Graco® Affix Highback Booster Seat with Latch System Atomic

First off, the main reason I am writing this review is to defend the latch system. Prior to purchasing this seat I read several reviews dinging the latch system for only tightening fully on one side, leaving the other with a little slack. Since this was really the only negative I read i decided to purchase and see for myself. Just as I suspected there are 2 overlapping pulls on the front of the base. If you pull them individually they each tighten a latch. One tightens the left and one tightens the right. So...the seat is tightly tethered on both sides. I am assuming most people that are complaining are pulling the straps simultaneously since they are on top of each other. This is the best system. Other system Ive had to tight the latches from the back and then when wanting to unlatch loosening them from the back to get enough slack was a pain. All of this is simply done from the front system and a push of a button loosens them. Im not one to read instructions...I get anxious and just start putting things together. It was easy to assemble and figuring out the latch system on the fly was easy too. But one thing, if your like me and dont pull out the instructions right away, a small tip...the cup holder needs to be attached and it is stored under the base of the seat. I looked in the box for a bit and thought something was left out. But I found it. I purchased 2 other seats this week prior to settling on this one. I bought a Harmony and 2 days later returned it because the cup holders are right under the armrest. Made it impossible for my son to fit his taller sippy cups. A starbucks Grande water cup wouldnt fit either. I couldnt have that so I exchanged it for an evenflo Big Kid Advanced booster in Luca. that seat smelled like cat urine. We put it in the car and the next day the entire car smelled. Gone!! So third times a charm for sure. Super happy with this seat. Looks great, its comfortable, there is a cup holder for taller drinks, a storage cubby,doesnt smell and best of all..... an easy to use, secure latch system.

Having been in an accident before (where the infant car seat saved our son’s life), safety was paramount so lots of research went into this and even after making my choice, I was still a bit nervous but after several months of use, DS and I are both happy with this seat! We transitioned from the Graco Extend2Fit so this was quite the leap but we decided that our son (48 inches, 50 lbs) was ready for a harness free, high back booster. What I wanted was a quality seat with latch system (✔️) and what he wanted was a “red and black booster” (✔️) so in the end, we both got what we wanted! The cup holder (located underneath the seat) was easy to find and install. Once in, it’s not going anywhere! The snack tray is nice if needed and slides in easily if not. The seat itself is pretty sturdy without adding a lot of bulk or weight. It is much easier to carry around than our previous seat! The basic latch system (same as previous) makes it slightly harder to switch between vehicles than other boosters but is worth it in my opinion! I like to know that it’s anchored in with or without our son sitting in it (others just flop around in the car and I’d worry about what might happen if we were ever hit again). I also like that the seat belt stays threaded through the shoulder guide when not in use which was an issue with others we looked at. The seat belt lays across his lap perfectly and the back can keep growing with him as he gets taller until I feel comfortable going backless or he’s ready to go without a booster. I was a little worried about the integrity of the back when first installed as the higher it slides up, the less sturdy it felt… However, once he was properly seated, I felt better and we’ve not had any issues since it was installed. Again, safety comes first in my book but for the price, I’d say we got a pretty great seat overall and our son asked that I “give it 5 stars please” for comfort and color. If you’re ready to transition to a harness free booster, I feel good about recommending this seat! We’ve stuck with Graco since our son was born and have never regretted that decision!

I was in market for a new car seat due to my daughters increasing age and her old car seat being cumbersome. I had always thought that the high back booster seats started at 4 years and 40 lbs. I was pleased to see this one starting at 3 years and 30 lbs. I read the reviews and did my research. The main negative points seemed to stem from only 1 latch and having a wiggle space of 5 inches without the seat belt attached. From that point of view I could understand that the car seat would be over priced for a latch system that does not seem to do its job. Despite this I decided to take a risk and buy the car seat (mostly because I was so tired of lugging the car seat we currently had lol). The product arrived promptly. It did not come in any extra packaging save its original box. Box was in relatively good condition. The product instructions were easy to understand and easy to set up. Size was just right for its intended purpose fitting well in a mid size sedan as not being too big or too small. The fabric was soft to the touch and my daughter quickly proclaimed it to be comfortable. The side impact safety indicators were a definite plus but did not overly wrap around my daughter. My daughter especially liked the cup holder and "secret" drawer she found on the car seat. I obviously did not have the heart to tell her it was designed that way. ^_^ As far as the latch system, I noticed right away there were 2 latches on the back. it has a push button release on the front to give the latches slack to easily attach the latches to the car. The pull strap on the front quickly and easily pulls the car seat snug to the seat. I did not find any appreciable give to the car seat on a wiggle test. The use of the belt buckle has its ups and downs. My daughter found it quite exciting to use the seat belt like mommy and daddy. However with the sides and the armrests designed the way they are it is next to impossible for her to buckle her self at the moment. I realize its not a big problem, but it is worth mentioning. All in all I found this seat to be easy to set up and install. My daughter is enjoying "growing up into a new seat" and the car seat looks a bit more stylish as car seats go. Other than my daughter being able to buckle herself in, the only negative thing I found was the back is unstable without a support surface. This is to say if you sat the seat on the ground with nothing behind it, and your child sat down AND leaned back into the chair, the chair easily gives way to reclining to a flat position. I realize this not its intended purpose. I realize that it is designed that way for ease to recline the chair and remove the high back when needing to. I even realize that in its intended purpose as a car seat, the seat gives it the support and there is no danger of the back reclining back. I only mention this because I was eager for my daughter to try the chair after setting it up and quickly had to catch the back of the seat before she fell back. I admit to being at fault, but I still deem it as a negative in my view lol.

