Child Booster Seat Types
Belt-Positioning High-Back Booster Seats- High-Back booster seats lift children up so the vehicle’s seat belt will fit better. There is a variety of High-Backs to choose from. Some of the booster seats provide head and neck support for vehicles that do not have headrests. However, some of the head supports are fairly tight and might not be what you want. Other booster seats extend upwards as the child grows. This type of High-Back booster lets you personalize the chair for your child. There are folding booster seats and booster seats with more cushions. No matter what seat you choose the vehicles shoulder and lap belt must be used. You cannot just use a lap belt.
Combination Seats- Combination seats grow with the child. They can be used as a forward-facing toddler seat for children 20-40 pounds. At this stage the 5-point harness is used to keep the child in place. When the child reaches 40 pounds the 5-point harness can be removed and a regular shoulder/lap belt are used. The seats usually let you adjust different parts of the seat to position the seat belt correctly for your child.
Belt-Positioning No-Back Booster Seat- This type of booster seat lifts the child up so the seat belt will fit better. A shoulder and lap belt must be used to keep the child safe. Any vehicle with built-in head rests can use a No-Back booster.
When trying to find the right booster seat you should use the sites that allow parents to comment on the seats. Target.com is a good example. You can see why parents like the seat or why they don’t.
