Child Passenger Safety Week is September 19-25 – and if you are the parent of a young child, it is the perfect time for you to revisit car seat safety. Knowing when to switch your child from an infant seat, to a convertible seat, to a booster seat can be confusing. Find more info about child passenger safety here.
Speaking of booster seats, many states now require that kids be in a booster, and CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Research has shown that the using a belt-positioning booster seats reduces the risk of injury to children by nearly 60 percent compared to the use of seat belts alone.
Recently I was given the opportunity to review the (new this year!) Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster Seat. We had just moved our 4.5 year old into a booster about a month prior to receiving the Chicco Strada, and I was excited to compare the 2 seats. The seat that we purchased was a $40 basic model that we picked up at Target, and while it does the job we have found the Chicco Strada to be more comfortable and better made overall.
Some features of the Chicco KeyFit Strada include:
- Easy to install and use
- Made for kids ages 4-10, 38″-57″ tall and 33-100 pounds
- Triple zone side-impact protection (extra padded)
- Height and Width are both adjustable
- Fabric Cover is removable and machine washable
- Converts to backless booster for kids 40-100 lbs
As I mentioned, we feel that the Chicco KeyFit Strada is better made than the cheaper booster we had purchased previously. If I had to choose my favorite feature it would be that the seat adjusts to the size of your child. I love that the seat belt is held back by the orange “clip” (seen in the picture above), so that my daughter no longer complains about her neck being sore from the belt. An added plus is that she can comfortably sleep in this seat because of the padded headrest. The Chicco KeyFit Strada was named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety “Best Bet” as well. You can view the IIHS rankings here. Learn more about the Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster Seat here.
I am thrilled because Chicco has given me 1 Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster Seat to give away to one of you!
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive a Chicco KeyFit Strada Booster Seat
How can you win?
You can enter up to 4 times:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what feature of the Chicco KeyFit Strada that you like best. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)
2) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:
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4) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals that I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
Who is eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10 PM EST
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
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I love the seat belt strap holder too. I remember always complaining about the seat belt when I was little and it’s nice to know my daughter won’t have to do the same.
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I love that the cover is machine washable! So important!
I’m a subscriber! (to your feed!)
I like the piece that holds the seatbelt back. My daughter is almost ready for a booster seat so this would be great! Thanks for the opportunity! :-)
I love that it has Triple zone side-impact protection. And that the height adjusts!
My favorite feature…..like most chicco products…..Fabric Cover is removable and machine washable.
Other than the features you mentioned, I love that I can take the cover off and wash it!!
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It’s so sturdy and supportive. But it’s not bulky!
I already subscribe via RSS :)
I love that this product covers such a wide age and weight range – this would be so nice to have for my daughter!
The adjustable seat sounds good. I need a good booster for my 7 & 10 year olds, they still don’t meet the height requirements.
I like the seat belt clip. The kids always complain about the seatbelt rubbing their neck.
I like that it is adjustable!
I love the cup holder. I don’t know how many times cups end up on the floor because there’s no where to put them.
I love the triple side impact protection.
I am a subscriber.
The fabric is removable and washable…..yeah!
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I like the Triple zone side-impact protection and that the height and width are adjustable.
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I love the easiness to install.
I love the ful back booster being adjustable, being able to use it for bigger kids. High back boosters with side impact rests are so much safer (and more comfy).
I subscribe to your feed. Thanks for all the great info!
Great giveaway! I love that the height and width adjust, and of course that I can take the cover off to wash it! Thanks!
Love that it was recommended by the consumer safety commission!
I love the idea of the seat belt holder. My son is 4 1/2 and so I will be moving him out of his Britta car seat into a booster seat soon. This sounds great!
I subscribe via google reader!
I love that it is washable.
I love that it is machine washable, and that you can adjust the positions of the height!
I already subscribe! Love it thanks!
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I love that not only the height is adjustable, but also the width! I don’t think I’ve seen that in a booster seat before! :)
I love the fact that the cover is washable! My DS tends to make a mess in his carseat!
i’m a subscriber!
