We had a chance to visit the Kiddy USA booth at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas and we were pleasantly shocked by the new Kiddy Cruiser 3 Highback Booster that will be coming to the U.S. market in Spring 2017! This new improved version of the Kiddy Cruiserfix Pro is considerably taller than the original model. We measured 23″ to the bottom of the belt guide in the tallest height setting! Check out the pics – it’s even taller than the discontinued Kiddy World Plus booster. This. Is. Awesome!!!
UPDATE 4/1/17: Cruiser 3 is now available at BuyBuyBaby and is coming soon to Babies R Us!
Kiddy Cruiser 3 Specs & Features:
- 33 – 120 lbs.
- Up to 63″ tall (that’s 5′ 3″!)
- Highback booster only (cannot remove back and use as a backless booster)
- Height and width adjusts simultaneously
- Seat depth (leg support) is also adjustable
- Rigid LATCH attachments
- Unique shoulder belt guide traps seatbelt so it cannot slip out of guide unintentionally
- Various types of thick energy-absorbing foam (Honey Comb V2, EPP & EPS)
- Kiddy Shock Absorber “crumple zone” technology in lap belt area
- MSRP $259
Open the guide to slide the shoulder belt inside – release it and it’s locked inside!
Reflective panels & a dot pattern that represent a Morse Code message: “Kiddy – we love our kids.”
Compared with Kiddy World Plus booster. Same overall height but belt guides are situated differently on Cruiser 3, allowing for a taller child – up to 63″.
2017 fashions for Kiddy Cruiser 3 Booster
Currently, the Kiddy Cruiserfix Pro Booster (aka Cruiser 1) is on our exclusive list of Recommended Seats and we have a full review of that model HERE. We look forward to reviewing the Kiddy Cruiser 3 model in the near future. Cruiser 3 is now available at BuyBuyBaby and is coming soon to Babies R Us.
Great post and thanks for sharing your thoughts .,It is the second time that I buy a kiddy car seat for my son. I love the fact that if he falls asleep in the car he has the 2 sides not only for protection during a collision but also for support on his head and neck. it is very safe and worth the price. It is so easy to use. If you have to change the car seat from a car to another car it is so easy. It works like a booster but the security level is the best. I am so happy with this car seat
Does anyone know if this seat is out yet and where can I buy it ?
Hi Sheryl – it’s out! BuyBuyBaby has it in stock now: http://fave.co/2oo1Ij5
Babies R Us should be getting it soon as well.
Curious if you know if this seat is considered a narrow high back booster? I need a tall, narrow high back to fit my large family into our tiny car 🙂
Also do you know when it will become available? Thanks!
Hi Andrea, no – the Kiddy booster definitely isn’t what I would consider narrow. Last I heard the release date was Spring but I will follow up with Kiddy and ask for an update on the ETA.
Interested if there has been an updated release date!
Hi Nicole, BuyBuyBaby has it in stock now: http://fave.co/2oo1Ij5
Babies R Us should be getting it soon so keep an eye out for it.
Hi Andrea – update! BuyBuyBaby has it in stock now: http://fave.co/2oo1Ij5
Babies R Us should be getting it soon as well.
Why is there no protection for the torso area?
We have one from a few years ago and it’s nice but the side wings are too wide so we cannot use it in our seating positions. Also, it is not deep. The company said they do this since then kids just lean forward, but I like deep. In fact, I LOVE deep. My kids never lean forward in any seat. I want all the protection I can get from the sides.
Super nice! Is it the same closed belt guide that (for instance) works in tough spots like third row of a T&C?
That’s a great question! I’m hopeful but I really don’t want to make any assumptions until we’ve had the opportunity to try it in the 3rd row of those vehicles (GC/T&C/Pacifica).