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WHEN TO PLACE YOUR CHILD IN A BOOSTER SEAT

Booster seats raise the child up and help to position the
vehicle lap and shoulder belt correctly. When the child is
properly restrained in a booster seat, their risk of injury in
all types of crashes is reduced.
It is important for the child to
sit properly within the vehicle
seat belts. When the vehicle
seat belt is buckled, the lap belt
must be positioned low and
snug at the child's hips, just
touching the thighs (a), and the
shoulder belt should lie across
the middle of the shoulder
(b). If the child leans out or
moves the belt behind the back
or places it under the arm, it will not provide the intended
restraint.
There are a number of things to consider when deciding
whether the child is ready to sit in a booster seat, including:
the weight and height rating on their current child seat, the
child's own weight and height, their maturity, and the seating
positions available in your vehicle.
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a
b
How is a booster seat used?
Using a booster seat is very similar to buckling yourself into
the vehicle:
• Read the instruction manuals for both the booster seat
and the vehicle before you start.
• Put the booster in the back seat in a location with a lap
and shoulder belt. Never use a booster with only a lap
belt, as this could cause serious injuries.
• After the child is in the booster, pull the lap and shoulder
belt across him/her and buckle it.
• Check that the shoulder belt lies across the middle of
the shoulder and that the lap belt is low on the hips, just
touching the thighs.
How can you tell if your child is ready to transition to a
booster seat?
You should consider using a booster seat if the following
conditions apply:
• The child is mature enough to sit in the booster seat and
not put the belts under their arm or behind their back.
• The child is approaching the weight or height limit of the
child restraint they are currently using.
• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether
anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in the back
seat.