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Children are ready for a booster once they outgrow the height or weight limit of their forward-facing harnessed seat—typically between 5 and 7 years old—and can sit upright the entire ride.

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Use the Checklist for Seat Belt Fit

If the answer for any of these questions is no, the child should continue riding in a booster seat in that seating position.

• Can sit with their back flat against the vehicle seat?

• Can the child keep their knees naturally bent over the edge of the vehicle without slouching?

• Can the child keep their feet flat on the floor?

• Does the lap belt lie snugly across the upper thighs, low on the hips, not the stomach?

• Does the shoulder belt lie snugly across the shoulder and chest, not across the neck or face?

• Is the child able to stay in position for the entire ride?
  

Both are safe when used correctly.

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Probably! It depends on how the seat belt fits—not just their age.

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Children under 13 should always ride in the back seat. Airbags are designed for adults and can be dangerous for younger kids.

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Boosters are for big kids who understand safety! Francie & Fitz ride in boosters because they understand why it matters. They know that buckling up the right way helps keep them safe—so they can keep exploring and adventuring

Harnessed seats have a built-in safety system. Boosters raise your child so the seat belt fits safely across their body.

Booster seats should be used for children who have outgrown their harnessed car seat until they are big enough and mature enough to fit and use a seat belt correctly.

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Yes! Most expire 6–10 years from the manufacture date. Always check the label or call the manufacturer for confirmation. Expiration dates vary between manufacturers.

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Every ride matters. It's important to select the right seat and use it correctly every time, including carpools and rideshare services.

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No ride is ever “just a short one.” Most crashes happen close to home. Always buckle up with the appropriate car seat or booster seat for your child's age, weight and height.

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Keep children riding rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Children should remain in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed by their car seat's manufacturer. Once children outgrow the rear-facing car seat, they are ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether.