SeatSnug Review
I was sent a SeatSnug for review. I was excited to review something that would keep my older son safe and secure in his new highback booster seat. While I do love the idea of the item and others had some great things to say about it, the FireFamily has had some issues.
I had a rough time installing the SeatSnug. I’ll be honest. It frustrated me. It angered me. I might have cussed. And I eventually had to employ my husband to finish/fix it for me. Turns out that I was trying to put it on backward. The problem with that problem? The SeatSnug is made so it is NOT removable. So I couldn’t fix my error once we figured it out. Well, we did, but we had to get out pliers and work really hard with it. And, so, more time was wasted and more cussing may or may not have occured. Blame FireDad for the latter on that round of the installation.
Once installed, it was easy to learn how to use. Button out means it is off and you can maneuver the seatbelt to get your child buckled in properly. Button in means it is on. You shouldn’t turn the button on until the seatbelt is properly secured around your child and is as snug as possible. Once on, the seatbelt does not move anymore! Seat and, as such, child stay securely in one spot. Win!
But… I always have a but, don’t I?
I do like the idea of the SeatSnug. I want my son’s new booster seat to sit still in the truck. The problem is that we own a full-extended cab truck. I am short enough as it is and reaching the buckle to latch the seat belt is hard enough as it is for me. To effectively make the SeatSnug work (meaning reaching the button to turn it off and on) I have to throw myself across BigBrother’s lap while halfway climbing into the truck. To be fair, I have to do that anyway just to buckle him but I just have to bother him for longer (and climb!) in order to use the SeatSnug. To be fair, safety is always a higher priority than the child’s comfort and so he can deal with Mommy flinging herself across his lap for ten seconds a car ride. Right?
Due to my height restrictions, the vehicle we use and the “this can never be removed” feature of the SeatSnug, I won’t say that it is my favorite item on the planet. I do, however, think it is a pretty nifty addition to your safety regimine in your vehicle, especailly those who are now using booster seats in the cars and/or with seats that are not LATCH compatible. Keeping the seat snug and in one place is a great, great idea. Maybe I just need a pair of high heels. (But I prefer flats… so…)
Tags: booster seat, car seat, safety, vehicles
