Designed for ultimate portability, Monterey 5iST FixSafe transforms in seconds from a compact fold to a full-size booster seat, without compromising safety or comfort. We are not liable for anything anyone says or does as a result of reading our opinions on this site. I have been informed by other reviewers that the Monterey 4DXT manual storage location is pretty typical for Diono, but I will freely admit that I could not find it. The seat is relatively simple to attach to the chassis of the car with ISOFIX and must be fitted prior to use. While it is bulky and won’t work well in a three across situation, the Diono Monterey XT is a great option for bigger littles and littles who prefer extra padding.

AD – We have been gifted the diono Monterey XT Fix car seat for the purpose of this blog post – diono Monterey XT Fix Car Seat Review. Simply attach the lower anchors to the vehicle anchors and remove the slack in the straps by pulling on both of the adjuster tails at the front of the booster seat.Our spring break was held just before the pandemic kicked into high gear, so we were able to take our models on a long (7 hour) drive as soon as this seat arrived. It has an extending headrest which can be adapted into 11 different positions and the seat has a really easy one-handed height adjustment.

Our contoured premium soft fabrics - with layered foam padding that provide comfort and support can be easily removed for machine washing. Designed with a simple 4 step installation and adjustable rigid latch FixSafe connectors, Monterey 5iST FixSafe can be used straight out of the box, with no assembly required. The Monterey 4DXT has a recline angle adjuster that can be adjusted to match the recline of the vehicle seat. They are so well made and the one I have I can carry on my back to take on trips, the plane and more which is pretty cool.These lower anchor connectors are attached to the seat differently from those that are used for installation on harnessed car seats. The Walmart (Rakuten Marketing) Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commissions by advertising and linking to Walmart.

The seat bottom is extra long to support growing legs and features thick, AirTek foam and tapered sides for total comfort as they travel. One of the best things about the Monterey2 is that it is hugely adjustable – as well as the headrest adjusting over 16cm with 11 different positions, this booster seat has an ingenious width adjuster too. The lap belt sits low on her hips and the shoulder belt makes contact with her shoulder and not her neck. Engineered with side impact protection - our rigid shell is reinforced with 2 layers of high-impact aluminum and EPS energy absorbing foam,to protect the head, shoulders, and torso.Well unlike many of the others not only does the headrest move up and down but the width of the seat itself can be altered. The Diono Monterey XT has extra foam padded throughout the seat, which contributes to the child’s overall comfort. Install the monterey® 2XT booster securely and in seconds thanks to integrated LATCH connectors and front adjusters, the monterey® 2XT can also be used as a backless booster and packs flat for travel and storage. They look like they are upside down and it will feel strange to install them this way, but it is correct. The original 2-in-1 booster seat with one of a kind, easy-adjust, separate height and width expansion.

The Monterey XT is a well-fitting option for any child who is ready to ride in a booster seat, especially those with larger builds and those who prefer some extra padding. Read along as we find hidden gems, pack as much holiday time in as possible, while working a 9-5 and find amazing and unusual experiences. However, our reviews and educational materials are OUR opinions and are not that of Safe Kids, NHTSA, or anyone other than us. There is a manual storage pouch under the cover on the right side of the backless booster portion of the seat. Car Seats for the Littles Inc does not solicit charitable contributions from donors who are residents of Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.They are also a lot deeper than other seats we have tried, making it (as I am told by the tester) more comfortable. But alas, the manual storage location is well-hidden, and I fear that many caregivers will not be as thorough as I was with attempting to locate the manual, and will use the booster seat without reading it because they will be unable to find it. The backless portion of the seat falls off when the back is lifted, which is a bit of a pain (even though the back re-attaches quite easily). She likes that she can cross her legs (although she doesn’t travel like that), which shows she has freedom of movement, particularly compared to her old seat.