The Graco Junior Maxi Group 2/3 Highback Booster Seat is designed for parents seeking a lightweight and secure seating solution for their growing children, typically from 4 to 12 years old (15-36kg). Its key advantage lies in providing essential safety and comfort for older children while being exceptionally easy to transfer between vehicles. However, it is specifically designed for this age/weight group and not suitable for younger infants or toddlers. This guide will help you understand its features, proper use, and maintenance to ensure your child's safe and comfortable journey.
Highback Design: Provides essential head and side impact protection, offering peace of mind during travel.
Lightweight Construction: Engineered for easy portability, making it simple to move between different cars or for carpooling needs.
Group 2/3 Compatibility: Designed to safely transport children weighing 15-36kg, covering an approximate age range of 4 to 12 years.
Adjustable Headrest: Easily adjusts to multiple height positions, accommodating your child's growth and ensuring the seat belt is always correctly positioned over their shoulder.
Intuitive Belt Guides: Clearly marked red belt guides ensure the vehicle's 3-point seat belt is routed correctly and securely for optimal safety.
Lightweight and Portable: Extremely easy to transfer between vehicles.
Extended Use: Suitable for a wide age and weight range (approx. 4-12 years / 15-36kg).
Side Impact Protection: Highback design offers crucial head and side safety.
Simple Installation: Uses the vehicle's standard 3-point seatbelt, making installation straightforward.
Child Comfort: Adjustable headrest and padded seat provide comfort for longer journeys.
No ISOFIX: Relies solely on the vehicle's seatbelt for installation, which some users might find less stable than ISOFIX.
Basic Features: Lacks advanced features like recline functions or cupholders often found in more premium models.
Forward-Facing Only: Designed exclusively for forward-facing use, which is standard for Group 2/3 but important to note.
Info needed: Fabric Care: Specific details on fabric removal and washing instructions are not provided.
Lightweight and Portable: Extremely easy to transfer between vehicles.
Extended Use: Suitable for a wide age and weight range (approx. 4-12 years / 15-36kg).
Side Impact Protection: Highback design offers crucial head and side safety.
Simple Installation: Uses the vehicle's standard 3-point seatbelt, making installation straightforward.
Child Comfort: Adjustable headrest and padded seat provide comfort for longer journeys.
No ISOFIX: Relies solely on the vehicle's seatbelt for installation, which some users might find less stable than ISOFIX.
Basic Features: Lacks advanced features like recline functions or cupholders often found in more premium models.
Forward-Facing Only: Designed exclusively for forward-facing use, which is standard for Group 2/3 but important to note.
Info needed: Fabric Care: Specific details on fabric removal and washing instructions are not provided.
The Graco Junior Maxi Highback Booster is designed for practical, everyday use, prioritizing safety and convenience for older children.
Secure Seat Belt Fit: The primary function of a booster seat is to correctly position the adult seat belt over your child's body. The adjustable headrest and clear belt guides ensure the shoulder strap sits correctly across the collarbone and the lap belt is low over the hips, minimizing the risk of injury in a collision.
Comfort for Longer Journeys: With its padded seat and adjustable headrest, the booster helps maintain comfort during extended car rides. Children can rest their heads against the side wings, which also provide additional impact protection.
Effortless Transfers: Its lightweight design makes it an excellent choice for families with multiple cars, grandparents, or for carpooling. It can be quickly moved and installed in different vehicles without significant effort.
Ideal Transition Seat: This booster is perfectly suited for children who have outgrown their 5-point harness car seats but are not yet tall enough to use the vehicle's seat belt alone safely. It provides the necessary height boost and belt positioning until they reach approximately 135cm in height.
Proper setup and care ensure the longevity and safety of your Graco Junior Maxi booster seat.
Placement: Place the booster seat firmly on the vehicle's seat, ensuring it's flush against the backrest.
Child Positioning: Seat your child in the booster seat.
Adjust Headrest: Adjust the headrest so that the shoulder belt guide is just above your child's shoulder, ensuring the shoulder belt rests correctly across their collarbone.
Route Seat Belt:
Thread the vehicle's 3-point lap belt through the red guides at the base of the seat, ensuring it sits low across your child's hips, not their stomach.
Pull the shoulder belt through the red guide in the headrest. Ensure the belt is not twisted and lies flat across your child's shoulder and chest.
Buckle Up: Fasten the seat belt, ensuring it's taut and there is no slack.
Vehicle Compatibility: The Graco Junior Maxi is compatible with most vehicles equipped with a 3-point lap and shoulder seat belt system.
Child Compatibility: Suitable for children weighing 15-36kg (approximately 4 to 12 years old). Ensure your child's height is appropriate for the seat, with their head not extending beyond the top of the headrest in its highest position.
Avoid Lap-Only Belts: Never use this booster seat with a vehicle's lap-only seat belt.
Front Passenger Seat: If used in the front passenger seat, ensure the front airbag is deactivated if your car has this feature, and it is legally permitted in your region. Rear seats are generally safer.
Cleaning the Fabric: Info needed: [Specific instructions for removing and washing the seat cover. Typically, machine wash cold on a delicate cycle and air dry. Do not bleach or iron.]
Cleaning the Frame: Wipe the plastic parts with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
Inspection: Regularly inspect the seat for any signs of wear, damage, or loose parts. If damaged, discontinue use.
Storage: Store the booster seat in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use.