Tips for moving smoothly into a
booster seat
Move your child into a booster seat immediately
after the child safety seat. As your child reaches 40
pounds ( 18 kg), have a booster seat ready.
involve your child in picking out the boosterseat. Booster seats come in many different styles andcolours, so ask your child which ones they prefer. Also,let your child try sitting in different seats to find the mostcomfortable one. Many booster seats also have featureslike cup holders that may appeal to your growing child.
discuss why booster seats are importantwith your child. Explain that a booster seat isneeded to keep them safe in the car, just like a helmetfor bike riding or hockey. Point out a booster seat allowsthem to see out the window and makes the seatbeltmore comfortable.
call booster seats “big kid seats.” Discuss withyour child that booster seats are special seats for big kids.
Be consistent. Don’t drive away until your child isbuckled in, no matter how short the trip. Establish a rulethat the car will only move when everyone is safely buckledin and then quietly wait until it is done. Also, make sure thebooster seat is used no matter who is driving.
set an example. Buckle up for every trip and make apoint of telling your child that you need to buckle up, too.
how to know when your child no
longer needs a booster
In addition to turning nine and weighing more than 80pounds ( 36 kg), your child also needs to be able to sit inthe back seat with the lap and shoulder belt buckled. Theirwhole back has to touch the back of the seat when sittingback with their knees bending comfortably at the edge. Thelap portion of the seatbelt needs to ride low across the hipsand touch the tops of the legs, while the shoulder portion ofthe belt needs to cross between their neck and arm. yourchild should be able to sit comfortably and be able andwilling to remain in this position for the entire trip.
*For more information about booster seats, including tips on choosing andusing them, visit boosterseats.ca.
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