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The Safe in the Seat
High-Back Booster Car Seat Quiz

Skip the endless research. In less than 3 minutes, the Car Seat Quiz gives you a custom list of expert-picked options matched to your child, car, lifestyle and budget. Always updated with the lowest prices! Perfect to score BIG now!

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🏆 Get Recommendations From the Experts!

Our team of nationally certified child passenger safety experts, with a combined 35+ years of experience, has tested each car seat on our recommended list for child fit, harnessing, installation, length of use, and getting the best bang for your buck. 

The car seats on our list are solely the opinions of Safe in the Seat and were not sponsored to be included. It is our #1 priority to provide you with recommendations based on research and expert evaluation so you can choose with confidence.

🤍 Look out for SITS Favs!

The safest car seat is the one that fits your child and vehicle and is used properly on every ride. That said, our favorites showcase top-tier choices curated to simplify your decision-making process. Look for the green heart to find our top picks!

Wondering why a seat you have your eye on didn't make our favs list? Read more here.

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This resource to find your best car seat is currently for seats sold in the US. If you're shopping for seats in Canada, click here.

🚗 Let's Navigate Together!

Choose your child's car seat stage and answer a series of questions about your budget, child, car, and lifestyle to unlock a personalized list of your best car seat options. It's like having a car seat expert at your fingertips!

🧒🏽 One Kiddo at a Time!

While you may be shopping for more than one car seat, go through this tool with one child in mind. You can work through the tool as many times as you'd like, so simply start over for the next child.

🚫 No Skipping Allowed!

This tool and its order were intentionally designed, and every question matters. With SITS TIPS throughout, we will guide you every step of the way.

🌈 Before You Dive in, Remember, Here at Safe in the Seat:

We follow best practice guidelines – our tool is designed with this in mind.

We know that riding rear-facing is safest for our youngest passengers. A child should never forward-face before age two, and we encourage a goal of age four.

Boosters are for big kids and require maturity to ride safely. For most kids, this means they should not be riding in a booster until they are five or older.

🔎 Seek Specialized Help If:

  • Your child has a medical/physical disability.
  • Your vehicle was manufactured before 2002.

Contact us at [email protected] for further guidance.

🦺 All Car Seats Are Safe

Rest easy knowing all car seats adhere to federally regulated safety standards. The key to keeping your child safe in the seat is using the car seat correctly!

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At the end, you'll be provided with a customized list of our recommended car seats. If your list is a bit shorter than you'd like or even blank, hit the back button and alter some of your answers.

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Your child's size and minimum requirements matter!

Are you shopping for a convertible car seat for your newborn?

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SITS TIP! While all car seats state a weight limit range, it doesn't always mean the car seat will fit your small baby safely. Not to worry—we know which ones will! This is why we typically recommend starting with an infant seat.
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How would you describe your child's build compared to same-age peers?

Your child must be at least 4 years old and over 40 pounds to ride in a high-back booster.

* If your child is under 4 years old and over 65 pounds, contact us for your best options: [email protected]

* If your child is over 4 years old and under 40 lbs, go back and choose Forward-Facing as your car seat stage* If your child is under 4 years old and over 65 pounds, contact us for your best options: [email protected]

How tall is your child?

* If your child is under 38”, go back and choose Forward-Facing as your car seat stage.

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Think about your family now and into the future. 

Do you plan to use your high back booster for travel? How about ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft?

Choose all that apply.

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Just chiming in here for a quick SITS safety message!

You’re in the big kid stage of car seat safety now. Your child’s body was always in the proper position in a harness seat because they didn’t have a choice! In booster mode, it’s your child’s responsibility to keep their body in the proper position! It’s a big deal, and why we recommend maxing out the harness seat before moving to this stage. The vehicle seat belt must be properly positioned to protect your big kid in a crash. 

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To ensure your kiddo is riding as safely as possible in their high back booster: 

✔️Child must sit upright with their bum all the way back.

✔️Guide the shoulder belt through the shoulder belt guide.

✔️Ensure the shoulder belt lies diagonally across the child's chest.

✔️Make sure the lap belt is flat and snug across their thighs.

✔️Double-check that the seat belt is routed properly (most commonly under the armrest)

✔️Watch out to prevent the shoulder belt from getting stuck in the guide.

✔️When the booster isn't in use, secure it to avoid it becoming a projectile, or use the lower anchor connectors if it has them.

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