Joie Basil 2-in-1 Highback and Backless Booster

Overview

Toddlers up to 120 pounds fit the Joie C1220FASHA900, a forward facing car seat installed with the vehicle's own seat belt rather than a LATCH system. It has a polyester cover and weighs about 4.08 kilograms, roughly 9 pounds.

A 120 pound weight limit is high for a single seat, suggesting this is built to carry a child from toddler age well into the booster years on one seat rather than requiring a switch partway through. Seat belt installation, instead of LATCH, means fit will depend on how well a given vehicle's belt geometry works with the seat, worth checking before buying if the car has tight belt anchor points.

• 120 lb weight capacity
• Forward facing orientation
• Vehicle seat belt installation
• About 4.08 kg (9 lb) item weight

Who it's for

Fits parents of forward facing ready toddlers who want one seat to last through the booster stage, and who are fine installing with a seat belt rather than LATCH. Less suited to parents who specifically want LATCH installation or a seat that also handles rear facing infant use.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 120 pound weight capacity is well above typical toddler seats, indicating it is meant to serve through the booster years. At about 9 pounds, the seat itself is light enough to move between vehicles, and the polyester cover is standard for wipe down cleaning.

Specifications

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