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Graco - TurboBooster TakeAlong Backless Booster Seat - Sonic
Average customer rating
4.6
(35 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 35 reviews
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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4 out of
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Customer Reviews for Graco - TurboBooster TakeAlong Backless Booster Seat - Sonic
Customer Rating
4
great for travel, shoulder strap wouldn't stay
on December 22, 2017
Posted by: denvermom
This booster seat is really fun. The kids all got a kick out of folding it, even my husband was intrigued. I was surprised by how sturdy it was once it was locked into the flat position. It is slightly heavy for it's size, but I found that reassuring because it feels safer than something made of light-weight plastic. The carry bag is great and would be wonderful to keep it clean either in the back of the car or when travelling. Interesting, though, as small as it folds (about the size of an adult-sized shoe box) I'm not sure I would check it separately on the airplane. You could probably find room for it in your large suitcase.
My 5 year old really liked it and said it was comfortable. If you were to use it every day, I think you might want to add a piece of foam under the fabric. Currently, there is no padding and the plastic seat is not completely smooth because of the folding design. My daughter didn't seem to care, but certainly for long trips, I think this would be uncomfortable.
The cupholder design is fun too. It might not accommodate larger water bottles. Also, over time, I would imagine it might be hard to slide the cupholder into place if it becomes dirty with crumbs, dirt, sand, sticky things, etc!
My only complaint is that we couldn't get the shoulder strap to hold the seat belt in the correct place. Even though it was clipped to the seat belt and adjusted to my daughter's shoulder, the shoulder strap would just slide down the seat belt and end up loosely piled next to the booster seat, still attached to the seat belt. Because of this, in my minivan, we couldn't get a proper fit for the seat belt to be resting on my daughter's shoulder. It might be better in another car.
Overall, it's great for travel or carpool or grandparents. We'll take it on our next trip for sure!
Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for letting us try this carseat!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice concept with some minor flaws
on December 26, 2017
Posted by: BethC
I was given this product to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel. It is very light and easy to maneuver in and out of the car. The folding component operates quite easily, with my 6 year old easily grabbing the middle and folding it in half. You do need to snap it in, but once you figure it out, easy enough. The cup holders are nice in that you don't actually need to use them if you don't need them and are easy enough to turn around if you do. We have not had to use the carrying bag, but the seat fits in nicely without too much fuss and could see how being able to make it smaller would be a plus for traveling.
2 downsides that I have seen: this is called a "Backless Car Seat Booster" yet the directions tell you how to add a back component. The Booster Seat is set up for that,with the addition of 2 large plastic pieces that stick out from the back of the booster for a back component to snap into. I wish that those pieces would fold under if no back component, because I am worried about the longevity of its use on the back seat of my car and whether or not it will puncture through at some point. Also, the name doesn't really fit, because although it is backless, the fact you can add a back, makes it not 100% true.
Other downside is I do wish that there was a latch system component. It would be nice to have some option to tether it down, so it doesn't slide off the seat when not in use.
Overall I think this is a good booster. It's comfortable (so I have been told), easy to fold if need be, and has thoughtful components, such as the use it or not cup holder. With a few minor tweaks, it would be that much better.
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Customer Rating
4
Quick and Convenient
on December 28, 2017
Posted by: alicialaurann
As a mom of three finding the perfect car seat and booster not only for yourself but for family that also transports your child around. It's also hard to find one that is convenient to use when you don't always have the child or need that seat all the time can be hard. It's nice to see a well known and amazing company trying to help us parents and grandparents in being able to get all the things we need in a seat.
Overall I loved this booster seat, my favorite thing about it was how easily it was to fold up and store. This is the perfect booster for grandparents or for any type of travel that you are taking the booster in and out of the car. My daughter loved it and said it was "almost as soft as a bed."
The biggest down fall of this booster was the two clips in the back that dug into my seats. I do feel that those should of been the holes and the back part needed to have the clips.
Folding the seat was extremely easy, however it was a little hard to get the seat to clip into place.
I love the ability to carry the car seat but honestly don't think this is one I would tell someone to get as their back-up seat or for family/friends/sitters that don't always have to have the seat in their vehicle.
I do love the hideaway cup holders. The only downside is that if you don't switch them around and give your child a drink you might end up with a mess. They can be a little stiff but I do feel in time will be easier to use.
Overall I do recommend this and the 4 star is only because of those back pieces that dig into the seat of your vehicle.
I would like to thank weeSpring Parent Panal for sending me this booster for free in return for an open and honest review.