My kiddos were maxed out of their car seats and I researched a lot before choosing these. They are a great price, and have side impact rating. It still has the click in system that I loved in my car seat, but uses the seat belt. My kids were a little concerned at first, not feeling as secure as their 5 point harness, but now they can buckle and unbuckle themselves. They were easy to put together, and the kids say they are comfortable. Def a good buy.

This booster came needing to be assembled, which was an easy process when following the directions. Once together, I really like the design that does not require rethreading when adjusting the back of the seat's height. This is one of my favorite things about Graco - they are considerate to making the carseat process as simple and quick as possible. Once assembled, I placed it in my husband's truck (as this is a secondary carseat for my son, not the primary). The process was very quick and easy to get a secure lock. My son sat in it to test comfort, height adjustment, and to toy around with the idea of the seatbelt (he is still harnessed in the booster transformer I have in my car). The seatbelt has good placement in all areas and seems to fit securely, but also comfortably for my son. Things I do not care for as much, though: The red ring on either side of the upper neck, lower ear area of the carseat is made to where it is too easy for my son to pull the seatbelt to buckle himself in and pull the seatbelt out of that loop. I wish there was a more secure fit here because that will be a worry every time he buckles and potentially a hassle to fix if I am seated upfront before noticing the issue. The booster's padding is not as thick around the head as it is on other carseats I own (all Graco brand). The head area's padding feels flimsy in comparison to the other, better carseats we have purchased and used for years from Graco. Final takeaway: We found ourselves needed a backup carseat and my son is ready for a booster, so for our backup car, we went with a booster seat without the harness system. This seat, then, was never intended to be my boy's primary seat and I spent more money to make his primary a very nice one. For the lower price, you are able to get a booster that is easy to assemble, easy to install, and easy to buckle a kid into. The seat is comfortable, according to my son, and has a cup holder, which is a must. I wish there was more padding, but you get what you pay for and this is supposed to be safety tested and a safe seat.

I love this car seat!! It was so easy to assemble, took me 5 minutes. The quality is great and has nice padding. Very easy to adjust the height. Also very easy to clean. The anchors to the vehicle gave me a peace of mind switching from a 5 point harness to a high back booster seat. Very easy to put in your vehicle. Can’t recommend this car seat enough!!!

Excellent! Comfortable, safe, and practical. I love how easy it is to put in the car.

This car seat has worked very well for my 4 year old. Fits in most cars very easily. Easy to install and remove. I like the cup holders and secret compartment. As noted in previous reviews, the latch does not hold tight, if you pull the seat it will come loose due to how the straps are set up. However, booster seats don't need to be latched at all (most are free standing anyways). I find the latch useful for keeping it grounded while my little guy gets in and out. That's all it's used for. The belt keeps it in place once my little guy gets buckled in I really like the belt holder when it's in high back mode. It makes it much easier to position the belt correctly on my son. And it also makes it easier for him to buckle himself. Overall it has been a good seat for us. It's lightweight. My only complaint is that, when carrying it, the high back part of the seat comes off easily, so it can make it a pain to carry one handed.

Buscar un asiento para niños siempre es toda una odisea, si son muy baratos no brindan una protección adecuada, si son muy caros tienen cosas que no se utilizan, pero este, este se cuece aparte. La base tiene el tamaño ideal para no ser ni muy estorboso ni muy raquítico, tiene sistema latch, que al combinarlo con el sistema isofix del coche da como resultado que este se mantenga en su lugar, tiene también descansabrazos, un portavasos y un compartimento que abre y cierra para guardar cosas, la cabecera del respaldo puede hacerse hacia arriba para crecer con tu puchunguis y a los lados de esta tiene unas aberturas por donde pasas el cinturon de seguridad y le queda perfecto al niño o niña en cuestión sin lastimarle el cuello, además en rojo se ve de pelos, no aburrido como los otros colores que venden.

Bought this for my 3.5-year-old. Fitted perfectly in my ecosport rear seat ISOFIT. The seat was easy to assemble, lightweight and has quality look and feel. Attaching/detaching this from the car is a breeze. My daughter loved it, she needs to be trained to sit with seatbelt put on.

La silla es muy buena para la función que se menciona, muy fácil y rápido de armar, el uso en el vehículo también es fácil y no pesa mucho, además que su instalación puede hacerse en cualquier silla del vehículo, no es muy cómoda para viajes muy largos para los niños más pequeños si se quedan dormidos, pues la posición de la silla deja un poco incómodo la cabeza. Pero en todo lo demás está muy bien, una excelente compra

Buen producto y acorde al precio-calidad. Cabe mencionar q se requiere sistema de anclaje en el vehículo (no es indispensable pero si recomendado). Así q verifiquen si su coche cuenta con ello. La silla tiene 10 años de caducidad a partir de la fecha de elaboración. Fácil de instalar y le quedó cómodo a mi hija.

Facil de instalar, buena calidad y el precio se me hizo bueno en comparación con otras tiendas en linea