Are your kids accustomed to riding their car seats? Well, the Republic Act No. 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act may be deferred for now, but it would still be best to start getting your kids used to it. This way, they’ll be ready or at least have warmed up to it when the law takes effect.
What you can in this article:
- Pointers when looking for booster car seats
- 5 best booster car seats in the Philippines
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If you have an older child, that means riding a booster car seat. Starting around 4 years old, kids typically outgrow baby car seats so they move from that to boosters.
To help you find the right booster seat for your child, we’ve come up with this list of 5 best booster car seats in the Philippines.
Pointers when looking for booster car seats
According to KidsHealth, booster car seats “lift kids up so that seatbelts lie across the strong bones of the chest and pelvis instead of the belly and neck."
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This protects them in the event of a crash. So it’s best to keep that in mind when shopping for a booster seat for your child. Aside from that, these are some things you have to look into.
- Functionality
- Does it do its work of keeping your child secure in his seat and protecting him in case of a collision? Check out its safety features.
- Ease of use and maintenance
- Make sure it’s easy to install and clean at the same time. You know how kids are in vehicles. It can get pretty messy so an easy to clean booster car seat can save you time.
- Price
- The price range for booster car seats can be wide, so find one that fits your budget and meets your requirements.
5 best booster car seats in the Philippines
Touted as "the world's most compact and portable booster",
Why we love it?
The Mifold Original or Mifold Grab-and-Go is 10x smaller than the regular booster.
But that doesn’t mean it’s less safe. It’s just as safe for your child because it lets the seatbelt fit properly. Because of this, Mifold’s Grab-and-Go Boost makes the cut for the best booster car seats in the Philippines.
Features we love
- Functionality
- It passes the NHTSA standard FMVSS 213 in the USA.
- Suitable for children 4 years old and above or 40lbs and 40-57" tall
- Pulls down the adult seat belt to fit the child safely and securely
- Ease of use and maintenance
- Easy to pack away when not in use
- Small enough to fit in your glove box or your bag
- Price
Cosco has been a leading children's brand for more than 70 years.
Why we love it?
They have everything from bouncers, car seats, swings, strollers, to boosters just like the Topside Backless Booster. This one is made for growing kids from 40 to 100lbs.
It’s also discreet enough not to clash with your car’s interior so that’s a plus.
Features we love
- Functionality
- Lightweight and compact so moving it is a breeze
- Gives your kid the extra height to keep the seatbelts positioned properly
- Suitable for kids 40 to 100lbs or 43-57in in height
- Plush padding makes long rides comfy
- Ease of use and maintenance
- Fabric car seat car is for hand wash only
- Price
Yes, that's more than 200 settings so you can find the best fit and comfort for your growing child.
Why we love it?
This is another one from Mifold, and it’s dubbed as “the world’s most adjustable highback booster seat." To illustrate, it has 243 individual settings.
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Features we love
- Functionality
- Safety-wise, it meets or exceeds the NHTSA FMVSS 213 standard in the US
- It’s also regulated for global use
- Suitable for kids 4 and up, weighing 40-100lbs, or are 40"-59" tall
- Ease of use and maintenance
- Folds down and it’s super portable so you can easily store it and take it out when needed
- Price
True to its name, this booster seat from Hiccapop is inflatable.
Why we love it?
It takes less than 20 seconds to inflate this portable car seat to get it ready for use. If you’re still skeptical, you’ll be glad to know that it meets the FMVSS213 Federal Motor Safety Standard for the USA.
Features we love
- Functionality
- Deflates so you can easily store it in the glove box or your purse
- Because it’s narrow yet roomy, you can fit up to 3 of these car seats in the back seat of most vehicles
- Its positioning clips ensure that the safety belt fits properly and comfortably across your child’s lap
- Ease of use and maintenance
- It has a non-skid base that’s designed to sit firm and steady on leather, vinyl, or cloth seats.
- Price
Car seat installation is a breeze, too.
Why we love it?
This one is from the popular Japanese baby brand Aprica. It doesn’t disappoint with its comfortable cushion and eye-catching design.
Features we love
- Functionality
- Breathable as the materials used allow air to pass through
- Its marshmallow cushion and 3D seat makes sitting on it comfortable even for long periods
- Effective absorption of vibrations thanks to its low resilience material
- Ease of use and maintenance
- Machine washable mesh seat for quick and easy cleanup
- Price
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