Reviews for RECARO Start booster seat

The RECARO Start booster seat really is the Mercedes of child seats and is supremely robustly constructed. The "lock" for the shoulder belt is a great idea and is as user friendly as it can be given that it a bit complicates belt fastening. Safety trumps convenience in this instance, but it's worth it.

I have a child with autism and have gone through so many child seats - I don't want to even think about it. After buying very expensive brands, my child still hated car seats and traveling in the car. After buying the RECARO Start booster seat and trying it out for awhile - my child loved it and we will use it until he grows out of the weight and height specifications. The sound system is perfect. I have zero complaints.

The RECARO Start booster seat is the best car seat for a toddler/older child. I feel my child is more protected than with any other car seat. Thanks for a great product.

As my children grow up I've constantly gone back to the RECARO Start booster seat and am now on my third. One thing I haven't figured out after all this time is how to do the length adjustment on the seat cushion. The instructions say to push the plastic structure to release the metal bar but I've pushed and pushed and have not been able to release the metal bar. Any pointers on this? The speaker on one of the seats is very weak. Otherwise, it's an excellent seat.

Comments from The Staff:

We have contacted the manufacturer and here are a few suggestions:
The easiest way to adjust this seat cushion is to feel for the metal bar that runs across the bottom of the seat. Once the bar is located put your fingers on the plastic portion of the seat behind the bar and lift up. While doing this lifting motion, push the plastic forward over the bar. If the seat does not lock in place, pull on the plastic portion of the seat in front of the metal bar.
The speaker system is not supposed to be loud as it was designed for safety, not entertainment. The lower the volume, the more the child will keep their head in position.

We've had two of these for several years, and they've been absolutely the best!

We have three kids, and I have to say auto safety has come a long way in the last 10 years. This Recaro has stood the test of time as the BEST booster seat I have ever seen. The safety features are obvious: aluminum and steel reinforcements, padding on the inside and outside of the seat, and LATCH. Added to all this, if you adjust it correctly, your child will sit at about the same height as bigger siblings so he can see out the window. That in and of itself is a huge safety advantage because before he would crane, stretch, and contort to try to see out the window. Now he sits on a THRONE! The head and shoulder padding are wide enough to allow plenty of wiggle room and air flow but still protect. Having 3 boys and a big dog, this seat is tough. Everyone climbs over it including the dog. Our son positively LOVES this seat. We also modeled it for several parents at preschool amd they were floored by how awesome it is. The only thing I did in agreement with a couple other parents, was to install a 2nd tether strap around the BASE of the Start to secure the bottom as well as the top. Now the seat is rock solid and tight as a drum. The built in headphones are pretty cool too.

I've had Recaro seats in my street and race cars for years, so when it came time to buy a kid seat I was pretty much sold on the brand. Just like the adult seats, the kid seats are very nicely constructed with a nice heavy frame that should be super-safe in a collition. The side head protection is built just like my race car seat. The seat has proved to be durable and easy to clean. It has a little weight to it, and they're not the least expensive seat, but I can't imagine a safer seat - and that's the whole point.

I am a car enthusiast and have used Recaro racing seats in the past. Recaro seats provide the best back support and comfort, not only for long periods of driving, but for track days as well. The Recaro Start is a premium quality child seat that not only provides excellent side impact support but superior back support. The materials used and build quality is of the finest available. There are also several ways to adjust the seat to the child. I tell my son that's his racing seat!