I get your e-mails and they’re awesome!
LOVE the cup holder. No more cups under the front seats!
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I shared this on my facebook page.
Machine washable is a MUST! Love that it converts! Great giveaway! Keep up the good work!
I like the triple zone side-impact protection and that the height and width are adjustable.
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I like that it is washable.
I <3 Triple zone side-impact protection (extra padded)!! Plus the height adjustment! Not all kids are the same! :)
Entire backrest adjusts up and sidewings adjust out for maximum protection of head, shoulder and lumbar zones. I love this for safety of my child.
love the safety features and the fact that it can be used for children of all sizes. with more than one child, it will surely be passed on!
I posted the giveaway on my wall.
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I subscribe to your email newsletter! Thanks!
I’m very impressed. their seat were actually ranked NO. 1 for safety and easy of installation by Consumer Reports. You can use with children 4-10 yrs, 38”-57”, and 33-100 lbs. Converts to backless booster for children from 40-100 lbs!! It’s way too much for this seat, i hope i can win this!!!
I love the padded headrest, my kids always fall asleep in the car, and that looks like it would be super comfy!
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I have this seat for my 6 year old and he LOVES it. I love that he can easily get in and out and be comfortable even on road trips. My 4 year old would love to have it when we switch her over in a few months. Thanks
I loved my chicco infant carrier and I love that they have boosters too. Saftey and comfort are the #1 things I look for in a carseat.
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I really like the headrest. The booster my son is in now is hard to sleep in. My daughter is getting ready to be moved from a car seat to a booster soon so this would be a great prize for us!
Hello! I think the best feature for my daughter would be the padded headrest. As of now she has a really hard time getting comfy while riding in the car so this may help her to take a little nap!
Great safety features.
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The seatbelt feature would be great cause that has always been an issue with my other kids.
Since all of the grandparents live over 2 hours away – along with our other road trips! – my son spends a lot of time in his carseat, so comfort is a high priority for us!
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I love the side impact protection. Very important!
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Like the extra padding for safety
I am also a subscriber!
love all the safety features — safe but not bulky.
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The height and width adjustment.
I love the adjustable height and width ensuring that I have the proper seatbelt placement to keep my little guy as protected as possible.
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Lots of good things about this booster. Washable – yeah! Deep side wings for neck support while napping – yeah! The most important feature to me – Entire backrest adjusts up and side wings adjust out for maximum protection of head, shoulder and lumbar zones. Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Machine Washable! best two words for moms to hear about kids gear!
Lots of good things about this booster. Washable – yeah! The best part – Entire backrest adjusts up and side wings adjust out for maximum protection of head, shoulder and lumbar zones. Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Our infant seat and stroller are Chicco brand and I am a firm believer that Chicco is one of the best brands out there! If I do not win this contest, I will be purchasing one of these boosters in a couple of years for my son.
I love that the cover is washable but also that the back removes for older children.
I love that the height & width are adjustable. Custom fit is awesome!
Machine washable cover!
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I am a subscriber to your blog.
I like that the seat has more energy-absorbing EPS foam.
I like that it has Triple zone side-impact protection.
I am a subscriber.
I subscribe to emails.
I love the cup holder! My son will soon be switching from a car seat to a booster. He’d be so happy to finally have a cup holder.
the seat belt clip is nice…no whining that the seat belt is in their face
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I shared on facebook
I like that you can wash the fabric and also that the back comes off for a backless booster.
I subscribe via google reader.
i love that it is machine washable!
I love that the cover can come off and is machine washable.. so important with a little boy
I am a subscriber
I like the cushioned headrest, it looks much more comfortable than other seats.
I love the fact that it is adjustable in both width and height. This would come in handy and save me from having to buy one in a few months. I hope I win! Fingers crossed!!
Love that it is adjustable.
Great car seat! I love the washable cover!!!! Thanks for the chance!
I’m an email newsletter subscriber:)
I also just posted on Facebook…hope I win!!!
