Graco TurboBooster LX vs Joie basil Backless Booster

The basil Backless Booster is 0.7 in narrower.

Only the differences are shown.

Graco TurboBooster LXJoie basil Backless Booster
TypeBoosterBooster
List price$49.99$49.99
Booster weight40–100 lb40–120 lb
Booster height43–57 in43–60 in
Seat weight5.56 lbLightest5.67 lb
Width17.5 in16.8 inNarrowest
Head ruleEars Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.Not listed
InstallationLATCH (front-adjust), seat beltvehicle lap-shoulder belt
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Aircraft labelNot certified for aircraftNot certified for aircraft
Expires after10 years10 years

Graco TurboBooster LX

A backless booster with a front-adjust LATCH connector that keeps it from sliding when empty. Graco lists it for kids 40 to 100 lb and at least 4 years old.

  • Very light at about 5.6 lb
  • LATCH holds the seat in place
  • Integrated cup holder with hideaway storage
  • Backless only, no head support or side wings

Joie basil Backless Booster

    Ask the meadow

    TurboBooster LX or basil Backless Booster?

    Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

    Which one will my child use longer, the TurboBooster LX or the basil Backless Booster?

    The Joie basil Backless Booster: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The TurboBooster LX goes booster, up to 100 lb. The basil Backless Booster expires after 10 years.

    Which is easier to travel with?

    TurboBooster LX: 5.6 lb. basil Backless Booster: 5.7 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.

    Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.