Parent Panel Review - Britax Kid Plus Car seat

Product: Britax Kid Plus Car seat

Price: from £88.95

Available from: Kiddicare, Halfords, Amazon  

Suitable from:  4  years 

Initial Reaction: Very padded and cushioned car seat, slightly bigger than average but did clearly look like the Rolls Royce of carseats!

Pros:

• Suitable from 4 to 12 years (15-36kg)
• Very easy to fit with seatbelt
• Air filled, energy management cushion compress to absorb crash forces (not tested personally luckily but great for safety reassurance).
• Considering its specification was lightweight
• 3 adjustable width positions (grows with the child)
• Height adjustable headrest
• Adjustable backrest enabling installation in a wide variety of cars
• 4 year old child looked like a prince sat on his throne – loved it!

Cons:

• The seat has side impact cushion technology and hence is wider than the average car seat of its type. My car usually has space for 3 car seats but I would only be able to comfortably get in two seats and a small adult in the middle. However, would compromise this for the additional safety features the seat provides.

Value for money? Excellent for its specification

Overall Reaction:  This really is the best carseat we have tried for this age group (even other Britax models). It provides 360 degree protection for the child yet is lightweight, easy to fit and very comfortable.

By Louise 

Parent Panel Review - Trunki BoostApak

Product: Trunki BoostApak

Price: £29.95

Available from: Halfords 

Suitable from: For ages 4 -12 yrs (15-36 KG or up to 135cm)

About:The Trunki BoostApak is a back pack & booster seat all in one, ideal for your child to carry around when not using as a car seat

Initial Reaction: Great idea, lots of excitement from the kids

Pros: Very handy, plenty of space inside plus booster seat is sturdy , fold out belt if needed. Can be taken everywhere . Wipe clean

Cons: The bag part is rather square and bulky to carry around. Not to pleasant to look at either.

Value for money? Yes

Overall Reaction:  I think this is a great idea and I know my kids found it great fun and would pack it for grandparents and then also use it in the car. I have been in situations before when I was not able to have a car seat for a child and I hated it, I love how easy this would be to carry around and use. It goes from a back pack to booster easily. The booster part is certified and I found it sturdy and well made, much better than a lot of booster seats I have came across. I was also surprised at how much fit inside it. As a back pack it is not to great, the shape makes it awkward to carry and I could see it getting annoying if having to be carried about for a long period of time.  

By Laura