]Britax Hi-Liner Booster Review ๐ช
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Summary: Recommended (Update, 2016)
The Britax Hi-Liner booster hasn’t changed in many years and is a very wide booster seat, with the addition of the anti-submarining clip. Britax have since released the Kid Guard โ a booster without armrests, allowing easier access to the seat belt buckle.
When budget constraints mean a fully harnessed Type G seat isn’t possible, the cost-effective Hi-Liner may be the right solution.
Infa Secure has a dedicated booster, the Vario, offering more protection via Air Cocoon Technology โ but its headrest is harder to adjust, and it doesn’t have an anti-submarining clip at all.
โ๏ธ Britax Hi-Liner booster review
โ Pros
- โข Headrest holds your child’s head upright when they fall asleep
- โข Easy to use with the car’s seat belt
- โข Doesn’t take up too much room in a small car โ in some cars, allows 3 across
- โข Anti-submarining clip is a genuine safety bonus
- โข Britax was first to introduce an anti-submarining clip to prevent a child sliding under the lap section of the seat belt โ though it must be set correctly for your child
โ Cons
- โข Padding on the bottom of the seat is a little thin
- โข The anti-submarining clip (SLIDEGUARD) ships at maximum length โ if a parent doesn’t adjust it for their child, the lap belt can sit higher under their ribs
- โข Safety relies on the parent actively using and adjusting the clip โ unlike competitors that build anti-submarining protection directly into a lower, bucket-style seat back
Overall: great if you have limited back seat space โ it looks good and is versatile for a growing child. Just remember the anti-submarining protection depends entirely on parents correctly threading the lap belt through the clip every time.
๐ Hi-Liner booster seat description
The Hi-Liner SG booster from Safe n Sound includes:
Deep side wings contain your child’s head and body, shielding them from impacting the vehicle door in a crash. The EPS foam liner provides additional protection, absorbing energy to protect your child’s head.
The one-hand adjustable headrest changes height simply, to comfortably fit your growing child.
Red colour-coded seat belt guides indicate the correct belt path and positioning for ease of use.
๐ก๏ธ SLIDEGUARD Clip
The SLIDEGUARD Clip is a genuinely life-saving device โ it stops your child sliding under the lap belt (submarining) during impact, minimising the risk of abdominal injury.
The Hi-Liner SG is the first expandable booster seat designed with slots in the seat cover and shell, compatible with the Safe-n-Sound Protecta Harness(now a discontinued product line)
โ Frequently asked questions
Is the Britax Hi-Liner recommended?
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What is the SLIDEGUARD clip and why does it matter?
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What are the downsides of the Hi-Liner?
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How does it compare to the Infa Secure Vario?
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Is the Hi-Liner good for fitting three across?
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Should I upgrade to the Infa Emerge instead?
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