is it time for different car seat? - Parenting Issues Message Board

galinaqt · 03-05-2007, 06:26 PM

Is it time to move to different car seat. My 4 year old is in the seat we bought her after she outgrew infant one. Belts seems getting small. I wonder if it is time to move to one which uses car belts.

PinkPiglet · 03-05-2007, 09:09 PM

If your child has outgrown the carseat then yes you need to move to another type. Booster seats should then be used. I know some recommend that kids use booster seats until they are 8 years old or 4'9'' tall.

Sannah · 03-06-2007, 09:02 AM

Galinaqt, car seats are not safe anymore after the child weighs more than 40 pounds.

galinaqt · 03-06-2007, 09:21 AM

She is around 30 lb. My neighbours daughter is in carseat and she is 11. My neighbour told me that carseat required until kid is 80 lb.

Sannah · 03-06-2007, 09:23 AM

Galinaqt, the booster seat is after the car seat.