Booster evaluations for 2011

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The seats listed below aren't Best Bets, Good Bets, or on the list of boosters the Institute doesn't recommend.

These seats can provide good protection for some kids in some vehicles, but not in as many cases as top-rated boosters. If you are using one of these seats, make sure that the lap and shoulder belts fit properly. The lap belt should fit flat across a child's upper thighs, not the soft abdomen. The shoulder belt should cross snugly over the middle of a child's shoulder.

INSTRUCTIONS for checking the fit of a booster for your child in your vehicle

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  Britax Parkway SG Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Good bet Tested model: #E9LA869

  Check fit

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  Britax Parkway SGL Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #E9LD22Q

  Check fit

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  Chicco KeyFit Strada Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #00071999430070

  Check fit

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  Clek Olli Available in backless only Tested model: #OLM1U Results also apply to: #OL11U1

  Check fit

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  Clek Oobr Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #OBM1U Results also apply to: #OB11U1

  Check fit

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  Clek Ozzi Available in backless only Tested model: #OZM1U Results also apply to: #OZ11U1

  Check fit

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  Cosco Ambassador Available in backless only Tested model: #22293

  Check fit

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  Cosco Highback Booster Available in highback only Tested model: #22253 Results also apply to: #BC038

  Check fit

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  Cosco Pronto Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #22491 Results also apply to: #BC033/BC032

  Check fit

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  Diono/Sunshine Kids Monterey Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #15000

  Check fit

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  Diono/Sunshine Kids Santa Fe Available in backless only Tested model: #15500

  Check fit

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  Eddie Bauer Auto Booster Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #22888 Results also apply to: #BC042

  Check fit

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  Evenflo Big Kid LX Rating applies to backless mode and highback mode Tested model: #3091969A

  Check fit

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  Evenflo Big Kid No Back Booster Available in backless only Tested model: #2794198

  Check fit

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  Evenflo Big Kid Sport Rating applies to highback mode only Backless mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #31911148A

  Check fit

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  Ferrari Dreamway SP Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #744138

  Check fit

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  Ferrari Ola Available in backless only Tested model: #254138 The Ferrari Ola is rated as a Check Fit with the current instruction manual. Some earlier booster models were shipped without the correct manual. Check the company website (efigil.com) to make sure you have the updated manual.

  Check fit

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  Graco Argos 70 Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #1801003

  Check fit

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  Graco Nautilus (Gavit) Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #1759245

  Check fit

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  Graco Nautilus (Matrix) Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #8J00MTX

  Check fit

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  Graco Nautilus Elite Rating applies to backless mode and highback mode Tested model: #1754692

  Check fit

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  Graco Smart Seat Available in highback only Tested model: #1770991

  Check fit

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  Maxi-Cosi Rodi Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Good bet Tested model: #22575

  Check fit

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  Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #22223-CIP

  Check fit

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  Safety 1st Boost Air Protect Rating applies to backless mode only Highback mode rating: Best bet Tested model: #BC027

  Check fit

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  Safety 1st Go Hybrid Available in backless only Tested model: #F101861

  Check fit

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  Safety 1st Summit Available in highback only Tested model: #22566

  Check fit

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  Safety 1st Vantage Available in highback only Tested model: #22564 Results also apply to: #BC043 Dorel Juvenile Group has issued a safety recall on this convertible model built from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009 involving the harness locking and release button. Registered owners will receive a free remedy kit; all others should email DJG at harnessadjustment@djgusa.com or call 1-866-623-3139.

  Check fit

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  Safety 1st Ventura Available in highback only Tested model: #22248

  Check fit

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  The First Years Compass B505 Available in highback only Tested model: #B505-PLT

  Check fit

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  The First Years Compass B530 Available in highback only Tested model: #B530-AMB

  Check fit

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  The First Years Compass B540 Available in highback only Tested model: #B540-CBY

  Check fit

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  Volvo Booster Rating applies to backless mode and highback mode Tested model: #8639632/8639635

  Check fit