One look at the Recaro Young Style Booster Car Seat, and it's no surprise that this comes from a European manufacturer known for its ergonomic take on commercial transportation seating and motorsport racing shells.

Recaro does not make baby gear, per se, but it seems that its specialized products have grown to include children's car seats. So, why would you buy a booster seat from a German company that's famous for its airplane seats? Well, that's just it. What has to be more impact-resistant than an airplane seat? So set your expectations high for the Recaro Young Style Booster Seat.

This seat has, possibly, the largest head and side wings we've ever seen in a youngster's seat--a feature Recaro calls a Side Impact Protection system. The Side Impact Protection boasts energy absorbing EPS foam (the same kind found in bicycle helmets) in the height-adjustable head rest.

Best case scenario: It offers extra support if you take a hard turn 'round a corner. Worst case scenario: It offers extra protection if you're hit from the side. But don't assume that these shock-absorbing materials make for an uncomfortable ride. The seat is padded and upholstered in a high-quality microfiber covering which is machine washable and available in several cool colors--and if you look up the word "microfiber" in the mom dictionary, you'll find it means stain resistant!

One final word about ergonomics: Most of us spend more time sitting than in any other body posture. Sitting, however, is probably the worst body posture to be in because of the stress to the spine. This is why those long plane, train, and car rides are so uncomfortable. Recaro seeks to reduce this stress and the back pain that ensues by designing ergonomic seats that adapt to the particular dimensions of the sitter's body.

Given all the high-tech high-quality features, the seat isn't unreasonably heavy and comes with convenient carrying handles for moving it between vehicles.

So, if you're looking for a child seat that is equal parts comfort and style, the Recaro Young Style is top of the line.

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