Booster Car Seat - Booster Child Seat by Britax
- Shop by BrandA child's booster car seat is that last step for your child before they are able to sit in a vehicle without support of any kind. A booster car seat raises your child up to the correct height so that they may use your vehicles shoulder and lap belt.
Booster seats are available in two types:
- A high back belt positioning booster car seat
- A belt positioning booster car seat.
These booster seats are intended for a child from 40 to 100 pounds. However, the weight and height limit may vary through each manufacturer.
High back belt positioning booster car seat:
- Back and base are included with booster seat
- Features clips and slots to properly position the shoulder restraint across your child's chest
Belt positioning booster car seat
- Just the base alone- no back included with this design
- Provides comfort by holding shoulder restraint from coming across face and neck
- Allows restraints to fit comfortable and snugly across child's chest
When putting your child in his or her booster car seat, you must never allow your child to put the shoulder restraint under their arm or behind their back.
When adjusting the lap belt, always make sure that it is resting low across their lap and upper thigh.
Your booster car seat must NEVER be used with a lap belt only- this could result is serious injury. Only use the booster seat with a shoulder and lap restraint combination to ensure the greatest amount of safety for your child.
When buying your booster car seat, always avoid any seats missing the Department of Transportation label. All booster seats should meet with the Department of transportations requirements. Also, avoid any seats over six years of age, and any with obvious, visible cracks or damage.
What to look for in Booster Car Seats:
1. Easy Installation
· If an instruction manual is too difficult to figure out, look into a different manufacturer's product. Always remember to keep it simple and safe.
· If your booster car seat is not installed correctly your child is not properly restrained.
2. Adequate Restraints
· Make sure that belt positioning clips and slots meets safety standards and are suited for your type of vehicle.
3. Tethers
· LATCH system in most models on the market (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). Secure and reliable design.
· Hooks into bolt in your car providing the utmost stability of your booster seat base.
4. Washability
· Always look for a design in which the booster seat is easily wiped, or washed
5. Comfort
· You must choose the booster seat best suited for your child's needs and size
· Failing to do so could result is serious injury if an accident should occur
Some of the most popular brands of booster car seats available on the market include:
- Graco Booster
- Cosco Alpha Omega Elite
- Compass
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