SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP
SMALLER CHILD
TALLER CHILD
From approximately 4 years of age.
To approximately 6 to 8 years of age.
Marker A
Marker B
Marker B
Marker A
Note: These heights also apply if you
are using a Child Safety Harness with
the Booster Seat.
LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label A
Using the in-built harness,
The child’s shoulders must
be in-line with this marker or
above this marker. If the child’s
shoulders are below then the
child should remain in their
previous child restraint.
UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label B
When the child’s shoulders
reach this upper marker, or the
child no longer fits in the child
restraint, approximately 6 to
8 years of age, then the child
must be moved to the next
form of child restraint.
Just the car's
lap-sash seatbelt.
Lower leg should
hang over the seat.*
Or you can use a Child Harness and
lap seat belt. Lap seat belts can be
dangerous without a Child Harness.
Lower leg should hang over the seat.*
Or you can use a narrow booster seat
suitable for children up to 8-10 years
of age. An accessory Child Harness
may be used.
Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child:
When your child has outgrown the seat, you can then either use:
IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE.
* Lower leg should hang over the seat.
Front of Vehicle
