Children do not fit properly in seatbelts until they are 4'9" tall. The lap belt should fit low on the hips, not across the abdomen. The shoulder belt should cross the middle of the chest and the shoulder, not across the neck. Your child can be severely injured or killed in a crash if the seatbelt is not worn properly.

Booster seats allow the lap and shoulder seatbelt to fit properly. This will keep your child safe in a crash. Booster seats are designed for use with the lap and shoulder belt. This gives your child the most amount of protection in a crash.

Booster seats are available for kids who weigh up to 80 and 100 pounds. Most children like to sit in booster seats because it allows them to see out the window. There are several types of booster seats on the market. For questions about booster seats or if your car only has lap belts in the back seat, contact a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Is your child big enough for a seat belt? If you answer yes to all of these things, your child is big enough to use an adult seat belt without a booster seat. Can he:

• Sit straight against the vehicle seat back?
• Bend his legs naturally at the edge of the seat?
• Sit comfortably without slouching for the entire ride?
Keep the lap belt down on the hips, touching the thighs?
• Sit with the shoulder belt on the center of the shoulder?