10th Feb 2009
Combi Kobuk Booster Car Seat in Grey
Customer Review: This seat is acceptable, but Compass is better
I bought this seat a year ago along with a Compass Deluxe for our two cars.
Pros:
- lower price than Compass
- stylish lines
- removable back makes it easier for traveling (assuming your child is tall enough to use the backless mode)
Cons:
- after one year, the seams on the seat are starting to come apart
- cup holder sticks out at an awkward angle and is not easily removable
Overall, I would recommend the Compass over this one if it’s your only booster seat. But if you need a second, cheaper one, this one is OK.
Customer Review: Happy With this Seat
We had tried a different booster seat (something decent from Target), which my son did not like and refused to sit in. He is pretyy picky, but he really likes this one.
Pro’s:The most important consideration for me when buying was that the seat be rated for side impact (this one is). It is also comfortable and well padded, (we have a recaro for the other car, which is great, but has little seat padding and hurts his butt). The design is cool, which helps getting a toddler to actually sit in it. It is very adjustable (height wise) and well ventilated (we live in Texas so that is pretty important). It is very lightweight if you need to transport it.
Con’s: since it tilts back, it does not lock, so you cannot carry it one-handed from the back like many other seats. Also, my son is not too wide, and if he wiggles the belt can slip off his shoulder. We generally pull the seatbelt out (slowly) to get it to lock, then let it slide back, so that he is not able to pull on it, and we rarely have any trouble with the belt sliding off his shoulder - that would be a very important consideration, since it means that the seat is working or not! This is also the reason I gave it 4 stars. (We pull the seatbelt out on both booster seats, since reading about the locking mechanism failing - a car related thing - and kids dying because the belt did not lock! Good to know) Buy Car Seat Combi Now!