Comments on: What age/weight is appropriate for children to switch to a booster seat? http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm/ Find the best and safest car baby seat or booster seat for your child. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:22:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Imaka http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-20061 Imaka Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:13:47 +0000 http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm#comment-20061 Here are some guidelines to help determine when a child should move from a safety seat to a belt positioning booster seat or a seat belt alone. - The child has outgrown a convertible child safety seat. (when they reach 40 pounds or 40 inches in height. - A child who weighs between 40-80 pounds, or a child who is between the ages of 4-8 years and at least 35 inches tall should be restrained in a belt positioning booster seat. - A child who can’t sit with their back against the vehicle seat back cushion or who can’t sit with their knees over the vehicle seat edge without slouching. A belt- positioning booster is recommended. - It is always safest to keep your child in a forward-facing child safety seat with a full harness as long as the child fits the seat. Some seat manufacturers are increasing the maximum weight of the harness. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the seat for height and weight specifications. - If your child is under 4 years old but is too tall for a child safety seat, it would be safer to purchase a seat with a higher backrest. Most children under 4 years of age lack the maturity to stay in a belt- positioning booster. I hope this helps. Here are some guidelines to help determine when a child should move from a safety seat to a belt positioning booster seat or a seat belt alone.

- The child has outgrown a convertible child safety seat. (when they reach 40 pounds or 40 inches in height.
- A child who weighs between 40-80 pounds, or a child who is between the ages of 4-8 years and at least 35 inches tall should be restrained in a belt positioning booster seat.
- A child who can’t sit with their back against the vehicle seat back cushion or who can’t sit with their knees over the vehicle seat edge without slouching. A belt- positioning booster is recommended.
- It is always safest to keep your child in a forward-facing child safety seat with a full harness as long as the child fits the seat. Some seat manufacturers are increasing the maximum weight of the harness. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the seat for height and weight specifications.
- If your child is under 4 years old but is too tall for a child safety seat, it would be safer to purchase a seat with a higher backrest. Most children under 4 years of age lack the maturity to stay in a belt- positioning booster.

I hope this helps.

]]> By: fukuoka http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-20062 fukuoka Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:13:47 +0000 http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm#comment-20062 at around age 5-6 which is around 50-60 pounds. at around age 5-6 which is around 50-60 pounds.

]]> By: Shredpez http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-20063 Shredpez Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:13:47 +0000 http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm#comment-20063 when they're 40lbs. when they’re 40lbs.

]]> By: Ironhand http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-20064 Ironhand Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:13:47 +0000 http://carbabyseats.com/what-ageweight-is-appropriate-for-children-to-switch-to-a-booster-seat.htm#comment-20064 All states vary, and some cities have additional ordinances. Best to check with your state's D.M.V. All states vary, and some cities have additional ordinances.
Best to check with your state’s D.M.V.

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