Graco Affix Highback Booster Seat with Latch System, Atomic

Very quality item to purchase

I ordered this car seat for my 6 year old daughter 2 days ago and it arrived today. Shipping was fast. Putting the seat together was easy and quick. Cup holder was underneath the seat. I did use the latch system with install and it was really easy. My daughter says the seat is comfy. I was looking for a high back booster that would fit my tiny car. I have a 2018 mitsubishi mirage hatchback. Very small car. Fits my car perfectly. Drop offs and pick ups at her school will be so much easier now. She can easily take her seat belt off by herself and thanks to the latch system, I don't have to have the seat belt on the seat to prevent it from moving around while driving and unoccupied cause the latch system secures it in place. No more adjusting a harness and getting a tight fit and no more harness straps twisting and no more getting out of my car to unharness her for drop offs.

I bought two of these for my 3-1/2 and 6-year old children. I had previously owned the Graco Highback Turbobooster Seat prior to purchasing these (very similar seat, but w/o the LATCH system). I was so pleased with how it performed for my oldest (he's been in it since age 3-1/2), that I wanted to get 2 new ones so that I no longer need to constantly switch seats from vehicle to vehicle. Pros: 1. easy to assemble, out of the box & car ready within 5 minutes. 2. storage spot on the bottom of the seat for the manual so you never lose the instructions. 3. easy to get in the right spot/angle in your car 4. easy-on and easy-off seat cover so you can easily launder/clean the inevitable spill, stain, or "accident". 5. lightweight, yet sturdy, not bulky or difficult to install/remove 6. easily converts to "big kid" booster with simple high back removal 7. LATCH system keeps seat exactly where I want it so I always know it's in the right place/angle in the car 8. easy front adjustment of the LATCH system means no scraped knuckles or contorting yourself in the backseat to tighten the LATCH anchors! 9. big kids can easily buckle (my oldest has been doing it since age 4), just check for belt tightness and/or twists, establishes good habits at a very early age 10. side impact headrest, makes it safer and has the unintended benefit of giving your child somewhere to rest their head if they fall asleep on long drives 11. the cup-holder and the hideaway storage compartment/tray keep drinks, snacks, games, & small toys secure and handy for the kids Cons: (I don't really think this seat has any cons, but these are some things buyers should be aware of) 1. The AFFIX Highback Booster with LATCH is not as easily portable as the standard Graco Highback Turbobooster seat. If you're going to be frequently switching the seat from one vehicle to another, it will take a just a few moments longer. I feel the extra security of the LATCH system anchoring the seat into the proper place is worth the extra effort and money. 2. will make indentations/impressions in your seat when used long-term. Make sure to use a towel or seat protector under it if you're worried about your car's appearance or resale value long-term. But this is a con for all carseats from all manufacturers and models. 3. not a 5-point harness system, uses your vehicle's seatbelt, and your child must be at least 38 inches tall and weigh at least 30 lbs. 4. belt positioning strap (for when they use it as a backless booster and you need to guide the seatbelt to the right angle at their shoulder) does not have a storage space and comes in the same package as the manual. So if you're buying this for a child who just made it to booster size and is still years away from using it as a backless booster - you have to find a safe storage place for this strap and remember exactly what it was for and where you put it. There is an open area under the bottom of the seat where the cupholder is located upon first opening the box. You could tape it or store it in there, but that's not what the space was designed for. I put mine in a sealed ziploc bag in my car's glove compartment. 5. It is a bit pricey. I think $60 or less for this would be fair. I paid about $70/each for my two seats. EDIT 10/17/14: Now after using this for about 3-4 weeks I can honestly say there is one true CON about this seat. It is going to twist and fold your seatbelts up in the back seat quite a bit. I notice that I am consistently having to adjust the seatbelt for a twist or fold as the kids are being buckled in. Definitely not a deal-breaker and not quite enough to drop it back to 4-stars for me. Maybe I would rate this a true 4.5 stars, now.

Great transition from a car-seat. Big and sturdy but still light. They are comfortable for the kids and seem safe and secure. They look great too.

Robust build quality. Easy to remove and install using the isofix system (Etios Cross). Easy to clean the padding. Padding is a little thin, though my child doesn't complain about it. Cup holder fits small (500 ml) bottles, but not 1 litre ones (bulbous bottomed/ hourglass shaped bottles in particular). Overall satisfied.