When it comes to keeping your child safe on the road, a high-back booster seat is a smart choice. These seats provide superior protection and comfort for growing children, ensuring they’re safely secured until they reach 135 cm in height or the legal age of 12 to transition out of a child car seat.
At Halfords, we’re dedicated to providing families with the best child car seat solutions. That’s why we’ve teamed with child safety experts, Joie, to uncover the benefits of high-back booster seats and how to choose the best one for your child.
What is a high-back booster seat?
A high-back booster seat is a type of car seat designed for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing harness seats but aren’t yet big enough to use a seatbelt alone. It provides back, neck, and head support, and helps position the car’s seatbelt correctly across the child’s shoulder and lap.
Unlike backless booster seats, the high-back design offers added protection in side-impact collisions and helps children maintain a better, more comfortable posture during long journeys.
The Joie i-Bold™, is a great option as it contains a forward facing harness mode from 76cm – 105cm and develops into a belted booster mode from approx.100cm-150cm, offering safety and comfort to your child as they continue to grow.
What are the benefits of high back booster seats?
High-back booster seats offer a range of benefits for growing children:
Enhanced safety
High-back booster seats like the Joie i-Bold™ provide additional head, neck, and side-impact protection compared to backless boosters. The i-Bold™ features a 5-point harness for extra security, ensuring that your child stays in place even during sudden stops or collisions. As children grow, the seat converts from a harnessed booster to a high-back booster, offering lasting protection throughout the years.
Superior comfort
Long car journeys can be tiring for little ones, but the Joie i-Bold™ makes the ride easier with its adjustable recline positions and ergonomic design. Its high-back design supports proper posture, keeping kids comfortable while maintaining the correct seating position, especially as they fall asleep or relax during the drive.
Adjustable features for growing kids
One of the biggest advantages of the Joie i-Bold™ is its customisable fit. With a one-hand 10-position adjustable headrest, this booster seat grows with your child, accommodating different stages of development. You won’t have to worry about buying new seats as your child gets older, making it a cost-effective choice for parents.
Improved seat belt positioning
A high-back booster like the i-Bold™ ensures the seat belt is correctly positioned across your child’s shoulder and chest, rather than their neck or stomach, which is crucial for safety in the event of a collision. The side wings also offer extra support to prevent belt slippage.
Easy installation and use
Thanks to the i-Bold’s ISOFIX installation, fitting the seat into your car is simple and quick. The colour-coded guides make securing the seat and harness hassle-free, ensuring that you’re always set up for a safe journey.
What is the best high-back booster seat?
The best high-back booster seat is one that ticks all the above boxes to provide comfort and safety for your little one on every journey. The Joie i-Bold™ is a fantastic choice, offering a combination of cutting-edge safety features, long-lasting comfort, and a design that grows with your child.
The Joie i-Bold™ high-back booster seat offers peace of mind for parents and a more enjoyable ride for children. Available at Halfords, the Joie i-Bold™ is the perfect choice for families who prioritise both safety and style.
For more information on high-back boosters and to explore the full Joie range, visit Halfords today and give your child maximum protection for every journey.
