Child Booster Seats and Safety

There’s a reason that Ontario repeatedly receives awards for having high safety standards. This is one of the safest places to drive a car anywhere in the world and it’s because of the precautions taken in regards to things like child booster seats. They are very important to have in your car if you have a child. Children can slip and fall out of seat belts that are designed for adults, so it’s important to make sure that they are securely strapped in before you drive.

A booster seat can be attached to a car seat and will be your best bet for keeping your little one safe and sound during any car trip you might be going on. Not all booster seats are right for all people, so it’s important for you to choose the one that is right for your child specifically. Most people know that children under the age of 13 should not be in the front seat. In case of an accident they are much safer if they are sitting in the back. Infant seats should always face the back of the car and not the front.

When you strap your infant into the seat, you should make sure the straps are under the shoulders and across the collarbone and that you can fit only one finger under the straps. If you can fit two fingers the straps are too loose and if you can fit no fingers they will be too tight. Avoid aftermarket car seats or ones that are used if they are showing serious signs of wear. It is best to be safe even if means getting a new child booster seat. Your child will outgrow the infant seat and that will eventually need to be replaced with a toddler seat.

Children under the age of 8 who don’t reach a certain height and weight criteria must also be in a booster seat designed especially for older children. Older child booster seats protect children who can slip out from underneath seat belts that are designed for adults. Older child booster seats protect children who can slip out from underneath seat belts that are designed for adults, young adults, teenagers, and pre-teenagers. These guidelines are not negotiable. They are the law. There is no alternate method of driving children that is acceptable in the eyes of the law. It is important that all parents and all people who drive children are aware of their responsibilities to provide legal and safe booster seats for all children in their care.

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