Overall I loved this booster seat, my favorite thing about it was how easily it was to fold up and store. This is the perfect booster for grandparents or for any type of travel that you are taking the booster in and out of the car. My daughter loved it and said it was "almost as soft as a bed."
The biggest down fall of this booster was the two clips in the back that dug into my seats. I do feel that those should of been the holes and the back part needed to have the clips.
Folding the seat was extremely easy, however it was a little hard to get the seat to clip into place.
I love the ability to carry the car seat but honestly don't think this is one I would tell someone to get as their back-up seat or for family/friends/sitters that don't always have to have the seat in their vehicle.
I do love the hideaway cup holders. The only downside is that if you don't switch them around and give your child a drink you might end up with a mess. They can be a little stiff but I do feel in time will be easier to use.
Overall I do recommend this and the 4 star is only because of those back pieces that dig into the seat of your vehicle.
I would like to thank weeSpring Parent Panal for sending me this booster for free in return for an open and honest review.
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Backless Booster!
on January 16, 2018
Posted by: JenifferSmith
My daughter was so excited when her travel booster seat arrived! She was able to collapse the seat and open it back up on her own, and she’s only 7! We are enjoying the cup holders, too. They are a bit fiddly to turn around, but it wasn’t hard at all.
The ease of collapsing and opening makes it ideal for travel. I’m not a fan of the bag, but I’m sure it would come in handy for traveling on planes and such. Again, it’s a little fiddly to get the seat in and out, but it’s not hard.
Overall, we both are loving her new seat, and I’m glad that we have it.
I received this product from the weeSpring Parent Panel.
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Customer Rating
5
SO great to have on hand for unexpected trips
on January 10, 2018
Posted by: RhiPDX
I am loving this backless booster for unexpected trips with friends - which we often have now that my son is school-aged! Unlike other foldable boosters, this one is super easy to make sure that the kiddo has the correct fit. The attached cupholders are genius! You literally can't lose them. When we're done using it, I fold it up and toss in the back of my SUV. And, the carry bag makes sure it stays nice and clean. We'll definitely be bringing this along for spring break! My son loves this seat and feels like a "big boy" when he rides in it.
Thank you to the weeSpring Parent Panel for sending us this awesome booster! We love it.
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Customer Rating
1
Its HUGE! Very disappointed
on May 22, 2018
Posted by: ck127
This is a joke! It's sold as a take-along, but is it hardly smaller than the regular one and much more expensive. If you can 'schlep' something this big, you may as well just get the cheaper regular one. My son prefers his other portable seat that fits in his school bag. Sorry, it's not worth the money or the size.
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Customer Rating
4
Easy to use and store
on December 26, 2017
Posted by: JTurner
This is a pretty nice booster seat for those who want to keep things simple. I liked that it can be used on its own or paired with its back and head counterpart. Right out of the box it comes with the connector pieces for the backrest attached, which for awhile was a bit confusing since the instructions don’t talk about the other pieces it can attach to until a few pages in. Thankfully they can be easily removed, since if left on without using the backrest the seat will not fit properly in the car.
The seat is super easy to fold and unfold. Just make sure you hear a click when unfolding it and press down on the seat to ensure it is snapped in place all the way. Even my parents could figure it out!
The carry bag is nice, and the seat fits easily into it. Great for storing the seat when not in use. We actually gave this seat to my parents to use for when we visit so we are not switching out car seats all the time, plus it is very difficult to put the large booster seats in their car.
The cup holders are okay. If you want to use them you have to remember ahead of time before putting it in the car since they aren’t the easiest to take out and switch around so it holds the cup.
Overall, this booster seat is pretty easy to use. We were unfortunately unable to use it for some time when we bought it since the box only shows the age and weight requirements for the seat and not the height requirement. Our child was under the height needed to safely use the seat, and the seat belt did not fit properly on her. Once she meets the height and the seat belt fits her correctly then we will use this often.
I received this product from the weeSpring Parent Panel to test out.
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Customer Rating
5
Easy Peasy Takealong seat!
on December 27, 2017
Posted by: Johnson8
This seat is very well made. My son loved it. Especially since he’s the one who always has to take his car seat to another car. He can now easily fold it HIMSELF and remove it from the car. One pull and the seat fold into a nice size carrier. The carry bag was a nice extra to keep it extra easy to carry and keep it clean. There are cup holder on each side although you would never know! They are so hidden in the seat it looks like part of seat.! Only thing I is I wish it was a little lighter in weight my son has so problem picking it up himself but I feel like it is on the heavier side. Other then that this is an awesome seat to take along with you! Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this product!
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