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Toddler Unbuckling Herself from Booster Seat
Your 2 yr old should not be in a booster seat. The law states they need to be at least four years old and 40 lbs. No 2 yr old should be in booster. ...
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- I will address the unbuckling first. I have raised 4 children of my own, two in foster care(one we adopted at 16) to adulthood and now am continuing with foster care....
- There are indeed such devices. My daughter is on the Autistic spectrum and does the same thing a lot (my daughter is 7). I found the seat belt locks on a special nee...
- Ages ago I heard there was a lock that you could get. Try going to Baby'r'us first to see if there is a lock. If not there go to a car dealer. In the mean time. Ev...
Booster Seat for 4 Yr Old.
Read all 16 responses: "I need help selecting a booster seat. ... Because of the changes in the wording of the law (HB183), the following legal ...
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- You might want to check out the Graco Nautilus it has a 5 point harness up to 65 lbs. I'm thinking about purchasing it. Does anyone have any feed back on this one.
- We use the Britax Husky (I think it is called something else now)...but it is the one that goes up to 100 lbs. I have one that I'd like to get rid of (my oldest is in...
- Your instincts in wanting to get the full booster are right on!!! I had the backless seat with one of my kids and didn't keep it very long. The kids' mobility is muc...
Booster Seat?
The Texas law that just went into effect says that children under 8 or less that 4'9" tall must ride in a booster seat. It does not make specific that the ...
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- Mine were in a booster seat at age 3 but it was the high back ones. Infact since Texas passed a new law Sept 1st stating a child under 8 yrs of age & under 4ft 9in mus...
- Children should remain in a five-point-harness car seat for as long as possible. I think most seats have a weight limit of 80 pounds. Also, children should be rear-f...
- Legally, your 3 YO (JUST TURNED 3) MUST be in a harness until he is 4, and a booster until he is 8 or 49". The problem is that most likely your seat harness only goes...
What Are the Requirements to Let a Child Ride in the Front Seat?
He's been bugging me to let him ride in the front seat since many of his peers are doing this. ... health insurance laws · booster seat requirements ...
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- I had to laugh about the 5'5 (65 inches). I, myself, am only 5'0 (60 inches)!!!!!:)
- the law is 49 inches tall, I am not sure there is a weight requirement.
- I think there are height and weight suggestions. Most car manufacturers suggest age 12 however......my kids are 14 and 12 and at the minimum height and weight and I s...
Highchair vs Sitting in a Booster
Our son was in a booster seat at 11 months. I was so tired of the big, .... Well , my sister in law decided she wanted it back so we are now using one of ...
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- Hi R., We are going through right about the same thing. Our daughter is 17 months now and was still in a high chair. Well, my sister in law decided she wanted it...
- I think it depends on your child. If he is squirming all over and won't sit still without being strapped down, then you'll need a booster with straps. You can test t...
- We never had high chairs, mainly because of space. We used The 1st Years 3-stage feeding seat. It's like a booster that reclines for babies and sits upright and hook...
Georgia Moms
"changes in State Law that go into effect as of July 1 st . Under the new law children under age six will be required to be in a car seat or booster seat ...
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- Georgia Law requires children under the age of six to remain in a child safety seat. Age eight is recommended for maximum safety, and the back seat until age twelve.
- They have to be at least 4 foot 6, and I think 60 lbs. I'm not sure about the weight, but I am sure about the height. Hope this helped.
- No. 4 years old is when you can usually just start using a booster. Before that they should be in a convertible car seat with a 5 point harness. Here is info from t...
Need Booster Seat Advice
California law states that children must be at least 6 yrs old and/or 60 lbs. before they don't need to use a booster seat. Check with the local police or ...
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- My daughter is 5 and I still have her in a 5 point harness. She just barely got to 40 pounds but she has a small frame and I just can't see a booster seat with seat be...
- Hi M.- You might also want to check out the new Graco Nautilus. Like the Frontier, it can be used in harness mode for up to about 19" torso height (weight limit for ...
- We got the Regent and love it. We had the Britax Marathon and just started using that for our younger daughter and the "big sister" got the Regent. She loves it. It is...
Booster Seat Rentals?
I'm lending him my car, but do not have a booster seat he can use. He may need two with the new law, but I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of a place ...
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- I know some car rental places rent car seats- not sure about boosters....
- Have them bring the own and gate check them or if you they tell you what brand they use and is good you could go to Once Upon a Child or Craigslist and by used. Car re...
- Where are you located? I have one that we're not using anymore - I would be happy to give it to you.
Help! Toddler Unbuckles While Driving!
And yes the California law is 4 and 40 so I was in the wrong to put him in a booster seat this early, but after reading about Kyle being ejected and killed ...
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- I agree with Page - for something like this where a child is putting their life in danger, the WHOLE WORLD STOPS and the child gets to feel the full brunt of mommy's w...
- Hi R., 3 might be too young for a backless booster. I always thought it was 4 and 40lbs for a highback booster (so it threads the shoulder strap properly) and back...
- This may sound harsh but it worked for me. My cousins 2 boys use to do this and to this day (one is 13 now) they will not unbuckle their seat belts until I am at a co...
Booster Seat in Car
Most states require 4 yrs AND 40 lbs, call your local police dept and find out what the law is in your state. The thing is a seat belt is all a booster uses ...
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- After much research I just purchased two convertible boosters that range from 30-100 lbs. It has a harness and when ready can be converted to booster (w/ or w/out bac...
- I used the Graco Turbo Booster. It is from 30 to 100 lbs and 38 to 57 inches tall. I loved it. It was easy enough to transfer from one car to another and you only h...
- I just bought the Graco Nautilus - it's a five-point harness seat until the child is 65 lbs. then becomes a high-backed booster then a backless booster. It's only $179...
