safest car seat for 4 year old-Pro and cons

Evenflo Chase Booster – Best Car Seat For 4-Year-Olds On Short Distances

The Evenflo Chase car seat is lightweight, compact and easy to install. You can use its built-in harness mode for kids between 22-40 pounds, or move on to the belt-positioning mode for kids between 40-110 pounds. This product is available in five colors.

Similar to our previous product (the Evenflo Maestro), this car seat also features easy-to-use latch system. If you need a seat for multiple vehicles, then go for either Maestro or Chase (Evenflo.) This one also has the 4-point harness technology, allowing kids of all ages to use it.

It is comfortable and features a removable head pillow that adds extra comfort for neck and supports correct posture. Note that you can wash this pillow in a washing machine. Sometimes you might experience an issue with the straps because they tend to entangle if not appropriately managed.

This isn’t a high-end seat, and it does lack some bells and whistles of other, more expensive units. The biggest issue we had with it was the lack of shoulder padding, which comes in handy when your child falls asleep (the head would then lay on the shoulder pads.) But despite the lack of padding, the seat is well contoured and isn’t uncomfortable (it’s just less comfortable in comparison to others.)

If you need an inexpensive but safe seat for your 4-year-old, try this unit. We recommend that you use the Evenflo Chase Booster on short-distance trips and rides. Why? Well, it is because of the lack of cushions and padding can be too discomforting for your child.

Pros

• Cost-effective
• Safe and tested for side impacts
• Compact and lightweight
• Convenient latch system

Cons

• Lacks padding (especially the shoulder padding)
• Not ideal for longer trips

Cosco Finale DX Booster – Best Seat For Families With Multiple Kids

The Cosco Finale booster is inexpensive and lightweight, perfect for parents that need a car-to-car seat for their 4-year-old. It was built for long-term use and is fit for kids that are 30-100 lbs.

This is the perfect seat for growing family because you can fit 3 of these seats in an average-sized car. The fabric is machine-washable, saving you the trouble of hand washing. You can use it in two modes; the 5-point harness system, as well as the belt-positioning seat.

The seat is both inexpensive and comfortable, made of luxurious soft fabric. It is light on the touch and features sufficient padding for short and long-distance trips. It has only one cup holder, meaning that your child will have to choose between snacks or drinks. The good news is that the cup holder is quite large and fits bottles of all sizes.

This seat is very narrow and light, which is why we also recommend it for smaller vehicles. The seat has no recline, but then again, a 4-year-old probably won’t even need this feature. The Cosco Finale DX booster isn’t fancy as some other units on our list, but it does a great job of protecting your child for a minimal price.

You will notice that this seat does feel a bit cheaper than some other high-end units, and you shouldn’t expect the same level of sturdiness or comfort. All in all, if you need an economy seat, this might be the best deal for you.

Pros

• Inexpensive
• Narrow and light
• Easy to install
• Easy-to-use latch system

Cons

• Lacks durability
• Has only one cup holder

Graco Turbobooster – Best Easy-To-Transport Seat For 4-Year-Old

You can obtain the Graco Turbobooster in three colors and use it if your child is between 30 and 100 lbs. It features a unique design, with its cup holder built into the base (rather than in the armchairs.)

The seat back and the base are connected, allowing you to transport the seat easily. You can also remove the seat back should you use it as a backless booster when your child grows older. Its headrest is exceptionally valuable and comfortable, offering excellent protection against side impacts.

It is made of energy absorbing foam that is excellent at mitigating the effect of impacts. If you use it in highback mode, your child will enjoy all the benefits of padded back support. This seat is suitable for both short and long trips, though we would recommend some other more comfortable products for extra long trips.

Its buckle system is sturdy and child-friendly and allows your kid to buckle itself effortlessly. And despite its low price, the Graco Turbobooster is durable and shows little to no signs of wear even after extended and extensive use. The padding isn’t perfect (could use thicker padding,) but it’ll do the trick for this price.

The biggest issue we have with this vehicle is the fact that it doesn’t feature any attachment system. While this feature is excellent for people that need a seat for several vehicles, the seat will move around if no one is sitting in it! You can, of course, remove or store the seat when you don’t need it, but this can be quite inconvenient for some people.

Pros

• Value for money
• Protects against side impacts
• Comfy and secure headrest
• Can be used in backless mode

Cons

• Doesn’t attach to the car’s seats
• More padding wouldn’t hurt