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Nik09
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So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
We're getting ready to transition to a booster seat but there are so many varieties. What do you recommend?
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Posted 8/13/12 2:46 PM  |
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GoldenRod
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Re: So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
How old, height and weight of DC?
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| Posted 8/13/12 2:49 PM |
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Nik09
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Nikole
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Re: So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
Posted by GoldenRod
How old, height and weight of DC?
Almost 4yrs old, 40 inches, and 37lbs.
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| Posted 8/13/12 2:58 PM |
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2boys1girl
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So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
Just my opinion but I would stay in a harness car seat, My DS is 6 years old and in a high back booster seat but I still feel like he is too tiny and does not know how to sit properly with a seat belt, he fools around with it, tries to move it when he's uncomfortable, hangs himself to the side, you know typical bored in the car stuff. I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
I also believe the NYS requirement is above 40lbs.
Message edited 8/13/2012 3:09:14 PM.
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| Posted 8/13/12 3:04 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
Posted by 2boys1girl
Just my opinion but I would stay in a harness car seat, My DS is 6 years old and in a high back booster seat but I still feel like he is too tiny and does not know how to sit properly with a seat belt, he fools around with it, tries to move it when he's uncomfortable, hangs himself to the side, you know typical bored in the car stuff. I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
I also believe the NYS requirement is above 40lbs.
I agree. If you absolutely must switch to a booster get a high backed booster
here is a list from the National Institute of Highway safety
http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/boosters/default.html
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| Posted 8/13/12 3:26 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
Posted by Nik09
Posted by GoldenRod
How old, height and weight of DC?
Almost 4yrs old, 40 inches, and 37lbs.
IMO too little for a booster. I think they need to be over 40lbs anyway. I would go for the Britax Regent or Graco Nautilus. 5 point booster seats. The Nautilus can convert to a backless booster and goes up to 100lbs.
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| Posted 8/13/12 3:39 PM |
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Nik09
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Re: So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
Oh yes, I know DC is still too small. I wanted to start researching and decide on which to get so once there is a good deal we could purchase it. I assume within the next 3-4 months she may be ready.
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| Posted 8/13/12 3:54 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: So talk to me about Booster seats...What am I supposed to look for?
Posted by Nik09
Oh yes, I know DC is still too small. I wanted to start researching and decide on which to get so once there is a good deal we could purchase it. I assume within the next 3-4 months she may be ready.
I wouldn't rush it. 4 is the gov't absolute minimum for a booster. I'm not going to trust DC's safety on the government's minimum... DS was 6 when we switched him out of his 5 point harness, and DD is over 6, and we aren't planning on switching her for a while yet. The 5 point harness is safer than a booster, so we're keeping them in the 5-point seat as long as possible. (pretty much until either the height or weight limit of the seat).
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| Posted 8/13/12 4:01 PM |
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