Car Seat Advice for a Toddler

Dear friends ~

I would love your car seat reviews. I have an almost 3 year-old who is tall for her age, and weighs about 33 lbs. We have a hand-me-down 5 point-harness convertible car seat that just isn’t working anymore. I think that the harness straps are pressing down on her shoulders, and there isn’t enough padding. She is always complaining that her back hurts when she sits in her car seat, and with an 820-mile (one-way!) road trip coming up at Christmas, I need to find a better solution!

I’m looking for the following:

-5 point-harness with the capability to convert to a booster seat

-comfortable – enough cushioning, and enough strap adjustment options for growing children!

-easy to install and buckle

-affordable, although at this point, I’m willing to pay a bit more to find the right fit

I also found this car seat liner that might add some extra comfort, but I’m not sure whether it will be big enough for a toddler. If you have any recommendations for a car seat liner for larger children, that would also be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!