Review on Diono Solana 2 XL Pack Of 2 2022, Dual Latch Connectors, Lightweight Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat, 8 Years 1 Booster Seat, Pink by Jay Chenier

So far I'm very impressed with the Diono Solana 2 Backless Booster. As a mom of three, I've learned what features I will and will not comprise on when it comes to safety and comfort of my kiddos. I had been searching for a booster to fit my youngest, who is quite large for her age, but not tall enough to ride without a booster seat. She had outgrown her Graco booster seat; her chubby thighs we're pressing against the armrest, and she was uncomfortable.I had gone to various stores to look at boosters that might be a little bit wider to fit her hips more comfortably, but none met my requirements. They were either wide enough with extremely thin padding, and they either featured a cup holder, or the latch system, but none featured all.I took to Best Buy where I found the Diono Solana 2 Backless Booster.The Diono is definitely wide enough for her to sit comfortably and with enough room to allow her to grow. Many boosters I looked at only accomodated up to 100 lbs, but Diono will accommodate a child up to 120 lbs. this is very important when a child is large, and not yet tall enough to ride without a booster.I am satisfied with the padding on this seat. Compared to some of the other backless boosters on the market, this booster to actually seems to have a slightly thicker padding.I own a Toyota sienna minivan, I know several people have complained about this booster being too wide for their vehicle, but this booster fits perfectly in the captain's chair, and my daughter has no issues buckling herself in.Again, this booster seat had all the features I was looking for. A wider seat, slightly thicker padding, cup holders, and even more importantly, the latch system.This booster seat does look a smidge taller than our previous seat, but overall, it's not an issue. In fact, I believe the lap belt falls better across my child's thighs (where it's supposed to be positioned) rather than across her belly.I'm so impressed that I'm going to order another one for my middle child who, on longer car rides, complains that her current Graco booster causes her back to hurt.UPDATE: I'm not changing my rating because I still love the car seat, in fact so much that I ordered another one, as I mentioned above. But I wanted to add that I'm very disappointed with Best Buy - I ordered the same booster seat, but a cheaper one. It was described as "very good" with the box being damaged. The booster seat arrived, the box was definitely damaged, but the car seat also had black markings on it. The booster seat wasn't even in the plastic bag, the tags had been removed from the seat and the plastic bag shoved on top of the seat. Best Buy is going to send me another one, but they need to be a little more careful in their description of a product! Now I have to hassle with returning the damaged booster seat. Thanks Best Buy. 🙄