Moving your child from one car seat to the next is a very big deal and one that we don’t take lightly. When shopping for a booster seat there were a few things we were looking for, the first of which was versatility, adjusting to fit a wide range of sizes so it could grow with our children. The second thing we were looking for was side impact protection, as we appreciate that extra security for us and the extra comfort for kiddos.
But the one thing that sold us on the Britax Parkway SG was a feature we didn’t even know we were looking for when we started our search. That feature is the Secure Guard strap (the SG part of the Parkway) that prevents submarining. Although this sounds like something aquatic, it really is just a fancy term for when children slide down in the seat due to a lack of belt anchor at the bottom. Since we were moving from a 5 point restraint system to a booster, this was something I hadn’t even considered before but I really appreciate now.
In addition to preventing submarining, the SG strap also helps keep the seat belt in the proper position while still allowing your child freedom of movement. The shoulder belt guide paired with the SG strap turns your standard 3 point lap belt into a four point harness and helps keep the car seatbelt along the strongest parts of a child’s body. This helps keep them safe in an accident and minimizes abdominal injuries in a crash, a feature that really is paramount for us.
The head restraint on the Parkway SG looks different than other boosters because it is – instead of a hard flat booster back, the Parkway SG wraps around the child’s head and provides superior comfort, keeps the neck and head in place when riding, and gives your little one a great place to rest their heads should they fall asleep.
The Parkway SG fits children from 40lbs to 120lbs and up to 63”, a feature we love because it means we can utilize the seat as long as possible. My hope is that we can keep our kids in boosters until they hit the height limit, which is safer than just buckling them in a traditional car seatbelt.
Because my kids are all above the 90th percentile for height, I also love that the back of the Parkway SG has a large range of height adjustments. Accommodating seated heights of 14 - 21.5 inches, the Parkway SG has an almost absurdly adjustable back. In fact, I have a 24 year old sister who still could ride in this booster based on her seated height and her weight (sorry, sis).
Other features of the Parkway SG that are just icing on the cake are the built in cupholders that slide into the base when not in use and comfortable arm rests for little ones. It also has color coded vehicle belt guides to help caregivers put the seatbelt in right the first time, a removable back that gives you the option of converting to a smaller and more portable booster, and a narrow footprint that allows you to fit three seats across in most vehicles.
If you are looking for something more than the bare-minimum booster seats that line the shelves of most stores, you should definitely check out the Britax Parkway SG. It has so many practical features that make this the most versatile and long-lasting booster we have found anywhere. This ease of use paired with the fact that it is extremely comfortable for kids means you may actually use the Parkway SG for as long as experts recommend, which makes it worth every dollar.
Features of the Parkway SG from the Britax website:
• Armrests help provide a secure fit and a comfortable place to rest tired arms
• Color-Coded Vehicle Belt Guides indicate the path and positioning of the vehicle lap and shoulder seat belt
• Energy-Absorbing Foam Liner (EPS) absorbs and distributes crash forces
• Narrow Footprint is ideal for 3-across seating
• High Density Comfort Foam provides an extra layer of padding to gently cushion your child
• Removable Back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster while maintaining safety of SecureGuard
• Cup Holders are designed to hold sippy cups, soda cans, and water bottles
• 120-pound Weight Capacity for safety and comfort as your child grows
• MSRP (USD) $119.99
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