Removing the back adds about 2″ to the depth but then you lose all the side-impact protection (and sleep support) afforded by the back and headwings.
Pics below of oobr installed in a 2008 Dodge Avenger. To my knowledge, all vehicles with these types of problematic headrests in the rear seating positions are new enough to have LATCH in those positions so you should be able to take advantage of the recline on the oobr. Newer models of Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, Wrangler and Dodge Avenger come to mind (there are probably others too – these are just the models I’ve encountered recently). The oobr was designed to allow you to safely recline a sleeping child (to a certain extent) if you follow the specific instructions in the manual.ĭue to the unique recline feature – oobr might be your best booster option in rear seating positions with fixed, angled head restraints that are neither adjustable nor removable.
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Parents tend to do this anyway because (usually) they didn’t read the instruction manual but this can be a very unsafe practice with dangerous consequences if the product isn’t intended to be used this way. Almost all boosters with “recline” positions cannot actually be reclined for the comfort of a sleeping child. While many highback boosters have so-called “recline positions”, that doesn’t mean what most consumers think it means. On the flip side, it does make the product heavier and more expensive.Ībility to recline a sleeping child safely (only when used as a highback booster andonly if attached to lower LATCH anchors in your vehicle). Rigid LATCH is a more secure attachment and may offer advantages in side-impact crashes. While adding LATCH attachments to high-end boosters is currently all the rage, most other “Latchable” boosters currently on the market here in North America have flexible LATCH attachments. What advantages does oobr have over other high-end boosters? Neutral covers also available if bright and colorful just aren’t your thing. Unique layer of comfort foam helps to keep kids… well, comfortable!Ĭute and funky fabrics that “speak” to older kids (and parents too!). Magnesium back frame and steel headrest structure lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam True recline feature (but only when used with the back portion and attached to lower LATCH anchors in the vehicle)Ĭrypton® Super Fabrics are stain and spill-resistant Detachable “drink-thingy” (aka, the cupholder) can be placed on either side of the booster and is dishwasher-safeĪpproved for use with Ford Motor Company inflatable seat belts.7 year lifespan from date of manufacture.Depth: with back 13″, backless 15″ (you gain 2″ of depth when the back portion is removed).Width: 11 1/2″ at narrowest point in the rear.Tallest Height Setting: 20 1/2″ to the opening for the shoulder belt guide (measured the same way).Lowest Height Setting: 14″ to the opening for the shoulder belt guide (measured with back in the fully upright position).
By comparison, the clek olli backless booster is only 5.4 lbs according to the same scale which makes the backless oobr almost twice the weight of the olli. Product Weight (according to my digital bathroom scale) is 20.4 lbs with the back and 10.0 lbs without the back.Child Weight & Height Ratings: 33-100 lbs, 38″-57″ tall, at least 4 years old with back 40-100 lbs, 40″-57″ tall, at least 4 years old when used backless.It’s also currently a “ Best Bet” pick according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). So, what exactly is an Oobr? It’s a dual mode (highback or backless) belt-positioning booster from Clek. The holidays are over, the kids are back in school and it’s time to get back to business here at ! For me, that means completing the review of the clek oobr that has been hanging out in my dining room for longer than I care to admit. The tree has been put out for composting, the empty wine bottles stashed in the recycling bin, the lights on the house… well, they’ll probably stay up until April but that’s fine with me.
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