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Car Booster Seat

Do You Need a Car Booster Seat?

The intent of a car booster seat is to position a child so that the vehicle’s seat belt and shoulder belt will fit across them correctly. Car booster seats are designed for children too large to use standard child car seats and yet too small to sit in a car's seat and safety use its seat belts. So if this describes your child's situation then they really should use a car booster seat.

There are many different types, so you should easily find a car booster seat to fit your needs. Basically, there are two choice: convertible car seats or dedicated booster seats.

Convertible Car Seats

A convertible car seat can be used as a regular child car seat and then be used as a car booster seat. They use a five-point harness to secure the child when used as a child car seat. As the child gets older, at about thirty pounds, this type of car booster seat provides height for the child to safely wear a vehicle seat belt across their lap and shoulders. Some convertible seats even have built-in belt guides to keep the belts positioned correctly.

Car Booster Seats

Another type of car booster seat is dedicated only for use as a booster seat. They do not have harnesses. Some have back rests and some do not. These types are made for children between thirty and eighty pounds. They raise the child up and provide safe positioning for use of the safety belts. If your child is heavier than eighty pounds but still not tall enough to safely sit in the car’s seat you can use a car booster seat which will support children up to one hundred pounds. On-line shopping makes it fairly easy to find car boosters for the weight range you need.

Most child car seat companies make booster seats of the types described. Some even make a large variety of both types of car booster seats. Reading the manufacturers directions is the best way to determine proper weight guidelines and installation for your car booster seat. Again, on-line retailers make it quick and easy to find the right booster seat. They’ve distilled this information so you can quickly search for the right car booster seat.

Like many children’s products you’ll find car booster seats come in lots of different styles, prints, patterns and colors. You should be able to find one that fits your car, your style, or your child's choice. They are made from many different materials, such as leather, denim, cotton and blends. Often a car booster seat includes detachable accessories such as cup holders or compartments on the sides for children to store their things.

A car booster seat is a great way for children three to eight, or older, to ride in a car safely. Remember that all children should ride in the back seat, never the front, with or without a car booster seat.

Want to Know More?

	If you'd like to learn more about convertible car seats, click here .
	Don't know about LATCH? To learn about it, click here for LATCH information.
	Considering Cosco booster seats? They have one for any circumstance. Click here for Cosco Brand Booster Seats.
	Graco also has booster seats. Click here for Graco Booster Seats.

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