The Clek Oobr Booster Seat

Our little ones manage to outgrow everything at warp speed, it seems. Car seats are no exception. It seems like just yesterday we were researching and shopping for an infant car seat, and here we are in booster seat mode! If you're not keen to purchase the standard black, brown or blue models out there and want to add a side of spice to your safety, check out the Clek Oobr Booster Seat. This full back booster car seat is for kids 38 - 57 inches tall and 33 - 100 lbs and converts to a backless booster seat as well (for kids 40 - 57 inches tall and 40 - 100 lbs).

It's got all of the bells and whistles that most other seats offer, including the rigid LATCH system, a magnesium back frame, a head restraint boasting deep side wings and belt guides to improve belt positioning on your child's hips and shoulders. Nevermind all of that, the colors are pretty cool. And the seat's "Crypton" "superfabric is virtually impervious to stains and environmentally friendly." Available here for under $300.

*Full disclosure: We wound up going with the Britax Frontier for the 5-point harness.

Available at Amazon.