We recently bought this chair for our 2.5 year old son. (He is very tall and weighs 40+ lbs) We looked at this Evenflo booster and the Compass booster. After careful consideration and comparison (including reading reviews) we found the two seats to be very similar in safety, options and appearance.
br /HOWEVER, once the safety factor had been settled, it was the TWO ACTIVITY LIGHTS that come built in to the Evenflo Big Kid Deluxe that sold us. And our son LOVES THEM!
br /We travel a lot in the car, and we're often driving after dark. All my son could do before was sit and listen to music or watch a DVD. NOW he can play with toys and read his favorite books to his heart's content.
br /The chair is sturdy and easy to use. Comfortable and cushy. And the cup holder/snack tray is awesome.
br /HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for your toddler or big kid!

I purchased this seat last year for my 4 year old daughter. From the moment she discovered the cup holders she was in love (they make excellent organizers for various toys...LOL).
br /br /
br /br /I like the convertible aspect of this seat. You can remove the back and use it as a simple booster seat. This has been useful during group outings. However, my daughter prefers the entire seat (as do I for her safety).
br /br /
br /br /I am pleased by the light weight of this item, and its secure fit in my car. The fabric is easy to remove to wash in a standard washing machine. The fabric is also incredibly soft, yet amazingly stain resistant and sturdy. I have washed the seat cover and the back padding numerous times without negative impact on the fiber.
br /br /
br /br /I am now looking to purchase a second for my nearly-three year old son.
br /br /
br /br /Another note, this seat offers comfortable padding in the head area, my daughter easily sleeps comfortably in this seat without the "uncomfortable looking" head droop!! LOL
br /br /
br /br /I would highly recommend this item for durability, light weight, ease to place in car, and convertable aspects. This is a great buy.

I reviewed all of the booster type seats and even did a consumer reports check and this seat was rated highly. I've had it for some time now and it stays pretty clean is exceptionally easy to change from car to car (fits in my minivan as well as in our sedan). My son falls asleap in it all the time and the side head rests do help his head from flopping all over the place. And the lights are okay too, although he doesn't use them that much. The cup/treat holders are perfect, he loves being able to have his own stuff and puts his toys in them when they are not in use with drinks.
br /
br /I like how it works and grows with my child. We have been slowly moving the back up and are now ready to remove the back all together and just use the base part. And the arm rests stay with the base.
br /
br /Over all I give this seat an A+ for all around use and safty.

We just bought this seat for our three year old daughter and she loves it. She loves the lights, cup holders, and of course the feeling of being in a "big kid" seat.
br /What sold us as parents was that you can separate the back from the base, the back can be adjusted vertically, and the armrests adjust up and down as well as pivot up and out of the way. We had it in the cart before we realized it had lights, which were icing on the cake.

We've had this booster seat for more than a year now and my daughter just love it! I am one of those parents that would research for days end for kiddie stuff (which by the way drives my husband crazy!)Most of my friends go for the Graco brand but I tend to go look for other products and look for more features and not to mention the safety factor too!
br /The lights sold it for us because we drive a lot out of town and my daughter would always ask to turn the lights on when she is doing something and since it's a no no while driving at night she would just click it on! problem solve! she would even turn it on during day time! and brag to her friends that she has her own lights to control in the car. Oh did I mention that the backrest can come off too when the time comes she just needs the seat.. now there's another great feature. Highly recommended.

I think this is the best car seat. My son is 6, and he has been in it for over a year. I am now looking for my 3.5 year old. Who is not yet in a full buster, I wish she could go into this one (not tall or heavy enough) We love the lights and the TWO snack / cup trays are AWESOME. Great for the money. And when my son wants to nap we crank the car seat back a bit and the booster goes with it. WE LOVE IT

