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Diono Connect3 R High-Back Booster

Diono Connect3 R Review

Seat is good for you if:
  • You need to fit 3 across.
  • You have non-removable headrests.
Use caution if you:
  • This version does not have lower anchors.
Stand-out features:
  • Narrow Product Width
  • Fun colors
  • Easy buckle access
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Our Review of the 

Diono Connect3 R High-Back Booster

Diono Connect3 R Review

Age

Our recommendation: From 5 years until it's outgrown (average 10-12 years of age)

Type

A 2-in-1 booster that has a high back and a backless mode

When

From 5+, but the child must be mature enough to sit properly at all times

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Stand Out Features of this Car Seat

Narrow Product Width

This booster seat is only 16.5" wide in high-back mode and 16" wide in the backless mode. 3-across fit: it should work well in some three across situations. 

Fun colors

Diono is known for making seats in fun colors instead of only having the usual gray and black color schemes. This new booster is no exception! 

Easy buckle access

Diono has designed the Connect3 R booster with easy access to the seat belt buckle in mind.  Even with two of these boosters side by side, it's still easy to access the buckles due to the way the belt path is designed. 

Seat is good for you if 

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You need to fit 3 across.

If you need to fit 3 across and at least one of your kids is in a booster, this is a good option to try before going to a backless booster or the Ride Safer Travel Vest. It's narrow enough that it may work for you!

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You have non-removable headrests.

If you have a vehicle with non-removable forward-tiliting headrests in your backseat, your high back booster options are limited. But this booster, and any of the other Diono boosters will work with those kinds of headrests. 

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This version does not have lower anchors.

Not having lower anchors does not affect the safety of this product. The important thing to note is that children should be taught to buckle in their seat when they are being dropped off to school or other activities. This keeps the booster from becoming a projectile in the event of a crash. 

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Quirks to be aware of

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Child Fit Information

We had an almost 10 year old with us. She was 57 pounds and 53." This booster gave her a great seat belt fit. She found the shoulder belt guide easy-to-use and she thought the booster was comfortable. 

Installation Information

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Airplane Use

Like all boosters, the Diono Connect3 R does NOT have aircraft approval. For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.

Videos

This carseat does not have any videos yet.

SITS Bottom Line

The Diono Connect3 R high-back booster comes in a variety of fun colors, breaking away from the typical gray and black options. It's a good choice for families needing three across or dealing with non-removable, forward-tilting headrests. Although it lacks lower anchors, teaching kids to buckle it in helps prevent it from becoming a projectile.

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Specifications

Diono

Connect3 R High-Back Booster

Product Information

Weight: 10.8 lbs

Width: 16.5"

Rear Facing Limits

Forward-Facing Limits

No Back Booster Limits

Height: 63"

Weight: 40-120lbs

Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest

Highest Belt Guide Settings

20.5"

High Back Booster Limits

Height: 63"

Weight: 40-120lbs

Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest

Other Important Details

Expiration Limit

8 Years

Crash Replacement Policy

replace after a moderate or severe crash

Vehicle Seat Protectors

This brand allows Diono mats:

Diono Ultra Mat

Diono Grip It Car Seat Protector

Diono Super Mat

Other Accessories Approved For This Brand

Diono Ultra Dry Seat Child Car Seat Pad