Booster Seat Shopping

What we thought would be a quick trip to Buy Buy Baby resulted in 3 stops and no booster seat. You would think that something so basic and required would be easy to find. Instead, we found ourselves amazed at the little selection and how uncomfortable these seats were. Now, don't get me wrong, I have very little criteria for a booster seat.

• It must be semi-pleasant on the eyes. Neon colors need not apply to my car or Ryan's truck. 
• It should be padded. Most seats are so hard, no wonder kids hate riding in the car.
• It should be convenient.

We quickly found out after we returned home that those three criteria are almost impossible to find. Miller doesn't need a booster with a back. That right there cuts our selection down from hundreds to about 4. It shouldn't be rock hard...well, that one we may need to relent on. As for convenience, when we got home we did a little research. There are only a couple brands that strap/connect into your cars safety clips. Of course, no one carries them in stock and most online are out of stock too. For all others, it states they simply sit on the seat and you should buckle them in when not in use to prevent them from flying around in your car. Well, that right there just defeated the convenience piece. I do not want to have to play the belt/unbelt game.

So, if there are any parents out there with boosters that they love/hate, let us know. Part of me thinks I am over thinking this but I also don't want to have to look at a butt ugly booster and have to hear about how uncomfortable it is for the next couple years.