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How can you tell if your child is ready to transition to a
booster seat?
You should consider using a booster seat if the following
conditions apply:
• The child is mature enough to sit in the booster seat
and not put the belts under their arm or behind their
back.
• The child is approaching the weight or height limit
of the child restraint they are currently using. (Even
children who have not outgrown their toddler seat can
benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used
properly.)
• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether
anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in
the back seat, a booster seat may provide better
protection than an internal harness seat without the
tether.
The shoulder belt
MUST
cross midway
between child’s
shoulder and neck.
The shoulder belt
MUST
be routed
properly.
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The lap belt is
stretched low
and snug across
the child’s hips.
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