Car Seat Safety - Boosters Are For Big Kids

Did you know most kids need to ride in a booster seat from about age 4 until at least age 8?

If your child isn’t using a booster, try this simple test the next time you ride together in the car.

The 5-Step Test
1. Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
2. Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?
3. Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm?
4. Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs?
5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answered “no” to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to ride safely in the car. Kids like boosters because they are more comfortable, too!
 

“Boosters Are For Big Kids” is a program developed with the support of Allstate Foundation. This document was developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. and may be reproduced in its entirety. Important:  Call to check if there is a more recent version before reproducing this document.  #630 (1/16/02)

This article was reproduced with permission by: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. • P.O. Box 553, Altadena, CA 91003