the monterey's style starts with an aluminum reinforced seat back and sides, that give a reliable, rigid foundation. energy absorbing eps foam lines the additional deep reinforced sides and adjustable headrest, providing complete facet impact protection from lateral crash forces. the seat bottom is reinforced for increased lap belt safety and angled to stop submarining. latch connectors keep the monterey secure within the vehicle when not occupied (latch use is optional).
this booster seat surpasses federal crash check standards and meets ncap standards, the industrade benchmark for verifying kid seat performance in severe accident conditions, and has a 10-year life span.
adaptable style accommodates growing children
the monterey is adapted to your kid as they grow, keeping their car rides safe and comfortable for years. youngsters anywhere from thirty to 120 pounds and 38 to 63 inches tall will use this adjustable booster seat. an easy dial on the seat's back will
increase the width to accommodate a child's shoulders up to twenty inches wide, and conjointly the headrest offers 11 totally different height settings.
adjusting for the excellent fit not solely makes for a comfortable ride, it conjointly optimizes safety. additionally, the monterey is used as a backless booster.
Diono Monterey Booster Seat comfortable ride for very little ones
the monterey employs airtek foam padding, that not solely provides luxurious cushioning however conjointly boasts exceptional breathability. a plush cloth surface feels soft and gentle against your child's skin. 2 recline positions enable the monterey to fit a wide variety of vehicle seats and more enhance comfort.
Diono Monterey Booster Seat cup holders and bottom grips for convenience
not solely will the monterey keep your kid safe and comfortable, however it is additionally designed for convenience. the seat back is removable therefore it is packed flat, creating storage or travel a breeze. 2 additional deep cup holders are angled to stay drinks upright and supply a place to stay toys and alternative items among easy reach. when not required, each cup holders fold out of the means. rubber bottom grips ensure no-slip installation and defend your vehicle's upholstery.
initial, let me say that i've two sunshine kids monterey boosters - one from 2009 & one from 2010. had no issues w/ either of those - they're awesome merchandise ! unfortunately, i can not say an equivalent for the dion 2012 model.
i recently ordered the 2012 model and experienced nothing however issues w/ the quality. initial one arrived w/ varied quality problems from the factory, as did the second. that in itself was a largesecurity presence to isolate embattled surprise/disappointment, however i conjointly question the modified style of higher seat belt guide. has anyone else experienced this ?
the new higher seat belt guide style makes for a sleek, understated appearance (which i love), however i question whether or not it actually works. since i ended up returning each seats attributable to quality problems, i solely had the chance to briefly install the new model. what i noticed was that the higher guide is actually obstructed by the pinnacle cushioning. additionally, it's terribly narrow and appears to sit back a lot of farther/deeper on the pinnacle rest, that the belt doesn't glide smoothly. i found that the seat belt would either not retract (due to rubbing on the cushion + the narrow track), or it would quickly come back out of the track. as any parent is aware of, having a seat belt that doesn't retract when your kid leans forward is nearly like not having them restrained at all ! when threading the seat belt though the guide, it would fall out of the inner facet of the track with only one pull (while simply extending the belt way enough to buckle), and ultimately, it would disengage entirely and conjointly the seat belt functioned because it would with a bottom solely booster with no higher guide. even if my kid is tall enough that the belt didn't hit his neck, i assume this may be a problem with a shorter kid.
overall, i used to be terribly disappointed with new model. albeit there had not been problems with the quality of workmanship (which were unacceptable), i don't assume i would have kept this seat. i noticed that the iihs booster check for 2011 models shows an image of the 2011/12 diono booster with this exact higher belt threader - therefore i've to mention i'd love to examine a few alternative posts from anyone who has this latest model. did anyone else have this threading issue and located a workaround for it ? perhaps it's simply my cars (tried it in each of them). - by happygirl