In a few months my soon to be four year old will need a booster – plus I’m do with my third boy around then, too. If I win this carseat, I won’t have to buy 2! I LOVE the height adjuster, I have never heard of that on booster seats!
i like the Triple zone side-impact protection (extra padded).
I am a subscriber to your emails.
I love that the cover is machine washable. That is a great feature!
We have the Chicco Infant carseat and couldn’t be happier!
I love the cupholder on this one–very nice!
I like that the height and width are both adjustable.
I subscribe to your email feed.
I like the Triple zone side-impact protection (extra padded).
I subscribe via google reader.
I like that it works for 33-100lbs.
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I love the fact that this booster adjusts to the size of your child.
I promoted on my Facebook page.
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I am currently a subscriber!
I am signed up for your emails.
I like that the backrest adjusts to grow with your child. It’s a really nice looking booster!
I like the adjustable heighth and width!!
I like the fact that it is adjustable and the back is removable. Plus, the loop that hold the seatbelt back looks a little more difficult for my son to unlatch.
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I subscribe via email.
Shared on my facebook page too.
I think this looks like a great seat. We are going to move my older daughter to a booster, I will have to research this one! thanks :)
I like that the side wings adjust too!
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I like that it is convertible.
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i love the fact the weight can go up so high so can grow w/ my little one.
i like that i can take the cover off easily to wash..very important to me!
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Love the extra padding! The ones I’ve looked at don’t seem very padded at all.
I subscribe via google reader.
My favorite feature is the cupholders that you can clip on! I love it!
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I like the fact that the cover is machine washable.
I subscribe to the email newsletter.
Tweeted about the giveaway!
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I promoted this on my Facebook page.
I love the piece that holds the seatbelt back and that it is machine washable!
I love that it is convertible for when the child gets older. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I love that it is adjustable in both width and height. This would be a huge benefit! I hope that I win the seat. My six-year-old would be so excited!
my neice would love this. love the cup holder and that it is washable.
Converts to backless booster for children from 40-100 lbs.
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i like that it’s a high back booster and also that the fabric cover is removable and machine washable!
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I like that this one is adjustable. We’re starting to think about boosters for when my daughter turns 4. I hope she weighs 40 lb by then so she can legally be moved out of her car seat. Her legs are too long, so she likes to kick the back of the front seat.
I am an email subscriber
Love the side impact protection!
Email subscriber.
I like that the cover can be removed and cleaned!
I subscribe to your e-mail and with 7 grandkids I could really use this.
I LOVE that the cover is removable and washable! Great for my messy toddler!
I love that seat converts to a backless and will adjust as my son gets older!
I am an email subscriber,love that it is height and width adjustable.
I also subscribe to your e-mail newsletter!
I am an email subscriber,granddaughter could use this.
I shared this on my page
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! that the cover is machine washable
I’m a RSS subscriber
I love the whole seat,but the seatbelt not rubbing their neck anymore,that would be great.And the cup holder is a plus.This is a great giveaway!!!!!!! You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
I already Subscribe to EMAIL !!!!!!!!!!!
I like that it is washable
I’m interested that it is height and width adjustable
love your site! I like the simple look of the seat.
I like that it’s good up to 100 lbs.
I subscribe via google reader.
I like overall look of the car seat. I looks like a race car seat.
I LOVE that I can wash it! You can’t do that with all of them.
I like the safety but it is still easy to use and install
I get your email
I tweeted about this giveaway!
I am already an e-mail subscriber!
I am subscribed to your post through email
I like the padded headrest. Great for taking naps on long rides!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
We are in the market for a booster!
tweeted about it!
thanks!
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I get your emails
I like that it converts into a backless booster because my 8 year old still needs a booster seat but doesn’t want anyone to really see it.
I like the multiple adjustment options!
I like the adjustment features!!!
I like the seat belt strap holder.
I LOVE the fact that the height AND the width are adjustable!!! This is GREAT!!
I already get your e-mails and appreciate them ALL!! Thanks :0)
I love that the cover is removable and washable!!
