Reasons to Use a Booster Seat

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  • Generally, a child who is 4 to 8 years old is not big enough for lap or shoulder belts alone.

  • A booster seat fills the gap between a convertible child safety seat and the vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

  • The booster seat raises the child so the vehicle lap and shoulder belt fits well: the lap belt rests low across the upper thighs, and the shoulder belt rests snugly on the shoulder across the chest.

  • Properly fitting lap and shoulder belts reduce the potential for belt-induced injury which can occur when a lap belt is a child's only restraint.
    • Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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