While many parents wish to move their child to a booster seat, it is important not to move a child too soon.
Children can be in a booster seat once they reach 40 pounds and up to 80 pounds. As long as your child fits into a car seat with a harness, he or she is most safe in a car seat.
If your child is using a booster, be certain to always use a lap and shoulder belt, not just a lap belt. The lap belt should be snug against your child’s thighs and the shoulder belt should be across the chest and shoulder.
Most older kids should be in a booster seat up to 12 years old. Once the child has reached the height of 4’9″ and can comfortably sit on the seat with the knees bent then they can sit in a regular seat. But remember that the lap and shoulder belt should fit your child as if it does with a booster seat- which is across the chest and shoulder, not the neck and face.
Remember a safe care seat is vital for the protection of your child.
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