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      • Recaro Vivo Booster Car Seat Carbon

         

        With soft cushion padding, armrests and a fully adjustable headrest, this car seat looks like it belongs in a luxury sports car! But it doesn’t just look nice, it’s practical too with features like color-coded plastic belt guides, convenient carrying handle and sturdy aluminum structure.

         
        Why You’ll Love It: Recaro is known for its high-quality seats for vehicles of all types and this car seat wears their name proud!
         
        Features
        • Side impact protection
        • EPS foam
        • 6-position, fully adjustable head rest
        • Adjustable backrest
        • Color-coded plastic belt guides
        • Convenient carrying handle
        • Soft cushion padding lines the seat
        • Built-in armrests
        • Extra large head wings
        • Upper side wings and lower side wings
         
        NOTE: This item was named a 2010 “Best Bet” booster seat by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety!
         
        Height/Weight Limits: From 37 to 59 in./from 30 to 100 lbs.
         
        NOTE: Only suitable for use in vehicles with 3-point (lap and shoulder) seat belts. Suitable only for forward-facing installation.

         

         

      • Additional Features

        • Sturdy, reinforced aluminum structure
        • Microfiber cover and easy-flow ventilation system
         
        Care
        • Heavily soiled areas can be spot-treated using non-solvent commercial cleaners. Use only water-soluble cleaning agents. Never use solutions that contain a petroleum or alcohol base.
        • Plastic housing: Clean by hand with a sponge or soft cloth using warm water and mild soap. Dry the housing off thoroughly with a soft towel.
        • Trim cover (on the go): Remove excess soiling immediately. Blot area with dry cloth. To remove remaining stain, spray a light mist of soap solution and rub gently in a circular motion with a clean cloth or toothbrush. Pat dry with cloth. When dry, use a soft brush to regain fabric’s smooth feel.
        • Trim cover (at home): Remove trim cover. Hand wash using cold water and mild soap. Line dry to avoid shrinkage of the trim cover. Do not bleach, machine wash or machine dry.
         
        Awards: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Best Bet (2009)
         
        Certification: Approved in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Tested in accordance to ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538 side impact protection requirements.
                           
        Product Dimensions (inches)
        • Seat height: 27 to 32.5
        • Interior seat back height: 24.5 to 29
        • Interior seat width: 14
         
        Product Weight: 11 lbs.
         
        Shipping Weight: 13 lbs.
         
        SKU #: RC-029
         
        Manufacturer #: 351.00.ME19
         
        UPC: 882854990092

      Product Notes

      Popularity: #236 in Car Seats
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      Recaro Vivo Booster Car Seat - Carbon

      21 reviews
      $75.99 - $79.99
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      RecaroVivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson
       
      4.6

      (based on 13 reviews)

      100%

      of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

      Pros

      • Easy to install (12)
      • Stylish (12)
      • Safe (11)
      • Comfortable (10)
      • Easy to adjust (10)

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Toddler (6)
          • Reviewer Profile:
          • Parent of two or more children (9)

        Reviewed by 13 customers

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        5.0

        Major head protection.

        By Nana

        from Encinitas, CA

        About Me Grandparent

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy to Adjust
        • Easy to install
        • Lightweight
        • Reclines
        • Safe
        • Sturdy
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Toddlers

          Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

          What a great transition from baby seat to booster. This seat has more head protection than a regular car seat, so I know my tall two year old grandson will be safe. Very easy to slip the back into the base and change recline.

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          4.0

          I would buy this product again.

          By MJ Racing

          from Watts, Ca

          About Me Parent of Two or More Children

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy to Adjust
          • Easy to install
          • Lightweight
          • Safe
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

              I like the style. Not to heavy. My son loves the colors.

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              5.0

              Love this booster seat!

              By Mother of 2

              from Georgia

              About Me Parent of Two or More Children

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy to Adjust
              • Easy to Clean
              • Easy to install
              • Lightweight
              • Safe
              • Sturdy
              • Stylish

              Cons

              • No cup holders

              Best Uses

                Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                I bought this seat for my 4yr old son based on the recommendation from Baby Bargains. This was their top pick last year. My son loves his new seat. It is so easy to install and use.

                The only drawback is that this particular model does not come with cup holders. My son misses this feature, since his previous car seat had them.

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                5.0

                Nice Seat!

                By Nova Guy 72

                from Rialto C.A

                About Me First Time Parent

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy to Adjust
                • Easy to Clean
                • Easy to install
                • Lightweight
                • Safe
                • Sturdy
                • Stylish

                Cons

                • Have its own harness

                Best Uses

                • Toddlers

                Comments about Recaro Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                just a little more padding and had its own harness.

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                5.0

                Have Bought 3

                By toobugs

                from Redmond, Oregon

                About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy to Adjust
                • Easy to Clean
                • Easy to install
                • Lightweight
                • Safe
                • Sturdy
                • Stylish

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Toddlers

                  Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                  Love the lightweight and style of this. Also, seems to hold up perfectly and be sturdy. Plus it looks sweet!

