High Back Boosters (HBB) are suitable from 15kg, but we recommend a minimum of 18kg/100cm/4 years of age, so please take this into consideration, as children can still be very small at 15kg.
A child is ready for a booster seat when they have outgrown the height or weight limit of their 5-point harness car seat. This is usually when they reach over 65 pounds or 49 inches. You can check your car seat's manual for its height and weight limits and if it can be converted to a booster seat.
Children should stay in a booster seat until adult seat belts fit correctly, typically when children reach about 4 feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12 years of age.
3 We know that children should use a car seat or booster seat until they are 4 feet 9 inches (57 inches) tall and weigh between 80 and 100 pounds, when they can safely ride using a seat belt.
Most state laws and booster seat manufacturers require children to be at least 4 or 5 years old before using a booster.
2 to 4 years
Once a child is forward-facing, they should remain in a five-point harness car seat until they reach the maximum height OR weight of the seat. The Harness: Height must be at or above shoulder level for forward-facing. Straps must fit snugly (meaning you aren't able to pinch the webbing at shoulder level)
Are highback boosters safer than backless boosters? Yes, highback boosters offer a safer seatbelt fit and better protection than backless boosters.
Children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt.
The state of North Carolina legally requires children under the age of 8 who weigh less than 80 pounds to be secured in a booster seat (or car seat). Children over the age of 8 or 80 pounds may (and should) be secured in a booster seat until they reach 4'9” tall.
A child has outgrown their infant seat when either of the following happens: They've reached the maximum height or weight limit, which is typically 30 to 32 inches or 30 to 35 pounds. The top of their head is less than an inch from the top of the seat when buckled in.
Most high-back boosters provide that protection even for vehicles seats that lack a head restraint. High-back boosters also provide head protection from the side, as well as the convenience of a spot for a sleeping child to rest their head.
Children weighing more than 22kg and taller than 125cm can use a backless booster seat. Children of 12 years old or taller than 135cm do not need to use a child seat. Before this age or height they must do by law. Child seats must be fitted either using ISOFIX mountings or a diagonal seat belt strap.
Although there's no specific age, your toddler will typically be ready to move away from the high chair anywhere between 18 months and 3 years of age. During this range, they're steady enough to keep themselves upright for longer periods of time, but may still be a bit wiggly.
Five-point harness car seats are considered the safest place for a child to sit in a vehicle. These seats protect a child's body from harm in the event of a car accident, and are much safer than using the vehicle's seat belts.
Your child is ready for a booster seat when they have outgrown the weight or height limit of their forward-facing harnesses, which is typically between 40 and 65 pounds.
Convertible seats with rear-facing weight limits up to 40 to 50 pounds. Forward-facing seats with harnesses (convertible seats, combination seats, or forward-facing only seats) with an upper weight limit of 50 to 90 pounds. Booster seats with a maximum weight limit of 100 to 125 pounds.
Children at least age 4 who have outgrown their forward-facing car seat must be secured by a booster seat in a rear seat of the vehicle until the child can meet the height and fit requirements for an adult safety seat belt. Lap and shoulder belts must be used.
A high-back booster seat always adds protection for your child's torso and head against side impacts. If your child sat on a booster cushion, there is no protective layer between your child and the car door in a side impact.
There are three different types of booster seats: Backless boosters, High-Backed boosters, and Combination seats.
What's the difference between a car seat and a booster? First of all, let's make sure we're on the same page – a booster is a seat where the child sits on it and uses the vehicle's seat belt as their restraint. A car seat is a seat the child sits in and uses a 5-point harness (car seat straps) as their restraint.
The five-point harness can be used for children who weigh 40 pounds or more. The harness can then be removed and the seat becomes a belt-positioning booster that works with the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt. Some of these seats can safely accommodate children up to 100 pounds.
Group 1, 2 car seats have traditionally been very popular in Scandinavian countries, where children are generally kept rear facing until they are 4-6 years old. They are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, and they offer the ability to continue using the 5 point harness beyond 18kg, right up to 25kg.
up, safety experts agree that children under 40 lbs. are best protected in a seat with a 5-point harness. Some booster seats may not position the seatbelt appropriately on the body of 3-year-old, which could create a variety of problems in a crash.
Most children transition from their convertible car seat to a high-back booster seat at about four or five years old. Children usually switch from a high-back booster to a backless booster at around age six.