Graco Platinum CarGo 8489

Pros: nice appearance, comfortable and easy to use, nice extra features

Cons: no plastic guides for the shoulder harness but otherwise, no complaints

The Bottom Line: This is an great-looking, easy to use carseat with lots of offer for the price.

Review: We needed a new carseat for my 2 year old, since her little sister would be moving out of the carrie ...

Pros: Best padding in it's class, sturdy, safe, easy to use

Cons: ugly fabric...not a Britax

The Bottom Line: It's a great seat for the money. Safe, and the straps don't twist, great padding. Not loving the blue fabric.

Review: First I should disclose that I am a kids products snob. I loved the Britax Roundabout (in cow-moo-flage!) but my girl outgrew that thing like it was going out of style. (uh..nevermind) So when her head was a good 2 inches over the top of the thing, I ...

Pros: slim line, comfortable, no head flopping or strap twisting!

Cons: none so far!

The Bottom Line: This is a great seat all around! With lots of extra features that can be removed when not needed.

Review: After having the Cosco summit high back booster i was terribly disapointed in booster seats! But i needed to buy a new booster for my 2.5 year old because the Cosco one was so crappy! Every time she fell asleep her head would fall into her lap and she w ...

Pros: Softest seats I've found, chest connector pretty much child proof

Cons: With the attachments on both sides of both seats, there is no extra room

Review: We live an hour away from almost all our family and most of our doctor appointments, so we spend a LOT of time in the car. When I noticed how hard the twins carseats were I went on a search for the ones with the most padding, no matter the cost. When I ...

Pros: GREAT padding, seats goes up to 100 lbs, easy to install, straps do NOT twist!

Cons: None found yet!

Review: I was so tired of my son's Cosco Alpha Omega, I decided to go out and find him a new seat. I decided on the Graco Platinum Cargo seat and it's turned out to be the BEST seat ever! The seat is very roomy, the padding is very thick and comfortable and it's ...

Pros: ease of use, light, ability to get a snug fit, comfort, value

Cons: a bit narrow

Review: I have just purchased my fourth Platinum CarGo seat. I think that these are the best seats available for the money. They are also a great improvement for traveling through airports, as they are compact (without the attachments) and LIGHT! No more ...

Pros: Super padding, ease of installation, and washable cover.

Cons: Pillow and drink holder, both were detached by baby in less than 15 sec.

Review: This car seat is slim not a big bulking one. We bought this model because of the extra padding. We do a lot of car traveling and the old one which wasn't but a few months old was kicked to the road after a 4 hour trip. Baby fussed all the way, no wonder ...

Pros: comfortable, 5 point harness or belt positioner, easy adjust, safe, attractive, affordable

Cons: belt positioner straps are closed loop style

The Bottom Line: A safe, comfortable, affordable and attractive booster seat!

Review: We recently replaced our primary carseat, a Br itax Expressway with the Graco Platinum CarGo 8489 Booster Seat. Though my 3 year old son was still within the acceptable range for the expressway (he is 34 pounds ...

Pros: Great protection and safety in a lightweight package, durable and easy to clean.

Cons: Straps are annoying when they won't tighten

The Bottom Line: Great option especially if you're looking for a second / backup / travel carseat.

Review: Very lightweight, easy to latch in to a car or strap into an airline seat. Grows with the child -- we purchased this when my daughter was 18 months old, and she will be using it for many years to come (it will soon be her primary carseat as her Britax ...

Pros: Lots of padding and black/grey go with pretty much any vehicle.

Cons: Can get hot and buckle will have to be adjusted after locking it in.

Review: I only have four complaints but the positives outweigh them since they are fixable. Lately I have started to notice the straps loosening after I have buckled it in. But it stays tightened if I redo it after it is locked in. There are also some areas on ...