Booster Seat

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Boosters Are For Big Kids
Most kids need to ride in a booster seat from about age 4 until age 10-12. If your child isn’t using a booster, try the simple test below the next time you ride together in the car. You may find that your child is not yet ready to use a safety belt without a booster. I like my booster!

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The 5-Step Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat? Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat? Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm? Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs? Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answered "no" to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to make
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The shoulder belt should cross the center of the shoulder and chest. The lap portion of the belt should be low and snug, crossing the hip bones or upper thighs. Check that your child's legs are long enough so the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat. Otherwise, the child will tend to slide forward to the edge of the seat or slouch downward, which can cause the lap belt to ride up too high. Make sure the child sits up straight, with the entire back touching the vehicle seatback, and stays properly seated throughout the trip.

*For information about safety seats to fit larger children:
Go to www.carseat.org > Parents’ Corner > Helpful Handouts or call SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.

(Over) Try the 5-Step Test to find out if your child needs a booster seat. SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
P.O. Box 553, Altadena, CA 91003 www.carseat.org 310/222-6860, 800/745-SAFE (English) 310/222-6862, 800/747-SANO (Spanish)
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