Seating Larger Children
Seating Larger Children
WARNING: Make sure the child's head is properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the child's ears.
WARNING: Make sure the vehicle seat belt is properly fitted onto the child, the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the face and neck, and the lap portion of the belt lies across the child’s lap, not over the stomach.
WARNING: When a booster seat is not in use, do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious injury. Secure the booster seat or remove it from the vehicle entirely.
If a child is too big to fit into a child safety seat, but too small to safely fit into the standard seat belts, a booster seat appropriate for the child’s age and size can be used.
Carefully read and follow all the instructions and warnings provided by the booster seat’s manufacturer, and on all the labels attached to the booster seat.
Always check and adjust every child’s seat belt for every trip.
Children who are big enough to wear the shoulder belt properly and comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the seat belt in a rear seat.