Connect3 R high-back booster comes in a variety of fun colors, breaking away from the typical gray and black options. It's a good choice for families needing three across or dealing with non-removable, forward-tilting headrests. Although it lacks lower anchors, teaching kids to buckle it in helps prevent it from becoming a projectile.
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Specifications
Diono
Product Information
Weight: 10.8 lbs
Width: 16.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Height: 63"
Weight: 40-120lbs
Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest
Highest Belt Guide Settings
20.5"
High Back Booster Limits
Height: 38-63"
Weight: 40-120lbs
Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest
Other Important Details
Expiration Limit
8 Years
Crash Replacement Policy
replace after a moderate or severe crash
Vehicle Seat Protectors
This brand allows Diono mats:
Diono Grip It Car Seat Protector