For kids under 9 years of age who weigh 40 - 80 lb (18 - 36 kg) or are less than 4’9” (145 cm) tall.
Children who are under nine years of age, who weigh between 40 and 80 lb (18 – 36 kg) or are less than 4'9" (145 cm) tall are safest in a booster seat.
The booster seat helps to position the adult seat belt properly across the child’s body.
An adult seat belt alone does not properly fit a child's body - it rides too high on the belly and neck and can cause serious internal injuries in the event of a crash.
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A child is 3 ˝ times more likely to suffer a head injury in a crash when just using an adult seat belt than when buckled in a booster seat.
- Booster seats are easily installed and generally low cost.
The manufacturer’s instructions and labels on each booster seat state the specific weight, size and/or age of child that the seat will protect. Some booster seats have upper weight limits of 100 lb (45 kg). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your booster seat.
If you need help, you can talk with a nurse by calling:
Alberta Health Link 1-866-408-5465
(780) 408-5465 in Edmonton
(403) 943-5465 in Calgary
Resources:
- Booster seat YES Test
- Keeping your child content in a booster seat
- Tips for buying a child safety seat or booster seat
