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The thoughtfully-designed, well-constructed Monterey Booster Seat, Black (Model #15058) protects your child in the car while providing a comfortable, secure ride. The sturdy walls are reinforced with aluminum, and EPS energy-absorbing foam line the side and headrest for superior safety and security. Unlike other boosters, it can be easily installed to prevent it from being a loose projectile when not occupied, and you can quickly adjust the width and height of the seat to suit your growing child. It can also be converted to a backless booster once your child is big enough to properly fit the car's seatbelt feature without the booster's back.
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Monterey Booster Seat
At a Glance:- Rated for children up to 120 pounds
- Rated for children up to 5' 3" in height
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The Monterey features sturdy aluminum-reinforced walls and EPS energy-absorbing foam for superior safety and security.
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Durable Aluminum-reinforced Sides; Energy-Absorbing FoamFor protection from unexpected, side-impact accidents, the Monterey Booster Seat's walls are reinforced with strong, durable aluminum. The sides feature energy-absorbing EPS foam, as does the headrest, for enhanced safety. The angled seat bottom prevents submarining--where a child slides under the lap belt--and the tapered seat fits your child at every stage of his, or her, growth.
Adjustable in Width and Height for Your Growing ChildThe Monterey Booster is designed with the growing child in mind. An easy-to-use dial behind the back allows you to expand the width of the shoulder section up to 20 inches. And simply use one hand to adjust the headrest by 11 positions. The booster seat accommodates a child up to 63 inches tall and 120 pounds, so this is the only booster seat you'll need during your child's growing years.
Easy-to-Install; Latch System with Lower AnchorsThe Monterey Booster is equipped with a Latch system to keep it from becoming a loose object in the vehicle and ensuring a proper pre-crash position for the occupant. A quick pull of the front adjuster strap allows for a tight and firm fit, while the booster seat's bottom features rubber grips that aid in the easy, non-slip installation, and prevent unwanted marks on your vehicle's seat fabric.
Comfort, Compact Design, and PortabilityDesigned with ultimate comfort in mind, the Monterey Booster's seat features thick, AirTek foam for soft padding and superior leg support as well as increased airflow. A deep, angled cup holder on each side is ideal for water bottles and soda cans during extra-long car trips. Featuring two recline positions that will allow the booster seat to fit snugly in most vehicles, the seat also folds flat for portability and easy storage.
The booster seat is covered with a combination of breathable, air-mesh and ultra-suede material that comes in black with yellow trim for fashionable families.
About the Company: Modern Products for Today's Busy FamiliesSunshine Kids Juvenile Products has over 10 years of experience in designing innovative, thoughtful products that are both safe and convenient. With over 80 products that are available in 31 countries worldwide, Sunshine strives to create parent-friendly, industry-leading car seats, strollers, and other items that provide a practical, reliable, and safe answer to families' needs. With award-winning products that parents have come to trust, Sunshine continues to offer ideal, modern solutions for families all over the world.
What's in the BoxOne Monterey Booster Seat (Black) and instruction guide.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(46 customer reviews) 37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
A Wonderful, Safe Booster Seat,
September 2, 2010 Mommy2two (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sunshine Kids Monterey Booster Car Seat, Red (Baby Product)
I am a car seat freak. When it was time to transition my daughter from the Britax Boulevard seats we have been using to a booster seat I sort of panicked. After doing a lot of research I decided on the Sunshine Kids Monterey booster and purchased the pink seat in Mar 2010 for my daughter, who had just turned 5 and has always been in the top 90th percentile for height. Just this week I purchased the red one for my 4 year old son, and I have to say the color of the red is much more vibrant than what's shown on the website. I let him pick the color and I didn't really care much for the red, but when it arrived I was VERY pleased. It's quite striking!
The reasons I chose this seat are:
- Has the LATCH capability, which we always use. I want the seatbelt to be responsible for holding the kids in the car, not the kids AND their seat. Besides who wants their kids in a car seat that isn't secured to the car and who wants a car seat flopping around in the car when the...Read more
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Easy to adjust, comfy and error-proof for grandparents/babysitters,
June 28, 2011 K. Perkins (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sunshine Kids Monterey Booster Car Seat, Grey (Baby Product)
I have owned this seat for three years. My daughter who uses it is now 7 years and 53 lbs. We use it in two older vehicles, a 1997 Subaru Legacy Wagon and a 2002 VW Eurovan.
I love this seat and feel very secure when I give it to the grandparents on her visits. My in-laws also have one in their newer Lexus SUV. I don't have an opportunity to use the LATCH anchors because I don't have them, but my in-Laws do, and its been nice because they don't usually have kids in their car, so the seat doesn't slide around. It stays in place. The backseat of the Lexus is narrower than my two vehicles, and it fits this booster and a Britax Roundabout directly next to it.
My parents hate using car seats. They reminisce about the days when I was a child and we could just lay on the floor of the car or stand up surfing in the back of the pickup. So I have to monitor their proper use of the seats carefully. The seat belt guide on the Sunshine Kids Monterey has a snug slot...Read more
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I LOVE THIS BOOSTER!!!,
March 2, 2010 Mommy Brooks (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sunshine Kids Monterey Booster Car Seat (Baby Product)
I LOVE this booster seat!
This booster seat is FABULOUS. The "latch" system is a great idea and the straps located just underneath the seat adjust to make the fit in your vehicle snug as can be, so the seat does not wobble around in your car. Also, it is easily transported to a different vehicle; the booster seat latched and unlatched easily. My 5-year-old is extremely comfy and cozy in it... so comfy and cozy in it that she fell asleep on a late night car ride -- love the side wings and the padded seat.... Most important, the booster is SAFE! And, my daughter is tickled with her "own" cup holder!
Admittedly, there is a downside: my daughter can't hook the seatbelt herself, something she could do in her previous carseat. Nevertheless, the many pros far outweigh this one "con."
