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Kaboost Chair Booster Review

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Kaboost Chair Booster

The Kaboost chair booster stretches out to securely fit almost any dining chair.

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The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a way to boost an older toddler up to reach the dinner table, Kaboost is a great choice. This portable chair booster fits under almost any dining chair to raise it up so kids don't have to sit on their knees to be at the right height for dinner. Kaboost folds up fairly small for travel or for storage, so it's a good product for grandma's house.
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Pros

  • Fits most dining chairs.
  • Stays on chair even if you move the chair around.
  • Widens chair base for stability.
  • Two height options just by turning the booster over.
  • Folds easily for travel or storage.

Cons

  • No straps to keep child on chair.

Description

  • Portable chair booster for children.
  • Holds up to 300 lbs., so it won't break if an adult accidentally sits on the boosted chair.
  • Can be fitted to almost any dining chair in just a few seconds.
  • Approximate retail price - $40.

Guide Review - Kaboost Chair Booster Review

Kaboost is a booster unlike any other you've seen! Rather than boosting the child from the top of the chair, Kaboost fits underneath dining chairs to raise the overall height of the chair, so kids can sit in the chair just like an adult and be a part of the family table. This product is best suited to older toddlers and young school age kids, as it does not have any straps to hold the child in the chair. This is a plus for the age groups I mentioned above, though, as they would generally prefer not to sit in what they see as a "baby chair."

Kaboost offers two height positions, which are changed simply by turning the booster portion over. The arms of the Kaboost stretch out and are spring loaded so that they snap back against the chair legs and stay put once you fit it to the chair. The part of the booster that the chair legs sit in is rubbery, so your dining chairs won't be scratched or dented by using Kaboost. The bottom of the Kaboost is also rubbery, so it won't slide around when your child climbs up, and it won't scratch floors. When the Kaboost is on the chair, you can move the chair around, and the Kaboost will stay on the chair thanks to the spring-loaded arms. The Kaboost also widens the base of the dining chair, which adds to the stability of the chair and makes it less likely to tip over when a child climbs up.

Kaboost also folds up to a fairly small V-shaped unit for travel. You could easily fit the booster in a suitcase or keep it in the back of your car for trips. It's designed really well, so it fits lots of different types of dining chairs.

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