Booster seat and seatbelt question

[mom_pattie]

Hi there! I have a 6 year old in a new Graco booster seat (high back seat). My question is this: When he is riding in his booster seat with the seat belt clicked in, do I pull the seat belt all the way out so it retracts back into place and "locks", or do I just leave it be? I have been having him pull it out all the way so it ratches back and "locks". I'm not sure if this is correct, or if I should allow it to automatically lock when it needs to, like the driver and front passenger seat belts do? Any help would be appreciated, Thank you!

Pattie

[bensmom]

Either is fine. If he sits well (stay in position) without the belt being locked, it might be more comfortable not to lock it. If he wiggles a little, I would lock it to help remind him to stay in position.

[papooses]

Ditto.

My daughter prefers to lock hers simply because she's used to the harness & wants that extra snug security, but with the other kids in our family, I just tell them that if I catch them leaning out or causing slack in the belt they will have to engage the retractor.

[mom_pattie]

Thanks so much for your help!!!:)