Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

I'm not giving 5 stars because I don't know how durable it is since I've only had it for a month. So far my 3.5 yr old loves it. He calls it his racing seat. He loves the cup holder and the secret drawer to hide his things (although ours sticks a little bit). Its very easy to move from car to car and the LATCH is such a great feature. To date we are very happy with this seat. My son feels safe and like a "big boy" at the same time. I have no complaints. Its not fancy but it does the job.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

This booster is exactly what we were looking for. It has the latch ( that big kid boosters don't really have), a great cushion seat and can adjust to a backless booster later on. I was a little concerned about the latch not tightening properly, but after installing, I had no problems adjusting the latch on the carseat, it does not move at all ( one way to get it real snug is to push down on it while tightening). It was manufactured in Feb of this year if that helps. I feel comfortable with my child in this seat. Overall, very happy with this purchase.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

Sturdy, affordable booster seat. We've had no problems with the latch system. The seat fits snugly in all four cars (mine, husband's, and two grandma's). My small (32 lbs.) 4-year-old is so proud to finally sit in a big girl seat.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

Latch system is totally unstable laterally. The concept that I should feel comfortable with a seat that does not securely fasten to the car is ridiculous. This isn't a "feature" as other reviews describe it. It's a shortcoming that somehow Graco forces everyone to accept.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

These have potential to be great booster seats. We ordered them because of the safety ratings in both settings and because it had a latch system. My children love the seat. They are comfortable and feel secure. The major complaint about the seat is that the latch on the left side does not lock into place. I have contacted Graco about this and it appears that it was designed this way on purpose. I am not sure of the value of this, but at this time, the right latch is designed to lock into place and the left one locks only when the seat is occupied. The woman I spoke with reports that they are changing this so that they both lock down. It is a great seat and I would order it again, but if you have the time, I would wait for the new latch system to come out.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

This seat works exactly as designed. The LATCH connectors are meant to keep the seat in place to make buckling easier and to prevent the seat from becoming a projectile if you get into an accident when it's unoccupied. The LATCH anchors are not meant to tightly secure it to the seat like they do with an infant or convertible seat. The seat belt will protect your child and hold them and the seat in place during use. Graco could do a better job of explaining this feature. The seat is easy to install, works well, adjusts easily and is comfortable for my child.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

Bought this booster for my 4 year old son. Comfortable, roomy, positions belt well, easy to install. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that the one LATCH strap on the booster we have in my husband's truck won't even tighten any more. The LATCH straps don't seem strong. I could have purchased a regular Graco Turbo Booster for a lot less money.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

Have only had this about a month. Easy to assemble and a cinch to install in my vehicle. I really like the fact that it attaches to the seat with the latch system. I've already taken it out and put it back in a couple times - very easy. My 3 year old really likes the snack holder and seems to be comfortable in it.

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

We love that this booster seat latches in. I feel this is a must and so much better about moving my son to a booster. The latch does connect to one to tighten, but all infant bases are the same way. We had no issues with getting it tight and staying that way. Our son loves this seat and is so excited to ride in it everyday. We will be buying another one!

Comments about Graco Affix Youth Booster Car Seat - Sterling:

The adjustable latch system for easy installation looked to be a real benefit, but ultimately it appears to be a bad design and a potentially dangerous one. Both the left and right connector straps come through the same hole in the front of the seat and are tightened by pulling on the straps. The problem is, the clamp that is supposed to keep the straps in place does not secure them down, so you can easily pull the booster seat forward without pushing the release button. The straps are made of a slick material and the clamp is not strong enough to secure both straps. The strap on the bottom is the one that easily slides. Why would they not have designed it with separate holes for each strap. Maybe we received a defective unit, but we will be returning this for a refund. It is a shame, the seat looked to be exactly what we wanted, but I would not feel comfortable having my child sitting in it.