Use Booster Seats before you Buckle Kids

WHEN it comes to safety belts for children, it is important to realize that one size does not fit all. Many parents mistakenly believe that once their kids outgrow forward-facing child safety seats, buckling them in adult seat belts is good enough.

But the adult lap and shoulder belts alone can be dangerous for children who weight between 18 and 36 kilograms and who are less than 1.45 metres tall. For these children, booster seats are needed. Child safety seats, as well as boosters, are effective in protecting children in crashes. A booster seat positions the adult-designed seat belt correctly and safely. It also offers children greater comfort and visibility.

So when your kids outgrow forward-facing child safety seats, use booster seats before you buckle them.

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