Is it Time for a Booster Seat?<\/p>\n
Take the next step to a booster seat when you answer \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions:<\/p>\n
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Does your child exceed the car seat\u2019s height or weight limits?<\/p>\n
Are your child\u2019s shoulders above the car seat\u2019s top harness slots?<\/p>\n
Are the tops of your child\u2019s ears above the top of the car seat?<\/p>\n
If the car seat with a harness still fits and your child is within the weight and height limits, continue to use it until it is outgrown.\u00a0 It provides more protection than a booster seat or seat belt for a small child.<\/p>\n
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Be Wary of Toys<\/p>\n
Toys can injure your child in a crash, so be extra careful to choose ones that are soft and will not hurt your child. A small, loose toy can be dangerous and injure your baby in a crash. Secure loose objects and toys to protect everyone in the car.<\/p>\n
Buckle Up<\/p>\n
We know that when adults wear seat belts, kids wear seat belts. So be a good example and buckle up for every ride. Be sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, too.<\/p>\n
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Buckling up the right way on every ride is the single most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car.<\/p>\n
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Prevent Heatstroke<\/p>\n
Never leave your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. While it may be tempting to dash out for a quick errand while your babies are sleeping peacefully in their car seats, the temperature inside your car can rise 20 degrees and cause heatstroke <link to Heatstroke page> in the time it takes for you to run in and out of the store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Is it Time for a Booster Seat? Take the next step to a booster seat when you answer \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions: Does your child exceed the car seat\u2019s height or weight limits? Are your child\u2019s shoulders above the car seat\u2019s top harness slots? Are the tops of your child\u2019s ears above …<\/p>\n