We bought this booster for my 4 year-old son about a year ago because we were moving from Alaska to Arizona and driving for most of it. I can not tell you how easy this seat is to switch between cars or move around! It is extremely light and sturdy. My son was 3 when we got this seat and loved the big boy feel of it. The armrests move up and out of the way for him to get in and out or he uses them to climb up into our SUV.
br /
br /His old car seat (Cosco Alpha Omega) didn't work with the seat belt as a booster because the base was too wide (the seat sat over the buckle). We could only use it with latch and the 5 point harness. The Evenflo Big Kid has a much slimmer base that works well in my SUV with plenty of room for more car seats or other passengers. If you don't have a lot of room for bulky car seats, this booster is for you!
br /
br /The cup holders are great. At first, I thought, why would you need one on each side because his old car seat only had one. Then I realized, depending on which door he's sitting closest too, you need to open the cup holder on the opposite side (away from the door) for use. It's great to have somewhere for him to put his drinks and snacks. The head rest is extra cushioned which helps when he falls asleep. He has never had any problems with his head falling forward while sleeping.
br /
br /The lights are great and that's the main reason we got the DLX model instead of the regular model. Honestly, he only really uses them during the winter months now when it gets dark sooner. In the summer, he's in bed before it's really dark. The lights are great, he can turn them off and on by himself and they're not too bright to distract you while driving and they don't wake up his baby sister next to him who sits rear-facing still.
br /
br /Overall, a great seat. Still looks brand new and we use it every day! Cover holds up well and still just as sturdy after 1 year. I highly recommend this booster or the lower model without the lights.

I read all the other user reviews here before I purchased this booster seat and after having it for a few months now I agree with the others that this carseat is terrific. I don't know if I can add anything that hasn't already been said. Our three-year old loves the activity lights, the seat itself is super-comfy and the color blends perfectly with our car interior. The only negative, I guess, is that like almost all other carseats, our daughter's head slumps forward when she falls asleep in this seat, despite the little "wings" that kind of stick out on either side of the headrest. Still, she doesn't usually sleep in the car so this shouldn't be too much of a problem.
br /
br /Overall, a great purchase. A+++

My son loved this seat so much we bought a second for the second car. Now he has cup holders at his reach, not in the middle of the car where he had to reach and stretch the seat belt. He stays sitting the way he should. And the lights are the best part! No more blinding lights when driving if he dropped something. He can reach them himself and they aren't disturbing.

My kid absolutely loves this seat. He adjusts his own arm rests, pops out his own snack/drink tray, and every time we're out in the evening he asks "Is it dark enough yet?" because he wants to turn on his own lights to make shadow puppets on the back of the passenger seat.
br /
br /It is super easy to install and remove. My son likes that he can get himself out of it when we arrive at our destination (this may be a problem if you've got a kid that doesn't stay put when the car is moving, which is obviously not the case with us).
br /
br /It is comfortable for him. He falls asleep easily, and the generously side-padded headrest is really nice.
br /
br /I looked at every seat available when it was time to upgrade, and feel I made the right (the only) choice for us.

We are generally quite happy with this car seat. My son loves the fact that it has lights, although I'm not sure how useful they are. He seems to think that it is fine. We went on a three hour car trip (one way) this weekend and he did complain on one leg of the trip that his legs hurt. I'm not sure if it was the car seat or not, but just thought I'd note it. It could have been the way the car seat fit up against our van seat. His legs would swing over the car seat and bump up against the regular seat. Perhaps that is what bothered him. However, my son is VERY picky about most everything, and seems quite happy with this seat.

My four year old has been ecstatic about her new booster, and the lights just put it over the top for her. I fear we will have to purchase an identical one for my 7.5 year old who has been insanely jealous ever since. Seat seems comfortable, easy to assemble, quite nice.

I was really excited to find the Big Kid DLX Booster seat at a retail store. It was just what I was looking for except I did not like the leopard print pattern. I went online and ordered the Hawkeye pattern not realizing it does not have the EPS foam. I was very disappointed with that but decided to keep it. My twins love the lights so they can draw when it is dark.

Purchased this when my daughter outgrew her Graco seat. My daughter loves her big girl seat and the lights. I was afraid she wouldn't sleep in the car anymore on long trips as it wouldn't be as comfortable, but she thinks it's very comfortable and snoozes away. I rated it a 4 because I've never used another booster, but from what I know - this one is a gem! (Well, my daughter wishes it came in pink.)

