Log InSign Up
BabyGizmo.com Home Gizmo - Mom's Best Friend!
BabyGizmo.com Home Gear Activity Feeding Healthy Bath & Potty Toys & Gifts Nursery & Apparel Books & DVDs Top Stories
News, Reviews & Price Comparisons at BabyGizmo.com Mom Reviews of the Newest Projects
  product search:
 
   · Search by Brand
Top Stories
Baby Gizmo Buying Guide
Sign Up
Home > Baby Gear > Car Seats > Booster Car Seats > Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Moonstone
Editor Review
Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Moonstone
Reviewed by: Baby Gizmo Senior EditorsWrite a Review:
Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Moonstone (8497MOS)Title: A Safe & Comfortable Booster Seat

Best: Comfortable, easy to adjust for growing children, and exceeds national safety ratings.

Worst: The recline feature isn't that practical, and the booster can be awkward to carry if switching between cars.

Full Review: see below

  Lowest Price:  $49.46   (from 4 sellers)Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Moonstone Prices
Full Review: The Graco High Back Turbo Booster Seat is designed with your child's safety and comfort in mind. It is constructed with an EPS energy absorbing foam liner for maximum safety. In crash tests this booster seat preformed at a level that is roughly twice that of national standards. The headrest and padded armrests are easily adjustable to insure proper fit. The open-loop belt guide makes using it a breeze. Simple assembly and instillation will reduce the risk of injury due to improper use.

Parents may like this booster seat for the safety rating, but the safest seat in the world is only good if your child will sit in it. Preschoolers love this booster seat because it is so comfortable. Some models come with triple the amount of EPS foam for added comfort and safety. The deep side-wings on the headrest aid in protecting and comforting sleepy heads. The armrests are padded and height adjustable, but they don't swing up. This can make it difficult for preschoolers to climb in and out in a cramped back seat. Additionally, there are two hidden cup holders that swing out when needed. The cup holders are big enough for most cups, but are a little shallow. Full water bottles tend to tip out easily. One small issue relating to comfort is the recline feature. It sounds nice, but it is not really practical unless you are using it with a reclining seat. To be properly installed the back of the booster seat must be completely against the vehicle's seat.

In addition to comfort this booster comes in many fabrics (some reversible) for both boys and girls. Little ones are sure to find something they like. The upholstery is machine washable, but hang dry. The type of upholstery you choose will have an impact on the price. Most High Back Turbo Boosters are reasonably priced at around $50, but some special edition fabrics can cost as much as $120. Some models come with a neck pillow for an additional $10. Not all stores sell all fabrics so shop around if you don't initially find one you like. Or buy directly from the Graco website. Also, be mindful of the climate in your area. Our booster seat gets pretty hot in the summer sun.

The Turbo Booster Seat easily converts from a high back to a small booster seat for older children. This gives them the proper seat belt positioning they need without feeling like they are sitting in a babyish car seat. However, this feature makes it awkward to carry if you frequently move it between several vehicles. The back detaches making it necessary to use both hands to carry it. Graco recommends that the high back be used with children ages 3-10 years old that are between 38 and 57 inches tall, and weigh 30-100 pounds. Without the back it can be use by kids who are 4-10 years old who are between 40 and 57 inches tall, and weigh 40-100 pounds. This booster seat will work for your child until they are tall enough to be properly positioned in an adult size seat belt.

Copyright © BabyGizmo.com. All Rights Reserved.


Top Baby Products Brands - BabyGizmo.com
 Car Seats
  Britax Car Seats
  Graco Car Seats
  Evenflo Car Seats
  Peg Perego Car Seats
  Chicco Car Seats
  Combi Car Seats
  Baby Trend Car Seats
  Safety First Car Seats
  Compass Car Seats
  Eddie Bauer Car Seats



 Strollers
  Bugaboo Stroller
  Graco Stroller
  Peg Perego Stroller
  Maclaren Stroller
  Combi Stroller
  Bertini Stroller
  Britax Stroller
  Bumbleride Stroller
  Chicco Stroller
  Rockstar Baby Stroller
  Stokke Stroller
  Valco Baby Stroller

 Diaper Bags
  Caden Lane Diaper Bag
  Combi Diaper Bag
  Diaper Dude Diaper Bag
  Fleurville Diaper Bag
  JJ Cole Diaper Bag
  OiOi Diaper Bag
  Posh by Tori Diaper Bag
  Reese Li Diaper Bag
  Skip Hop Diaper Bag
  Storksak Diaper Bag
  Timi and Leslie Diaper Bag
  Graco Diaper Bag
  Baby Bjorn Diaper Bag
 High Chairs
  Chicco High Chair
  Graco High Chair
  Peg Perego High Chair
  Combi High Chair
  Baby Trend High Chair
  Evenflo High Chair
  Fisher Price High Chair

 Baby Toys and Gifts
  Baby Einstein Toys
  Chicco Baby Toys
  Fisher Price Baby Toys
  Kids II Baby Toys
  Lamaze Baby Toys
  LeapFrog Baby Toys
  Little Tikes Baby Toys
  Manhattan Baby Toys
 Nursery Baby Furniture
  Angel Line
  Blue Moon
  Corsican
  Da Vinci
  Simplicity
  Stokke
  Storkcraft
  Unisar
BabyGizmo.com offers news, reviews and price comparison of the best baby gear, baby products, baby accessories, baby gifts and baby bedding, safety products and nursery furniture available anywhere - in stores and online. Learn about the product specifications direct from the leading manufacturers like Britax, Peg Perego, Graco, Evenflo, Fisher Price, Bugaboo, Stokke, Angel Line, Chicco, Combi, Maclaren, Lamaze, Skip Hop, Bumbleride, Infantino, Munchkin, Baby Einstein and more.

BabyGizmo.com also information about the lowest price online from all the major online retailers including Amazon.com, BabyUniverse, BabyAge, Babies R Us, Baby Depot, Buy.com, Buy Buy Baby, Caden Lane Baby, DreamtimeBaby.com, Galt Toys, eToys, EliteCarSeats.com, HappyMothers.com, JoggingStroller.com, Kmart, Leaps and Bounds, One Step Ahead, Posh Tots, Red Envelope, Rosenberry Rooms, Albee Baby, Sears, Strollers.com, Target, Toys R Us, Tutti Bella and WalMart.

Product categories covered on BabyGizmo.com include crib bedding, child car seats, strollers, baby nursery, baby toys, baby safety products and baby gifts.

Looking for the perfect new baby gift or baby shower gift? BabyGizmo.com makes shopping for gifts easy by offering the latest information about the newest baby gifts, shower gifts, gifts for children and toys, even personalized baby gifts. Some of our baby gifts include CDs, DVDs, books, dolls and more by top brands like Baby Einstein, Robeez, Petunia PickleBottom, LEGO and Little Tikes.

Now available: The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide From Pacifiers to Potties ... Why, When, and What to Buy for Pregnancy Through Preschool - Authors Heather Maclean and Hollie Schultz