Is there a latch to keep this booster secure on the seat? Would you reccomend this seat? This exact model is not on the consumer reports for safety.
1679372
It has two latches to secure it to the seat. I love the seat. Would highly recommend it. When we bought it it was on the consumer reports safety list with top scores. Scored higher than the Britax models even. We've had those ones too and like this seat better
1679373
There are Latch hooks on this seat, but they are not for securing the seat in case of accident...they are on fixed length 6'' tethers that are meant only for keeping the seat from flying around the car when the seat is not occupied. The seat is designed to be held securely by the vehicles seat belt restraint system! Yes, I highly recommend this seat, we are completely satisfied with the safety of the seat. You have to be sure to use the shoulder restrain properly and that means fully extending the belt completely out and letting it reel itself back to engage the lock sprocket! Remember to read your vehicles manual for the proper use of your restraint system.
1679374
There are Latch hooks on this seat, but they are not for securing the seat in case of accident...they are on fixed length 6'' tethers that are meant only for keeping the seat from flying around the car when the seat is not occupied. The seat is designed to be held securely by the vehicles seat belt restraint system! Yes, I highly recommend this seat, we are completely satisfied with the safety of the seat. You have to be sure to use the shoulder restrain properly and that means fully extending the belt completely out and letting it reel itself back to engage the lock sprocket! Remember to read your vehicles manual for the proper use of your restraint system. There are Latch hooks on this seat, but they are not for securing the seat in case of accident...they are on fixed length 6'' tethers that are meant only for keeping the seat from flying around the car when the seat is not occupied. The seat is designed to be held securely by the vehicles seat belt restraint system! Yes, I highly recommend this seat, we are completely satisfied with the safety of the seat. You have to be sure to use the shoulder restrain properly and that means fully extending the belt completely out and letting it reel itself back to engage the lock sprocket! Remember to... » Read More There are Latch hooks on this seat, but they are not for securing the seat in case of accident...they are on fixed length 6'' tethers that are meant only for keeping the seat from flying around the car when the seat is not occupied. The seat is designed to be held securely by the vehicles seat belt restraint system! Yes, I highly recommend this seat, we are completely satisfied with the safety of the seat. You have to be sure to use the shoulder restrain properly and that means fully extending the belt completely out and letting it reel itself back to engage the lock sprocket! Remember to read your vehicles manual for the proper use of your restraint system. « Show Less
406625
Yes! In fact, we didn't use the latch system(car didn't have one) just the seat belt and the car seat did excellent in our rollover accident! Our son is now big enough to use this seat just as a booster and the seat belt works well that way as well. This seat has been a great investment for our family.
1190197
There is no latch system. When your child isn't in the seat, you can still use the seat belt to "buckle" the seat in so it doesn't become a projectile if you're in an accident.
99326
When using this seat with the harness, we recommend using either LATCH or the seat belt. Using both methods could actually create safety concerns. If you are using this seat in booster mode, then you can certainly use the LATCH system as an anchor for the seat when the child is not in the seat.
1329621
The padding does not seem very thick on the seat bottom and seat back but my 4 year old finds it very comfortable and falls asleep in it. This is NOT a 3 point harness as it does not have it's own harness. The seat belt in your car is used to secure the child. The latch system simply attaches the booster to your car's seat and keeps it from sliding or shifting out of place.
2072738
No, the back doesn't come off, but supposedly the seat can hold up to 120 pounds, which should avoid the need to purchase a backless booster. It ends up being a booster with a back. I'm not worried about my kids being too big for it (my family is small & lightweight) before they are big enough to use the regular seatbelt.
1991578
I always use it only with seat belt. I think it's more secure if you can use the latches with the metal hooks. Maybe the latches is in use when you don't have seat belt in the center of the middle row of seats.
512724
We don't use the latch, we just use the sit belt. We sit our son, then buckled up using the sit belt.
75040
There's not really a "Latch" - But there's a "Padded" thingy that's slightly Heavy, on the Top - Like a "Seat", & I haven't had any problems w/ it "Lifting Up" by itself - & it gets rather Windy here... The instructions could be better- Make sure you snap in the panels in the correct order, & the way they're supposed to go-! "Unsnapping" is Difficult-!
131137
There is definitely a latch. It is a heavy chair, but not too bad. I like the fact that you don't feel it will fall over. More important to me than the scraping of the floor. I always lift anyway, and don't drag, if possible.
1941470
I got one for my daughter's new baby and has worked out great. You need to call the company and they will send you and insert for the seat that will make if a lot better for the new born and there was no charge. I choose this one because of it's strong safety rating. I is a little larger that some but solid as a rock.
1384987
No you don't. The latches are just a feature to keep the seat on the seat when it is not being used. In other words, if the seat is empty and you slam on your brakes, it won't go flying through your car. They do not tighten down like a normal latch car seat.
417020
It's a federal regulation that all harnessed car seats are equipped for a LATCH and seatbelt install (use one or the other, not both at the same time), so, yes, it has LATCH.
2224219
Yes it is. It is just as functional as a regular high booster seat. But the extra money on it is for the latch system. I would save the money and just buy one that does not have the latch system.
1663421
My son is 3 years old, and he liked this car seat. We had no problem with the latch. It is not to tight. But I am not sure if it is removable or not.
725748
William- I returned this seat but if I remember correctly, it loops "up" & secures around headrest. Try that & see if it works. We couldn't use it, our 3 lb. baby got all twisted even with the harness in use. Good luck!
1223584
Yes but not as safety feature. The latch is to keep the seat in place when not in use..