Except for florida and south dakota all us states and the district of columbia and puerto rico require children who do not properly fit into adult seat. Then a seatbelt is sufficient. Children under eight years old. That can be anywhere from 60 to 100 pounds 272 to 454kg depending on. Since laws regarding the childs height weight and age vary by state be sure to use the map above to find laws applying to your state. See best practice recommendations.
Children between the ages of 3 and 4 who are at least 40 pounds are good candidates for booster seats as long as the lap and shoulder belt fits properly when the child is seatedthe child should be able to sit comfortably for the entire trip without altering his position by sitting on his knees or leaning forward. Booster seat laws vary from state to state. All children must be properly restrained in a federally approved child safety seat appropriate for the childs age weight and height up to 8 years of age or 65 lbs. Once a child is at least four years old he or she may use a booster seat. The ridesafer travel vest qualifies for children 3 and older. Aaa provides a complete overview of the guidelines for each state on its websitewhile the age height and weight requirements vary most states require that children use car seats and booster seats from when they are born until they are around eight years old.
Does my older child still need to use a booster seat. A booster seat should be used until the child can properly fit into a seat belt. A booster seat is required until the child is eight years old or at least four foot nine inches tall. Children who are younger than eight years of age or shorter than four feet nine inches tall must use an appropriate sized booster or car seat. Children who are taller than four feet nine inches or older than eight years of age may use an adult seat belt. Use a forward facing car seat until at least age 4 and until your child reaches the height or weight limit of their seat.
4 8 years. Booster all children at least 4 years old but younger than age 8 must ride in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 9.