In the United States, the general guideline is that a child can stop using a booster seat when they reach: Age: Typically around 8 to 12 years old, depending on the state laws and the child's size. Height: At least 4 feet 9 inches (57 inches) tall. Weight: Generally, children should weigh at least 80 pounds.
Children who are more than 4 years old but less than 8 years old, weigh more than 20 lbs but less than 65 lbs, and are less than 57 inches tall must ride in a properly secured booster seat or another federally approved child passenger restraint system.
Children who are more than 4 years old but less than 8 years old, weigh more than 20 lbs but less than 65 lbs, and are less than 57 inches tall must ride in a properly secured booster seat or another federally approved child passenger restraint system.
Your child can move from a forward-facing car seat with a 5-point harness, to a booster seat when they exceed the height or weight limits of the forward-facing car seat and are at least 4 years old. Children should stay in a booster seat, and in the back seat, until they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall.
As far as national guidelines go, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a child ride in a booster seat until they hit the magical height of 4-foot-nine-inches and the adult seat belt ``fits correctly.'' They add that this can be anywhere between age 8 and 12.
Keep your child in each stage for as long as possible. A child is ready for a booster seat when they have outgrown the weight or height limit of their forward-facing harnesses, which is typically between 40 and 65 pounds.
Most state laws and booster seat manufacturers require children to be at least 4 or 5 years old before using a booster.
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Yes, ing to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From 4 to 7 years, you can use a booster car seat. Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer.