Confused about using a booster seat? Don't be!
Real children are not crash test dummies, so every seat can fit differently. Booster kids come in all shapes and sizes- so take your child with you to pick out the booster seat that fits the best.
Don't panic if your booster seat shows up on a 'not recommended list'. The booster seat that doesn't fit the crash dummy may fit your child perfectly.
The numbers tell the truth: Booster Seats Save Lives!
Newest research from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shows that children who use a belt-positioning booster seat in the back seat of the vehicle are 45 percent less likley to be injured in a crash than those who use only a seat belt.
The most important factor is how a Booster Seat fits your child!
- Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder bone? You may have to raise the booster seat's head rest to adjust the fit.
- Does the lap belt lay across the upper legs or thighs? Be sure that the lap belt is under both armrests.
- If both the lap and shoulder bet fit as directed, you have a 'recommended' seat because it is a good fit for your child.
