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Compass B500

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$59.99

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Type: High-back booster seats

About - Compass B500
The B500 is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, booster seat models like the B500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Crash protection: To judge crash protection we paid contract laboratories to perform crash tests in which dummies at the manufacturer's claimed maximum weight capacity were strapped into seats and run through a simulated 30-mph head-on crash. Ease of use: Car seat ease of use includes judgments on installation, placing the child in the car seat, and removing the child. Fit to vehicle: Seats were installed in cars, minivans, and SUVs with various seat configurations and safety-belt designs to assess fit to vehicle.

About - Compass B500

The B500 is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, booster seat models like the B500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Crash protection:: To judge crash protection we paid contract laboratories to perform crash tests in which dummies at the manufacturer's claimed maximum weight capacity were strapped into seats and run through a simulated 30-mph head-on crash.
Ease of use:: Car seat ease of use includes judgments on installation, placing the child in the car seat, and removing the child.
Fit to vehicle:: Seats were installed in cars, minivans, and SUVs with various seat configurations and safety-belt designs to assess fit to vehicle.

Features & Specs - Compass B500
Seat weight (lbs.) Weights listed are to the nearest pound. Seat weight (lbs.)	10
Side-impact material Foam side-impact material near the head may offer added protection. Side-impact material	Yes
Cup holder Cup holders have become a "must have" on front-facing car seats. Cup holder	Yes
Fold-down armrests Lifting the armrest makes it easier to get your child in and out of the car. When using the booster seat with your vehicle's lap and shoulder belt, fold-down armrests often help secure the seat. Fold-down armrests	Yes
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Protected my 6 year in car accident

By Safe Mom from Irvine, CA on 12/4/2009

Pros:

Easily Stowed, Easy To Assemble, Lightweight, Portable, Stable, Stylish

Cons:

Hard To Clean

Best Uses:

Around town and highways, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have owned this seat for at least 2 years. I purchased it because it was rated #1 on Consumer reports for safety. It is easy to install and are very comfortable for my kids. Most importantly, this seat played a large part in protecting my 6 year old daughter in a major accident we were in recently. Our car rolled and she came out of it without a scratch or bump. The seat itself took the brunt of the accident and has to be replaced but this is a small price to pay for my child's safety. I would purchase this seat again in a heartbeat.

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