Most kids can and should continue using the harness until they exceed the manufacturer's height or weight limit. This is especially true if your child tends to be active in the car, because they may wiggle out of a seat belt or push off the shoulder belt. (This is much more difficult when they're strapped into a five-point harness).

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A child aged three or older may also use an adult seat belt if making an unexpected but necessary journey over a short distance. The same rules apply for children with disabilities or medical conditions, but they can use a disabled person’s seat belt or a child restraint designed for their needs.It’s important to note that the regulations affect newly designed and manufactured booster seats sold after March 1. The older rulesstill apply for seats manufactured prior to this date. Kendi S et al. 2021. Child passenger safety – Not just for infants. JAMA Pediatrics 176(1): 108. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2786463 Opens a new window [Accessed October 2022] To use this Booster seat your child needs to be 22kg in weight AND be 125cm in height (Approx. age of 7). It’s the adult seatbelt in a Group 2/3 seat that helps to distribute the force of a crash away from a child’s body. Some seats in this category have Isofit connectors, rather than Isofix. They're similar but are more like soft latches, or hooks that attach to the anchor points in your car. Thanks to the smooth, padded fabric, you can use your hand to wipe off crumbs or other debris. Remove the seat covering for messes that absorb into the material by unfastening a few buttons and clips. Toss it in the washing machine with mild detergent and run it on a delicate cycle before hanging it to dry. We appreciate how the seat cover didn’t shrink or change quality after we washed it a few times to eliminate sunscreen residue, deeper food debris, and more. To clean the shell of the booster seat, the company recommends using mild detergent, water, and a soft cloth and air drying.

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Durbin DR, Hoffman BD. Child Passenger Safety. Pediatrics. 2018;142(5):e20182460. doi:10.1542/peds.2018-2460 To Top it off, the Safety 1st Solo Convertible Booster Seat comes with Safety 1st’s Free Accident Exchange! Safety Meets Style You can get a younger kid started in a booster seat if you use one that begins with a five-point harness, such as this Britax. It can accommodate children as small as 25 pounds with the harness, then up to 120 pounds as a belt-positioning booster with a noticeably wider spread than most booster car seats. You can expect to use it from preschool through elementary school, and those extra years of use help justify the higher price.Manufacturers can now only make booster cushions approved as group 3. This won’t affect any existing booster cushions in group 2 and you’ll still be able to use them. Fitting a child car seat UK law dictates that a child must use a child car seat until they’re 12-years-old or 135cm tall, whichever comes first. Children over the age of 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. Only EU-approved weight-based child car seats can be used in the UK. These have a label showing a capital ‘E’ in a circle and ‘ECE R44’. Weight-based child seats offer a range of options: 0kg to 10kg or 13kg, 9kg to 18kg,15kg to 25kg, and 22kg to 36.

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The only exception to this is if the items were delivered damaged, which must be communicated in writing to our customer service team with photographic evidence on the day you received your item(s).This is the mode you will have it in it’s forward-facing position with built-in harness from approx. 6 months to approx. 4 years of age or until the child’s shoulders reach the middle shoulder height marker. Booster Mode No matter what the law says, it's wise to use a booster seat until your child no longer needs one to be properly protected in a vehicle. In 2020, more than 63,000 kids were injured in car crashes, and 607 children died. More than a third of those children weren't properly restrained, which means that a booster seat could have prevented many deaths. Height and weight guidelines for booster seats Children of 12 yearsold or taller than 135cm do not need to use a child seat. Before this age or heightthey must do by law.

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The UPPAbaby Alta reaps a median price for booster seats, which is fair for its nice quality and great performance. The entire unit is in excellent condition after the initial testing period, with no wear and tear or other quality issues.

Conclusion

Make sure your child always uses the booster seat. If your child often rides with grandparents or a neighbor, consider purchasing a separate booster for their car. If they ride in a carpool, ask about booster use. A child can travel in a taxi or minicabwithout a car seat, but wearing a seat belt, if the driver doesn’t provide the correct child car seat. They must travel in the rear and wear an adult seat belt if they’re over the age of three. Children under three should travel without a seat belt. To find the best booster seats, we began our research by studying AAP, NHTSA, and IIHS safety guidelines. We also spoke with parents and medical professionals, including Jessica Jermakian, DSc,Vice President of Vehicle Research for the IIHS; Heather Trnka, Injury Prevention Coalition Supervisor at Akron Children’s Hospital; and Denise Scott, MD, a JustAnswer pediatrician, to learn more about what to look for in a booster seat. For more than 15 years, GH Institute Chief Technologist and Director of Engineering Rachel Rothman has put her training in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics to work by researching, testing and writing about parenting products. She leads our testing efforts in both the auto space and most juvenile products, including car seats, meaning each year she installs over 100 car seats in vehicles. As a mom to three kids age 6 and younger, she's personally used many of the products we recommend in real life. Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe: The machine washable and plush fabric, great durability, and folding capability of the Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe are its saving graces. Unfortunately, the seat is heavy (18.7 pounds), was somewhat challenging to install, and felt inconvenient to carry around due to an awkwardly placed carrying handle.