Diono Monterey XT Fix Expandable High back Booster Car Seat with Expandable Height and Width, Group 2/3 (4 to 12 Years Approx, 15-36 kg), Black

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AD – We have been gifted the diono Monterey XT Fix car seat for the purpose of this blog post – diono Monterey XT Fix Car Seat Review. His shoulders and behind are too broad for him to fit comfortably in most high back boosters, despite being within the height and weight limits. The vehicle seat belt is low across his hips, and the shoulder belt crosses right at his collarbone. Attach the backrest to the seat base by inserting the backrest hook into the backrest opening at the rear of the seat base.

While this makes the Monterey 4DXT less than ideal for 3-across scenarios, if there are only one or two children in the back seat, the extra cup holders may come in handy. This is a fantastic feature and will accommodate children who have wider frames and will also be good for when children wear extra layers in the winter. The lap belt was in a good spot low across her hips, and the shoulder belt crossed her collarbone nicely.Superior safety features, ultimate comfort and multiple awards mean this seat will be loved by parents and children alike. Granted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the BEST BET award is bestowed to car seats and boosters that provide good belt fit for typical ages approximately from 4 to 8 years old in almost any car, minivan, or SUV. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site.

She has no complaints at all about the seat, and we liked that the seat belt fits her beautifully – centred on her shoulder and low on her thighs, touching her hips. They are so well made and the one I have I can carry on my back to take on trips, the plane and more which is pretty cool. The seat bottom is extra long to support growing legs and features thick, AirTek foam and tapered sides for total comfort as they travel.She enjoys having more leg room and being able to use the tray that folds down from the back of her Dad’s car seat too, which is helpful for long journeys, and not something she could use in her previous car seat as there wasn’t enough space for her legs. Install the monterey® 2XT booster securely and in seconds thanks to integrated LATCH connectors and front adjusters, the monterey® 2XT can also be used as a backless booster and packs flat for travel and storage. The IIHS is an independent, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through the education of consumers, policymakers, and safety professionals. At 25% smaller than the average booster, Monterey 5iST FixSafe folds down into a compact and convenient size and features an integrated carry handle and carry straps with designated storage compartment.

I found that if I put the bottom seat portion flat on the ground right side up, then lined up the backrest hooks and connected them to the seat, it was easy to raise the seat back portion and the seat was assembled.

Suitable from 40 - 120 lb Monterey 5iST FixSafe expands in height and width to provide up to 85% more room as they grow up to 63 tall. The Monterey XT requires a vehicle headrest behind it, and the booster needs to be flush against the vehicle seat back. He also fits the Monterey 4DXT quite well and has lots of growing room (plus, look how beautiful the blue cover is!