Travel Seat: Safety First Tote 'n Go DX

Finally a Solution!

Tested: 3/19/2006 to 3/31/2006

ToteNGo

Mother Proof was born out of my need for a new family car that would fit a third child safety seat in the middle for carpooling. I was about to spend more than $30,000 on a new car for this reason alone.

Is there really no other way?

Well, listen up! I’ve found the perfect solution for families needing to squeeze a third child in that tiny center rear seat between two gargantuan car seats: The Safety First Tote ‘N Go DX.

This portable car seat converts lap or shoulder seatbelts into a five-point harness for children from 25 to 40 pounds. Weighing in at less than 4 pounds, the Tote ‘N Go can also be packed in a suitcase for taxi or rental-car use. That’s right, no more hauling that car seat through the airport just to use while on vacation (although the Tote ‘N Go is not approved for airplane usage).

The Tote ‘N Go may very well be God’s gift to parents (it might even make up for the fact that we’re no longer automatically entitled to daily showers). No longer must I contort myself, risking life and limb, to squeeze carpoolers’ seats in the back of too-small test cars. This little gadget attaches fairly simply with any seatbelt. Adjusting the harness straps must be done beforehand, and can be a bit tiresome for all involved, but once that’s done, this is a lifesaver.

I wouldn’t use the Tote ‘N Go for long trips, as my daughter complains that it isn’t comfortable. For the six-mile ride from home to school and back, a bit of discomfort is worth the $30,000 in savings from not buying that new car.

Specs
Price range:	$24.99
Height:	9.9”
Width:	7.8”
Length:	17.40
Weight:	less than 4 lbs
Features:	“Ideal for families on the go, this portable car seat includes a five-point harness and weighs less than 4 lbs.”