Booster seat evaluations: NOT RECOMMENDED 2009


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Parents should avoid buying the 11 boosters on this "not recommended" list. These are seats that don't provide good belt fit — the main job boosters are supposed to do.

If you already have one of the seats on the not recommended list, don't throw it away. Any booster seat is better than none at all. But take a look at the belt fit, and if it's not doing a good job, replace it when you can with one that works better.

 

Alpha Omega, model#22469 Alpha Omega Elite, models #22149/#22148 Alpha Omega Luxe Echelon, model #22799

Alpha Omega
Tested model: #22469

Alpha Omega Elite
Tested model: #22149
Results also apply to:
model #22148

Alpha Omega Luxe Echelon
Tested model: #22799

Combi Kobuk, model #8970 Eddie Bauer Deluxe, models #22800/#22862/#22865 Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1, model #22790/#22795

Combi Kobuk
Tested model: #8970

Eddie Bauer Deluxe
Tested model: #22800
Results also apply to:
models #22862/22865

Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1
Tested model: #22790
Results also apply to:
model #22795

Evenflo Express, models #3292198/#329XXX Evenflo Sightseer, models #2692198/#269XXX Harmony Secure Comfort Deluxe backless with clip, model #0304001DRM

Evenflo Express
Tested model: #3292198
Results also apply to:
model #329XXX

Evenflo Sightseer
Tested model: #2692198
Results also apply to:
model #269XXX

Harmony Secure Comfort Deluxe
backless with clip
Tested model: #0304001DRM

Safety 1st All-in-One, model #22178/#22177 Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite, models #22465/#22456/#22195/#22187  

Safety 1st All-in-One
Tested model: #22178
Results also apply to:
model #22177

Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite
Tested model: #22465
Results also apply to:
models #22456/22195/22187

 

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