When To Use Booster Seat?

When To Use Booster Seat
A booster seat is permitted when your child is taller than 125 centimeters and heavier than 22 kilograms. A booster seat is mandatory for children up to 135 centimeters long. The booster seat is fastened with the seat belt and offers your child more freedom of movement due to the missing back and side supports.

When can a child use a booster seat?

A booster seat helps the seatbelt fit your child properly and keeps them safe in case of a car crash. In fact, children are 60% safer in a booster seat as opposed to a seat belt alone. But since there is no one age that determines when a child can use a booster seat, it’s not always clear when it’s time to make the switch.

How do you use a booster seat properly?

Have your child sit in the booster seat and pull the seat belt across your child’s body to make sure the belt fits properly. The seat belt should rest low on the hips, not across the stomach. Across the chest, the belt should lie firmly in the middle of the child’s shoulder. When can a child stop using a booster seat?

Can a booster seat be used with a lap seatbelt?

If your vehicle has lap-only seatbelts in the rear seats, keep your child in a harnessed car seat as long as possible. Harnessed seats can be installed with a lap-only belt. Booster seats absolutely must be used with a lap/shoulder belt.

What is a high-back booster seat?

High-back booster seats are appropriate for cars with low seat backs or no headrests. Pro: You can get this kind of booster in a combination seat. That’s a car seat with it’s own harness that can be removed and later used as just a booster. This means you can use the seat longer without replacing it.