Booster seats elevate children to make the car’s lap and shoulder belts fit snugly and comfortably over them. They are made with back supports, headrests, and harnesses for securing the children in place and keeping them comfortable at the same time. They are ideal for small children weighing 30 to 100 pounds. Booster seats are available in different sizes and styles.
Backless Belt Positioning Booster Seats are made with bottom boosters only. They do not have back supports. They are commonly used with lap belts, but they can also work with shoulder belts.
Backless boosters are ideal for vehicle seats with built-in headrests.
High-back Belt Positioning Booster Seats are designed with back supports and headrests. They are intended to be used with both the lap and shoulder belts. The lap belt should rest on the child’s lower hip and not on his abdomen to prevent severe or fatal injuries if an accident occurs. The shoulder belt, on the other hand, should rest on the collarbone.
High-back booster seats are ideal for vehicle seats without head rests.
Harnessed Booster Seats are built with multiple-point harness systems that secure children even without the use of lap or shoulder belts. They can be used as forward-facing toddler seats for children one to four years. Most models are designed with removable harnesses that can be taken out to transform them into standard belt positioning booster seats.
Padding: For added support and comfort, choose a booster seat with padded seats, back supports, and headrests.
Safety: Here are some safety pointers to help you choose the best booster seat:
Children below 12 years old should always sit at the back of the vehicle. Infants should be seated in a specifically-fitted infant seat until they turn one year old or reach 20 pounds.
One-year olds or infants weighing between 20 and 40 pounds should be seated in a forward-facing car seat.
Children weighing more than 40 pounds should already use belt positioning booster seats. The car's seat belts should only be used when children are over 80 pounds and about four feet and nine inches tall.
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