Reviews for Sunshine Kids Monterey 2009 booster seat
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Sturdy and Comfy; Better than B.....
Reviewer: Anonymous , Centreville, VA
Date: April 26, 2009
I have been a big Britax fan for its comfort and safety, and have Britax Monarch in my car for my 5-year-old. I was going to get the same seat for daddy's car, but the store did not carry one. I ended up "compromising" with this product. To my surprise, however, this product is as sturdy as Britax, yet costs less and offers more (flexible shoulder width, LATCH, etc.) Unlike other products, this booster fits up to 120 lbs and 63". I am 5'2" and 118 lbs; decided to try it for myself. It was very soft and comfortable. I was convinced my daughter will love riding in this seat even for the long trips. I wish I knew about this product earlier.
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Love it!!
Reviewer: mandy , ohio
Date: March 24, 2009
LOVE THIS SEAT!!! My 7 yr old just moved for her Radian 80 into this and I love it!! Wish I still could keep her harnessed but :( She's old enough now!...
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Excellent booster sit
Reviewer: Al Fernandez , Miami, Fl
Date: March 10, 2009
We searched far and wide for an additional booster , after finding out the Britax Monarch had been retired. We own 1 Britax Monarch and 2 Britax Boulevard. I have to say the Monterey is a better fit for my 6 year old daughter her shoulders fit inside the shoulder wings as opposed to on the wings in the Britax. The quality of the plastic seems a notch better and the hip protection better as well. I wont forget to mention there is much more padding everywhere on the Monterey than in the Britax, plus the adjustable side bolsters. Don't get me wrong the Britax Monarch won the very tough German test in 2006 with a "very good" rating the only one not even Recaro came close. The next one up was the MaxiCosi Rodi XR. Overall very comfortable with my choice.
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I LOVE IT! DAUGHTER LOVES IT!!
Reviewer: Maura , Boulder, CO
Date: February 25, 2009
Our not yet 4 yr. old daughter was outgrowing her Britax (41"tall and about 39 lbs) and I was torn between a new "convertible" or booster. I was worried about just using the seat belt (no harness), but our daughter is tall enough that it fits perfectly. With the ability to "lock" the seatbelt, I feel this is a very safe option. We love the side impact headrest and my daughter can still fall asleep in this booster, without "bobbing for apples". We also traveled by air with this seat, and it is a bit heavy and bulky, but breaks down nicely and is easy to install in most vehicles. Love that it has the latch feature too. Fabric is super soft and easy to clean. Aweseome seat!
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Wondeful booster seat
Reviewer: Elizabeth , Hyde Park, VT
Date: February 09, 2009
We purchased this, after extensive research, for our soon to be five year old daughter who was outgrowing her Britax Marathon. We chose this primarily because we valued the fact that we can secure it in the car using the LATCH system, preventing it from toppling about in the back seat. We also thought that its adjustability was a nice feature. We've found it to be sturdy, comfortable, and easy to install. Our daughter thinks it's beautiful--even though we purchased the boring but practical grey version. She is very comfortable in it and loves having her own cup holders. As is typical, our experience with EliteCarSeats was topnotch. Our questions were promptly and helpfully answered and the seat shipped within two hours of our order placement. We would certainly recommend this booster seat to anyone interested in a high-quality, safe seat.
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Positions Properly
Reviewer: Anonymous , Tampa, FL
Date: November 15, 2008
I shopped for a new booster after reading a recent article declaring several boosters, including our Compass, unsafe. The reason: the boosters didn't position the safety belt properly. From what I've read, the lap belt should stretch across the upper thigh area of the child, and the shoulder belt should be positioned across the shoulder, not touching the neck. The Monterey positions both straps perfectly. And almost as important, my child loves it!
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Works well
Reviewer: Mike Rhett , Columbus,Ohio
Date: October 31, 2008
my soon to be 4 year old who is 48" tall and 60 lbs fits well and likes it. he was about to outgrow his other seats. We have bought 3 of these seats for placement in our cars and grandma's. My son had ajusted to the new seats very well. we like them for the ease of use for us.
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A Great Buy!!
Reviewer: Gigi , Charlotte, NC
Date: October 18, 2008
Do it for yourself and for the kids! I feel so much better after buying two of these seats for my grandboys. Knowing that they were outgrowing their carseats, I was worried about them going into booster seats. Finding this seat was a great relief. They love the cup holders and how big the seat is and I love the head wings to protect their little head and neck. I love the overall look of the seat too! I feel that they will be safer in this seat.
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The Right Choice
Reviewer: Laurie , Denver, CO
Date: June 08, 2008
My 6 yr old son and I were recently in an accident and I had to replace our Britax Parkway. Sadly, I discovered the Parkway has been retired by Britax. I searched high and low for a quality booster for weeks and found that no stores actually stock the higher end boosters. I was shocked and dismayed. How are you supposed to check the fit of your child and car if you can't get your hands on the real thing? Being 7 mths pregnant, I was very anxious about finding the right booster seat that fit my son and our car correctly. I found the Britax Monarch and the Monterey so comparable that my husband ordered both so we could check the fit with an inspection station. (Elite offers return shipping insurance so returning the unchosen seat was a breeze.) Both seats were easy to install, but the Monterey's base was a much better fit for our car. I felt very good about the ease with which I was able to install it and love that I don't have to seat belt the Monterey into the car when my son is not with me. The side impact protection the Monterey offers puts my mind at ease. It offers not only the EPS foam from the head rest to the hips, but is reinforced with aluminum. This seat is solidly made!! My son loves the new seat and can buckle himself in by himself almost every time. The adjustments that the Monterey offer will allow my son to be better protected for a long time. And you can't put a price on that!! Not to put the Monarch down, but it was too narrow in the shoulder/torso area and the arm rests were so close to the seat that I had as hard a time threading the seat belt through them as my son. The bottom line is that the Monterey was the right choice for us. And I cannot thank Elite enough for making this purchase as quick and simple as it was. Customer Service was friendly, knowledgeable and courteous!! You don't find that often!!
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