Mothers Choice Levi Booster Seat Review 🪑
⚠️ Not recommendedThe Mothers Choice Levi is not a good choice as the next step from a rear-facing seat.
📋 Basic information
🔑 Key specs
- TypeB/E Convertible Booster
- ReclineNone (only upright)
- Suitable for~6 months to 8 years
- Price (Sep 2024)$369
🚩 Major 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 the 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 3 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, reclines |
| Harness adjustment | ✕ Manual rethread | ✅ Easy adjust |
| Harness positions | ✕ Only 3 | ✅ 5 |
| Installation | ✕ Difficult | ✅ Easy |
| Width | 43 cm | 47 cm |
Not recommended
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.
💡 Suggested alternative: Britax Maxi Guard → Suitable once the child has turned forward facing (usually around 14–24 months of age)
❓ Frequently asked questions
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