Our 4 1/2 year old loves her seat, especially the reading lights. When she sleeps upright her head does often fall forward but we found that the back will lean a bit if you can lean your seat back. It appears that this seat will be able to grow with our child. I has good support and is well cushioned. We feel a good value for money spent.

So far so good. My daughter finds it very comfortable for long drives and loves the retractable cup holders. We don't use the lights; batteries weren't included and we haven't installed them.

I looked at several carseats before deciding on this one. My son will be 8 years old in February but is pretty small for his age and will still need to be in a seat for a couple years I think. The only problem I've had is that it did not fit in my car very well ('08 Chevy Malibu.) It seems as time has passed, it has settled in and is going to work but at first I was very hesitant. The pattern of the seat is very nice (matches my car interior) and my son loves the lights on the side for when we're driving at night and he wants to look at something. I do not think he's fallen asleep in it yet so I honestly cannot rate how the head reast portion of it works. Overall, this seems to be a very good carseat and I would recommend it!

i love this booster seat for my 2 year old. the added features for the light is awesome. she can read or watch her movies at night. i would totally recommend this to another parent.

I bought this booster for my now-5-year-old son at least a year ago now, and of course, the lights are a huge hit with him! He says it's very comfortable, too.
br /
br /The armrests easily going up and down is a fabulous idea, too! Makes it a lot easier for him to buckle himself, especially when wearing bulky, winter clothes or Halloween costume. I like that the back can easily be removed and that it's so easily adjusted for height, as well. We tried it without the back, and he didn't like it. I think he's so used to having it there, and the feeling of security, he didn't like it without. That's fine, he loves it, and especially the lights. I'm sure the lights are the REAL reason he didn't want me to remove the back! :)
br /
br /Having cupholders on both sides is an extra bonus, too, because his last carseat only had it on one side, of course that side was the one facing the door, so that was not a great design. They really thought of everything with this seat. Bravo, Cosco!
br /
br /Great carseat/booster, for sure! It's very sturdy, lightweight and easy to move to another car if necessary, and easy to clean, too.

My 2yr old Son loves this. It has everything he needs and it was so easy to install. Buy it - Buy it- Buy it!!!!!!!!

We just got this seat and I love it.It has nice and thick padding and the lights are not too bright, just right for driving at night.I love the fact that it is completely adjustable so we will have it for a long time.

My daughter and i just bought this carseat and i got home and looked on here to see the reveiws and noticed that this carseat didnt have any reveiws but the same exact carseat but foxwood had all the reveiws i looked and looked and can't find ANYTHING diffrent about this one and the other one other then the colors. if anybody else does please let me know. i like the seat but it is important to me and my daughter that she is safe. I love the lights of this and the color of it also. i normally stick to graco also. i dont know if i can do this or not but if anybody reads this and see's the diffrence please email me at wheelockwife_2007@yahoo.com please and thank you Shannon and McKenzie..... ( she does wish it was another color though..) I love all the reveiws on the other colored carseat though :)

This seat was bought for our 4 year old son. So far we have not installed it in the car but i can tell you that it is well made. It is very soft and nice looking. It is very easy to adjust for his height/arms. You just easily pull one handle and it does the trick. The lights are nice for night reading which my son has to read or play when we drive or he goes nuts! The sippy cup holder on both sides pushes in and out if you need more room on the sides and it holds alot which is a plus. The only thing is that the seat belt is the only thing that holds this seat to the car. Which i thought it would work better if there were clips and then the seat belt would be an extra vice to hold him in. But i see most of the car booster seats come like this. Otherwise i think it will be very comfortable for him. I thought it came with a pillow and reclined which i read on a review but it doesn't come with a pillow or recline. It is kind of pliable so if your seat goes back this might also lean back with it. He is sitting on it often as it is in our living room by the door waiting to make it into the car. A great booster seat that is convertible. Plenty of room for large winter coats as well!

Nice confortable car booster, but little unstable, since it does not have bluit in strapes.