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Changing to a Booster Seat
even though a child might meet the physical requirements of a booster seat, this does not mean they are mature enough fo one... choosing the best carseat: ...
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- Just to correct the poster - the law is over 40lbs and 4 or over (a child who is 3 and 10 mo is considered 3) for a non-harnessed booster seat. Most states require th...
- S., I have cut and pasted the law requirements, since, no offense to anyone else, so many people get this wrong. Many people take what is on the box of the item th...
- A child is suppossed to be 3 yrs of age AND over 40 lbs before switching to a booster seat. By law, the child has to be over the age of 3. So, really for both reasons,...
Booster Seat?
Nov 6, 2009 ... Wonder when we make the switch to a booster..." ... Child safety seat requirements do not apply to children who are being transported in a ...
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- Hi! I am a fellow preemie mom (28 weeker who is now 8 y/o). I had the same problem with my youngest boy, except he was getting too tall (long torso) for a regular car...
- I copied this from an older reply from someone on Mamasource. I think you are in MO so this is their law. This is a review of the Missouri car seat law. * A chil...
- Missouri law is 4 years old AND at least 40 lbs. I'd suggest finding a car seat with a higher weight limit, but it's way too early to move him to a booster.
Recommend a Booster Seat and Car Seat Question
I called a mfg. of car/booster seats. She said to obey the weight limits as well as the age requirements. My seat says to keep it rear facing until the ...
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- Weight absolutely DOES matter! Your pediatrician was wrong. Please do not turn your 14 month old forward facing yet. Rear facing is 5 times safer than forward fac...
- I use the Graco Nautilus for my almost 2 year old. I love the seat and am so glad I don't have to buy him another car seat. Yes, that would be the reason because...
- I have 3 children and 2 of the three are Britax and the other is the Graco Nautlis, which I purchased for my 2-year old daughter. I love, love my Britax seats due to t...
Booster Seat for 3.5 Year Old
Read all 8 responses: "I am in need of a Booster Seat for my 3 1/2 year old daughter. ... booster seat requirements · booster seat regulations ...
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- you need to keep her harnessed as long as possible for the safety of her spine. childrens neck bones do not fuse until 5-7years of age. If in an accident the force of ...
- i wouldn't use a backless booster for a 3 1/2yo unless she's really big. I kept my 8yo in a 5 point harness until he started kindergarten then went to a backless boost...
- We love our Evenflo Chase (from Target about $70).
What Is Correct Age/weight to Be in a 5-Pt. Harness Booster Seat?
What is correct/safe age to put a child in a booster seat with a 5 point harness ? ... You might look up the exact model that you have for requirements. ...
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- Depends on the seat. You might look up the exact model that you have for requirements. Ours started at 22lbs. We put my oldest one in her chair when she was 2 1/2 and ...
- 4 yrs and 40lbs(whichever comes last) is when you can put them in a booster using the cars belt system and stop using the 5 pt harness. As far as switching them from ...
- We have been wondering the same thing and checked on Consumer Reports. They say that although there are boosters with 5 pt harnesses, it's for those children who are ...
Compass Booster Seat
Both of my daughters, at the age of 2, met all the necessary requirements to move to a booster seat. While we don't use the Compass, we do have two ...
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- If at all possible, you want to keep him in his harness. He will be safest that way. There are a couple of seats that will let you do that... Britax and Rocaro are ...
- not exactly but I use the compass infant carrier and love it.
- One of my girlfriends and I were just talking about this last week! She had to move her daughter to a booster within the last two months and I will have to move my son...
When Can a Child Move to a Booster Seat?
We battle at the car seat everytime we try to go out in the car. I was thinking that a booster seat might be in order, but I can not find the requirements ...
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- Hi S.! My husband's a state trooper and he's also a certified car seat safety inspector. Legally, he needs to be in a regular car seat until he's 4 yr old and 40 lbs...
- Hi S., I haven't had a chance to read the replies so hopefully I'm not duplicating. My daughter is also VERY large for her age (especially tall) - she is 3 1/2 and al...
- S., I would check on the PA Dept of Transportation website for ages/weights, etc. I agree with a high backed booster IF he's old/heavy enough to move him. My son is...
Booster Seat - What Is the Purpose
What is the purpose of a booster seat versus just sitting in the..." ... What Are the Age or Weight Requirements for a Booster Seat? ...
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- This information is in Buckle up, everyone, everytime. The brochure was provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and funded by the Fl...
- The child needs to be in a car seat or a booster seat by law. It is there to protect the little one and their body. I wish you the best. Have a wonderful Thanksgiv...
- Ditto to what everyone else has said so far... plus it's not just a good idea to keep them safe-- it's the law
Toddler in Booster Seat....
She meets the weight requirement for most booster seats but I found a small booster seat with a high back that fits her tiny frame better than the ones that ...
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- Oregon state law: Oregon state law requires that all children must ride in a federally approved car seat until they are at least 4 years old and weigh at least 40 p...
- well i know the booster seat we have for our oldest says "30-100" pounds...but we havent put her in it yet beacause she only weighs 24 or so. (grandparents bought it e...
- The requirements are 4 years AND 40 lbs. You should worry =( She is breaking the law.... http://babyproducts.about.com/od/statecarseatlaws/qt/washington_cps.htm
Is a Booster Seat Safe?
My understanding is that you can't put a toddler in a booster seat until they are ... I thought the booster seats had an age requirement and a higher weight ...
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- Like another poster said OREGON carseat laws have changed. They can not be in a basic booster until they are 4 years old (height weight has nothing to do with it, it's...
- i say just keep searching craigs list, ebay...post your inquiry. perhaps you can find another safe seat like the one you have. miracles do happen.
- NO -- If you can't afford a new seat I'd plan on removing his seat from your car at the sitters everyday or have your parents come to work so you could install the sea...
