It really is about weighing up what's possible!
I find it's a good option when nothing else works. Nothing like this exists in australia as it wouldn't pass teh standard...but it's hardly possible to lug a full carseat everywhere. Even for me and I am a carseat nerd! I just got a seat from Europe that I am happy with)
Thank you for this feedback Australiajudy. Perhaps we can use (or borrow for 10 days) for the minimal travel between house and airport and airport and our parents home. During the actual holiday in Europe, we will have a full backed carseat (I hope) from my sister.
Thanks again and will weigh things up!
Cheers
I have one and use it with my 6 year old (or more commonly his school friends).
He usually travels in a full booster.
I have a 3 year and I have never let him use it. I am even very very reluctant to let him travel in a full backed booster (and I have one of the best in the world - my opinion after extensive research). He will be in a full five point harness until he is 5 years old.
That said - recently we went to Europe and he travelled in a full backed booster because that is what the company who did our transfers had installed. And we regularly travel in taxis with nothing whatsover.
I would weigh up all the options and if there is no other option available then maybe it would be better than nothing. It will also depend where you are travelling. In many countries - Australia, UK etc. it wouldn't meet the requirements of the law for a 3 year old.
We are due to travel with out 3 years old.
I looked on the http://www.bubblebum-me.com and it is recommended from the age of 4 years old.
Has anyone used booster seat or this inflatable carseat for a 3 years old of approximately 14kg in weight?