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Is your toddler ready for a car seat upgrade? Check this deal out

If your child has surpassed the height and weight limits listed in the infant car seat manual, it’s time to move them into a bigger one. These days, the American Academy of Pediatricians and Consumer Reports suggest keeping kids in car or booster seats until they are 4’9, usually about 8 to 12 years old.

You probably don’t want to have to keep buying car seats, though. For your convenience and your child’s safety, it’s best to get one that can grow with your kid, like the Chicco MyFit Zip Harness and Booster Car Seat . The seat has a five-point harness and can adjust to eventually allow your child to use a vehicle seatbelt, ensuring top-notch safety for toddlers and big kids. It’s currently on sale for $187.49 at Walmart, down from its usual price of $249.99. Here’s why you’ll want to make the investment (and make it soon — the sale ends tomorrow!)

baby in carseat with pacifier and lovey
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It’s safe and easy to install

  • Bubble levels let parents check that the seat is at the safest angle
  • Easy to securely buckle the child’s seatbelt

Toddlerhood can sneak up on us. One second our newborn looks so tiny in the infant car seat, and the next, they’re too big. If you realize they’re ready to move on to a larger seat just as you’re leaving to go somewhere, you’re in luck: Installing this car seat is easier than teaching your kid to say, “One, two, three.”

The four-position ReclineSure leveling system and RideRight bubble levels allow you to efficiently and effectively check that the seat is at the safest angle for your child’s size. When it’s time to buckle up, you’ll love how easy it is to tighten your child’s belt securely.

The car/booster seat is comfortable

  • Several features keep the child comfortable
  • The seat supports good posture

Sometimes, kids get fussy in the car because they’re bored. However, other times, they’re uncomfortable. A good seat can give children one less reason to ask, “Are we there yet?” The Chicco MyFit Zip Harness and Booster Car Seat is more comfortable than your couch. It has nine headrest positions, a four-position recline, and an extra-deep, ErgoBoost seat with foam padding.

What’s more, these features support good posture, so your child won’t feel stiff or sore when you reach your destination. Eventually, your child will get uncomfortable in a rear-facing position because the position won’t provide enough legroom. The seat can go from rear-facing to front-facing. Make sure the child meets all the appropriate requirements by checking the manual and local laws. Some states require children to be a certain age before flipping.

It’s washable

  • Zip-off top layer can go through a washing machine
  • Cup holders are dishwasher-safe

Kids are messy by nature. However, there’s no need to cry over spilled milk (or any of those kinds of explosions) with the Chicco MyFit Zip Harness and Booster Car Seat. The seat and backrest cushions come with a zip-off top layer that’s not only easy to remove but machine washable. Add it to your pile of laundry, run it through the machine, and put it back on the seat in time for your next adventure.

Two cupholders easily fit straw cups, bottles, and handfuls of Cheerios. Like the top layer of the cushions, they are removable, and parents can wash them in the dishwasher.

Picking out nursery decor, baby clothes, and toys is fun and exciting. However, good car and booster seats are among the most important investments you can make and can be literal life-savers. While you hope never to need the safety features of a car or booster seat, accidents do happen. Even if they don’t, having a comfortable space for your child to sit as you travel will make your and their lives easier.  The Chicco MyFit Zip Harness and Booster Car Seat grows with your child, a huge plus because kids these days should be in car seats until they’re 4’9. It’s convertible, easy to wash, super-comfortable, and simple to install, making it a winning buy for families. We recommend getting it for less during Walmart’s Deals for Days event, so be sure to check it out before the sale expires tomorrow.

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