BubbleBum Inflatable Travel Booster Seat for Car, Portable Booster Seat for Car - Backless, Foldable & Narrow Slim Fit -Travel Car Seat for Kids 40-100 lbs - Black

Worked great on a recent trip, it was nice to be able to pack it down for the flight and not have to worry about carrying it through the airport for use at the destination

My son has a growth delay which makes his bones and height appear two years younger than he actually is, so he needs to be in a booster longer. He has been embarrassed for friends to see him in a booster still, but this is a good compromise. His friends cant see it unless, yet it raises him enough for the seat belt to fit correctly.

We bought this for a trip that included limo service to/from the airport, a couple flights, and a rental car while we were there and this was the perfect travel booster seat solution. Just a few quick breaths and we had it ready for the limo ride, quick open of the valve and rolled up into our carry-on bag, then blew it up again to use the whole time in the rental car, then again just as easily back into our carry-on for easy access and quick use again for the limo ride home. No complaints from the seats occupant although I had read some felt like they were slipping off, etc, we didnt see that issue with our 8 year old. I would strongly recommend this as a travel solution for kids needing booster seats. Keep in mind booster seats are not permitted for use on planes unless they have been FAA approved so again, something like this that stores quickly, compactly, and easily into a carry-on or suitcase is likely to be the easiest solution.

As a parent of three kids (5, 3 and 18 months) Im faced with the oh-too-familiar problem of finding a way to fit three child car seats in the back of my vehicle. I have a mid-sized SUV with one row of back seats and - with my 5-year-old about to graduate into a booster - I knew fitting three seats side-by-side would be an issue. I was initially skeptical about the BubbleBum because it seems such a small, inconsequential and inadequate proposition. But Im pleasantly surprised to report that my expectations were completely unfounded. First off the size and portability is unbeatable. I was concerned that it would be too awkward to function as a booster seat for long-journeys, but my five-year-old is completely comfortable sitting on it. It sits - with ample room to spare - between two other childs car seats and there is plenty of space. Buckling in and out is easy. Just guide the regular lap-belt portion of your cars standard seatbelts through the two red guide clips, and youre done. This literally takes seconds to do and is far less complicated than I feared from reading some of the descriptions online. Set-up was also super-easy. Just blow-it up like a balloon, insert the air-stopping valve and youre done. The added bonus is that the BubbleBum also serves as a portable option - so if your child is traveling in a different car.....or if you need something for a taxi or a rental car.....its extremely portable.

You know those pool toys you’re racing against your breath because it starts to deflate immediately once your breath decreases? This is the same. But, I needed a super narrow seat in between two bulky convertible seats. It did the job. We had to buckle first, then shove the seat under,but we squished and survived. For travel, perfect.

I purchased this item because it can fit in the middle seat in the back with 2 rear facing carseats. I only use it when I have my niece and I just have my oldest sit in the middle. There werent any tips/ tricks or instructions on how it should be placed /worn in the car. Theres two red seatbelt holders (one on each side), which is extremely tricky for my 5 yr old to do by herself and the seatbelt tends to fly out and doesnt stay put after attaching seatbelt.

I needed to fit 3 kids in the back of a 2000 Honda Civic. Two of these fit perfectly in the back seat with a front facing car seat. It did exactly what I needed. Additionally it came with a small bag to store it when I was not using it. I was originally concerned about these losing air, but we have been using it for a month now and I havent had to re-inflate it once. My son loves it because it is much more comfortable than a regular booster seat. I would like to speak toward the two comments that almost made me not purchase this: 1. ...it was such a hassle to use each time we got in the car....keeping my son situated on it correctly and feeding the seatbelt through the red guides each time we got in and out of the car was some sort of torture session for me.... Response: I have not had any issues. I have found it takes no longer than a regular booster seat. I often keep the one red clip attached all the time. In fact, my 4-year-old son is able to put buckle himself without any issues. 2. The valve itself is strange. It does not take much to inflate the seat by mouth, but tightening the valve while not letting the air escape can be tricky. Response: I agree the valve is tricky, but i think it is a brilliant design. The valve lid screws on so that it cannot be forced open from the force of a child bouncing on the seat. This definitely makes the product more safe, but can be tricky to close it without losing air. The trick to it is to inflate it most of the way, then partially screw on the valve, then inflate fully and plug the hole with your tongue while you screw the valve the rest of the way closed. I was able to get a full inflate with ease using this strategy.

Just got back from a 4-day trip using the BubbleBum booster seats. We bought two for our 4 year old twin girls (weighing approximately 43 lbs each). We tried the booster seats out in our car first, to make sure they were comfortable. We packed them in our checked luggage and got them out at the rental car facility. Easy installation in a minivan. The girls were not able to thread the seat belt through the red clips, so we had to help them each time. They could also easily push the seat belt release, so we had to explain to them that was not safe and didn’t have any problems while riding in the car. We also had to explain that the shoulder strap needed to be across their chest for safety. (They are use to sitting in a Britax Marathon, which they can buckle-up themselves, with 5-point harness). Overall, we are very pleased with the product. Our car trips were typically 15 minutes to 1 hour long and the girls didn’t complain about being uncomfortable. They actually fell asleep a few times. We’re glad we didn’t have to pay the $10 per day, per car seat to the rental company, and we look forward to using these boosters to give friends a lift or for use in friend’s/ relative’s cars. We will continue to use our Britax Marathon convertible car seats until they reach the weight/height limits though.

Needed as front-facing for my 2-year-old which took up more space and had two more car seats fri the 5 and 7 year olds. To gain the extra space I needed, I got the BubbleBum inflatable seat for the 7-year-old. Love it! I got the extra space and my girl is happy! Very easy to use.

Doesn’t work well slides all over the place not grip to it to stay in place