Hello
I love this Booster seat it looks so comfortable . As a mother of four small children between 4-12 I definitely could use this seat. I love that it is adjustable and that it’s weight max is up to 100lbs. I also love the feature of a cup holder especially for long car rides or trips. This is awesome !!!!.
I am a fan because it is approved safe seat. I love that it is easily installed. AND it is the correct size for my daughter
I love that the cover is machine washable!!!
I subscribe via e-mail!!!
I think it’s great that it has 9 different height positions. We have always been very happy with all of the chicco products we have bought.
I am already an e-mail subscriber.
machine washable cover!
Aside from the safety features, I love that the cover is removable and machine washable- a must!!
I already subscribe to your feed.
I love the fact that it holds a child up to 100 pounds – i have very tall and healthy boys and it fits them good. I also enjoy reading stretching a buck everyday:-)
I subscribe via google reader.
My favorite features are the triple zone side-impact protection and that the height and width are adjustable.
I love that the cover is washable! I so need this as my son is 4 1/2 and he needs a booster very badly!
I love the deep side wings for nap support. I always worry that my daughter doesn’t have enough support while she is napping her booster seat.
Already a subscriber by e-mail! :) Thanks for everything!
Would love this booster for either of my preschoolers! Love the fact that the headrest and side wings adjust OUT as well as UP! :)
Great Giveaway! I love the fact that ■Converts to backless booster for kids 40-100 lbs. My twins are almost ready for a booster seat and this would be great!
I love that it is washable!
Would love to win! Love the fact it has triple side impact protection. Safety is #1!
I love the safety this seat provides. It would be perfect for my grandson. Would love to win it for him!!
What a wonderful giveaway! I like the safety features of this seat. I would love to win it for my son!!
I like the extra padding and that it is easily washable.
I am an email subscriber
I love that it has extra protection/padding and that the cover comes off and can be machine washed. Thanks!
I subscribe via google reader.
I like the clips that keep the seat belt from digging into the child’s neck
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I follow too!
I like you on FB and I shared on my page
I subscribe on google reader
I’m a Reader subscriber! :)
I love the Pearl! I would think the grey would help hide the grime :)
I love the Chicco brand. we started with the travel set.
I subscribe to the email newsletter
Machine washable cover! Can’t beat that!
I love the age/weight range of this car seat! Very nice!
I subscribe via reader
Hooray for the removable, washable cover!
I love the extra padding and the fact the headrest is adjustable. I drive a Jeep and it doesn’t have headrests so that is very important to me.
My favorite feature is that the height and width are adjustable.
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I love that it would be safe! Extra padding sounds great!
I subscribe on google.
I love the adjustments. This would be great for my son!
I love that it looks like the lap belt looks like it would have a good fit due to the cut out areas of the arm rests. Less than two weeks ago I moved my almost 5 year old into a highback booster, and I feel like the lap belt doesn’t have a snug fit.
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cover is removeable and washable
i tweeted about the giveaway
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i subscribe via email
Saftey is ALWAYS my number one when looking to buy anything for my kids. Therefore, the feature I best like is that the “backrest adjusts up and sidewings adjust out for maximum protection of head, shoulder and lumbar zones.” My son is turning four soon and this would be perfect as we have been looking to upgrade. On the Today show the other day they talked about many different booster seats and how a lot of them fail the test for safety. I am really impressed with the Chicco Strada. Thanks for the oppurtunity. Becca
I like the age and weight range! I could use this!!!
I like the machine washable cover – that is very important.
I love that it has Triple zone side-impact protection.
It’s tough to find a booster with head rests, and I like that it starts at 33 pounds.
And I’m a subscriber!
Gonna have to say the safety features are the favorite. That IS what it’s for, after all!
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I love the fact that the booster seat allows for the the seatbelt to be held back with clips. My little ones are always pulling at the seatbelt to get it off of their necks.
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washable fabric cover – we have one who gets car sick sometimes. :(
I like that it’s easy to install. Thanks!
I’m also an email subscriber. Thanks!
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