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                  3.0

                  Great support

                  By Ale's Mom

                  from Harlingen, TX

                  About Me First Time Parent

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to install
                  • Lightweight
                  • Stylish

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Toddlers

                    Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                    My 4yr old son likes the look of the car seat. I like that it reclines and it supports his head and body very well. It is a little difficult to strap himself in. I always need to help. I also don't like that it doesn't come with the safety anchors to anchor it to the back seat.

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                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Super seat - update after 2 years

                    By mama001

                    from Chicago, IL

                    About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy to Adjust
                    • Easy to Clean
                    • Easy to install
                    • Safe
                    • Sturdy
                    • Stylish

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                        After 2 years of using those seats I have to say that I'm happy with the purchase. I still think that bottom seats should be deeper but my kids don't complain. They are easy do clean, comfortable, they hold kids very well, they look cool. Also when my younger one takes a nap, he's able to rest the head on the side of the seat and he looks very comfortable sleeping. I'm very satisfy with those seats and I would recommend those to anyone.

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                        5.0

                        Our kids love them

                        By Parents of "Irish Twins"

                        from Lenexa, KS

                        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable
                        • Easy to Adjust
                        • Easy to Clean
                        • Easy to install
                        • Safe
                        • Sturdy
                        • Stylish

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Carbon:

                            We were sold on the superior safety aspects of this seat, but we had the normal concerns about whether it was comfortable -- especially if the side impact cushions on either side of the head were too restrictive. We bought two -- one for our 5-year-old and one for our 4-year-old. When they saw them, they voiced concern about the head cushions as well. But when they tried them out, they loved them. They also fell asleep in them on a short car trip the first day; this alleviated our concerns about their being able to sleep during our all-day journeys to visit their grandparents.

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                            5.0

                            The best out there!

                            By mom of 2 under 2

                            from Fairfax, VA

                            About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                            Pros

                            • Comfortable
                            • Easy to Adjust
                            • Easy to install
                            • Safe
                            • Sturdy
                            • Stylish

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Toddlers

                              Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                              Our son just loves this booster seat. We got two of these, one for each car, in red/black. We told him that it's his race car seat since Recaro is a race car brand. He just loves the way it looks and feels and we love the solid construction. We did a lot of research before deciding on this seat. [...] Can't beat that.

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                              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Very well thought out!

                              By NicoMom

                              from Salt Lake City, UT

                              About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                              Pros

                              • Comfortable
                              • Easy to Adjust
                              • Easy to Clean
                              • Easy to install
                              • Safe
                              • Sturdy
                              • Stylish

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Kids

                                Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Carbon:

                                This is definitely not our first car seat, or even booster, but I am seriously impressed. [...] I opened it, it was ready to go. The back snaps right into the seat, and the angle easily adjusts to fit your car and you're ready to roll. I am in the camp of keeping kids in the very safest seat for as long as possible. So, although this is a belt positioning booster, I am 100% confident that we have not given up any safety. In fact, holding this sturdy, but surprisingly light, beast in your hands gives you an idea of it's true strength and protection. The fit it provides my child with the belt position is the best we've seen, and we have tried MANY. I will recommend this seat over all others hands down- any day of the week. This seat does not disappoint!

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                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                mama001 one more time

                                By mama001

                                from chicago

                                Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                                It is a perfect seat for slim, tall children. This is the only one which goes to 59 inch height and 12 years old and this was also the reason I bought it. The headrest height adjustment is great. The seat is worth the price.

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                                (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                recomended but....

                                By mama001

                                from Chicago

                                About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                                Pros

                                • Easy to install
                                • Great head protection
                                • Safe
                                • Stylish

                                Cons

                                • Not for chubby kids
                                • The seat should be deeper

                                Best Uses

                                • Almost 5 and 6 years old

                                Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Crimson:

                                Great padding, stylish, easy to install, soft fabric, but the seat should be deeper.
                                My younger 4.5 years old son is regular kid so his OK with it. My older 6 years old son has low muscle tone and he slips down simply because the seat is not deep enough. I think that 5 points boosters are better for smaller children and more comfortable for them. For special needs I recommend also 5 points boosters unless the child is too big. I'm going to extend the seat with some roll so my older one will have more thigh support and will not slip down.
                                Also if you have chunky kid the seat will be to narrow. It feels cozy for regular to slim kids.
                                I'm not sure if the seat is very comfortable for longer trips because of the seat.
                                Bottom line. This is good seat for regular older child and looks very safe especially with the side head protection.

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                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Love this seat!

                                By UpNorthMom

                                from Houghton Lake, MI

                                About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Comfortable
                                • Easy to Adjust
                                • Easy to install
                                • Safe
                                • Sturdy
                                • Stylish

                                Cons

                                • Little more cushion

                                Best Uses

                                • Toddlers

                                Comments about Vivo Booster Car Seat - Carbon:

                                I have this seat only in a different color and I LOVE it. It is lightweight, but I feel my kids are safe when in it. Some may say that it is too constricting with the side impact areas by the head and sides, but my kids have never complained and I'd rather they be safe than see out the window. It is easy to adjust, use and it's comfortable. It is well worth the price!!

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