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When to transition toddler to booster seat in car?
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:50 pm
My oldest is 5 years and some change, 3’-8”, 46 pounds
Is it time for a booster? Backless or full back ?
I appreciate all the responses.
Is it time for a booster? Backless or full back ?
I appreciate all the responses.
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Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:52 pm to djangochained
Here are the Academy of American Pediatrician's (the governing body that researches and publishes clinical guidelines for all pediatricians) Recs:
So basically, check the forward facing seat manufacturer's recs for what upper limit of weight is supported. If she is under that, keep her in it until she grows out of it and then use the booster.
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All children who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car safety seat should use a forward-facing car safety seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the seat's manufacturer.
All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for their car safety seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle lap and shoulder seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached 4 feet 9 inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
So basically, check the forward facing seat manufacturer's recs for what upper limit of weight is supported. If she is under that, keep her in it until she grows out of it and then use the booster.
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:53 pm to djangochained
When he's tall enough that the seat belt can go over his chest instead of decapitating him
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:54 pm to LSUSoulja08
What’s good suga
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:01 pm to Halftrack
No im a man who values safety for my kids
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:01 pm to djangochained
keeping everything in range, hope you are doing the same
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:11 pm to djangochained
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No im a man who values safety for my kids
Good man.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:16 pm to LSUSoulja08
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4 feet 9 inches
Seems awfully big.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:21 pm to djangochained
My youngest is 5. He is still in a harness full car seat. We were rear ended last month and I felt really glad that we had him in that seat. We were discussing putting him in a booster recently. He is still within the weight and height limits for the car seat, so we will keep him in it for the time being.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:24 pm to djangochained
quote:tell him to catch me at sonic
3’-8”, 46 pounds
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:25 pm to djangochained
Yes definitely time for a booster. Keep the back on though the head thing helps them sleep better.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:26 pm to djangochained
40" and 40 lbs is the threshold between a booster and a 5 point. Good thing about a 5 point is your kid can do it himself, it takes a while for them to learn how to use the new belts.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 10:53 am to redstick13
thinking about you brother
BUMP for day crew
BUMP for day crew
Posted on 4/3/19 at 10:56 am to djangochained
quote:
Is it time for a booster? Backless or full back ?
Ejection seat for when they get too annoying.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 11:11 am to djangochained
My youngest girl went to a booster at 4.5, but she’s 4’ and 58 pounds.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 11:13 am to djangochained
What do the legal height, weight, and age requirements state as minimums for booster seats? If he/she meets all the minimums, switch
Posted on 4/3/19 at 11:15 am to Ruxins Rascals
Better hope Chris Hansen isn’t reading this thread.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 11:17 am to Oilfieldbiology
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What do the legal height, weight, and age requirements state as minimums for booster seats? If he/she meets all the minimums, switch
No, that's backwards. The safest path is to leave them in the forward facing car seat until they reach the maximum height/weights.....as others above mentioned.
The days of "booster seats" at 4-5 years old are over, and for good reason .
Posted on 4/3/19 at 11:26 am to dragginass
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No, that's backwards. The safest path is to leave them in the forward facing car seat until they reach the maximum height/weights.....as others above mentioned.
The days of "booster seats" at 4-5 years old are over, and for good reason .
Yep. OP needs to identify which model carseat the child is currently using, but it is safest to leave them rear-facing and then forward-facing as long as possible (within height & weight specs) before switching to a booster.
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