HBB for 9 yr. old?

[ang79]

DH was in a crash last week (other driver's fault). The insurance company said they would replace the seats, but I don't know yet how they go about doing it (give us a certain amount to spend, or cover the exact seats that we need to replace). We had Britax Parkways (SGL) in that car, which are actually only 8 months old, as we got them from our insurance company when DH's totaled his car in a snow storm last winter. The girls like the Parkways (DD1 also has one in my car). But since they aren't in DH's car a whole lot, I'm thinking we probably don't need something that pricey (though if they insurance company will cover it we would get the same seats). Anyways, DD1 is turning 9 on Sat. She is a bit short for her age and very slim. She has used a no back booster a few times in my car for short drives but says she prefers the HBB. Other options for a 9 yr. old that she won't outgrow right away? Is a HBB overkill at this age and should I try to get her used to using a LBB?

[Aishe]

If insurance will pay for it (and it should) and she prefers the HBB, I would just get another HBB. My tall 9.5yo dd just switched to a LBB a couple months ago, and that was only because she was feeling self-conscious compared to her friends (most of whom ride without boosters altogether!). Doesn't the Parkway convert to a LBB? You can always take the back off if she decides she'd rather have a LBB.

[citymama]

After reading this article, yes, I think so! I will try and get my 9 year old back in a HBB - she is currently in a backless booster.

Older Children More Likely to Be Injured in a Car, Less Likely to Have Car Seats Checked for Safety (NYT)

[ang79]

I don't think the Parkway can be used as a backless. But it looks like it will last longer heightwise than the Graco or other HBBs. Any other suggestions besides the Parkway for older kids?

[Joolsplus2]

Oh yeah, it can definitely be used backless, and then it's one of the comfier seats. Another really good tall one that can do that is the Diono Monterey

[urquie]

After reading this article, yes, I think so! I will try and get my 9 year old back in a HBB - she is currently in a backless booster.

Older Children More Likely to Be Injured in a Car, Less Likely to Have Car Seats Checked for Safety (NYT)

Thanks for sharing that link! The article had a link, to a great article, on why children should not sit in the front seat until 13 years of age…
http://kckidsdoc.com/back-seat-until...back-seat.html

[ang79]

Oh yeah, it can definitely be used backless, and then it's one of the comfier seats. Another really good tall one that can do that is the Diono Monterey

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the backless thing. As long as insurance covers it, guess I will stick with the Parkways, as the girls like them and they last longer height wise.