NOT RECOMMENDED – The Mothers Choice Levi is not a good choice as the next step from a rear-facing seat.
Basic Information
- Type of Seat – Type B/E Convertible Booster (Forward Facing / Booster)
- Recline – None (only upright position)
- Suitable For – Children once forward facing (approx 6 months to 8 years)
- Current Price (Sep 2024) – $369
Key Issues
- ✕ No recline function – very upright seating
- ✕ Manual rethread harness – requires uninstalling seat to adjust
- ✕ Very difficult seatbelt path installation
- ✕ Only 3 harness positions
Installation of the Mothers Choice Levi
The installation requires the sash to go over the top section of the seat, the lap to go under the armrest; coming together to go behind the seat out the other side and under the arm rest again.
Common Installation Errors
- Forgetting to put the sash over the top section of the seat
- Not routing the belt behind the seat
- Using a locking clip incorrectly
These errors compromise the safety of the child.
Recline on Mothers Choice Levi
There is very little recline with the Mothers Choice Levi booster seat. This will cause it to be extremely upright or conform to your car’s contouring; making it especially uncomfortable for younger travellers.
Harness Adjustment
When your child grows you will need to uninstall the seat in order to adjust the harness height to the next position. The fact the Mothers Choice Levi is limited to ONLY 4 harness positions limits its use.
Comparison to Britax Maxi Rider
| Feature | Mothers Choice Levi | Britax Maxi Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Seat | B/E Convertible Booster | B/E Convertible Booster |
| Recline | No Recline | Yes Recline |
| Harness Adjustment | Manual Rethread | Easy Adjust |
| Harness Positions | Only 3 | 5 |
| Installation | Difficult | Easy |
| Width | 43 cm | 47 cm |
Conclusion
The Mothers Choice Levi (B/E type seat) Convertible booster seat is a style of seat which should be phased out. There are better alternatives available, such as extended harnessing (Type G) seats.
The suggested extended harnessing baby car seat is the Britax Maxi Guard.