mommygraham
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...to have a 2.5 year old in a high back booster with ONLY an adult shoulder belt? It's CLEARLY unsafe, but is it actually against the law?
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Question Is it legal...?
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Depends. What state and what booster, and how much does the child weigh?
Wendy
Wendy
2BunniesMommy
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Depends on the location and what the laws are there and it depends on the booster and what age and size it is rated for and if the baby is within the stated ranges, but yes, it could be. It should not be, but depending on all the above, if might be.
mommygraham
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I think I saw that the booster was a First Years. He'll be 3 in January and is in the 95% for height and about the same for weight. I'm just starting to get to know this lady. She and I showed up at the same time this afternoon for my baby shower (of course I tried to sneak a peak at what her little guy rides in) and I was shocked to see that all that ws keeping him in place was a regular seat belt! We live in TX, and just moved here a few months ago, so I'm not sure of the laws. Not that that's an excuse. I just know that I'll RF my kids longer than any law, so I don't bother looking closely KWIM? I just couldn't believe it! Here I have an almost 4 year old RF in a 5 pt harness, and her 2.5 year old is sitting in a booster with a belt!
mommygraham
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Sorry, I'm probably using the wrong terms. I mean the kind of belt that we use as a driver/passenger in the front.
Qarin
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Texas law does not specify an age or weight for moving from a harness to a booster seat, but does stipulate that the seat used be used according to manufacturer instructions. First Years/Learning Curve/Compass booster seats, if the 505 is a generalizable example, do specify a minimum age of 3 years old, and a minimum weight of 30lbs.
The new law, though, is not enforceable until July, 2010- before then, a warning can be given but no citations issued. After July, 2010, the fine is $25.
So clearly, to us, not safe, but not very illegal in Texas.
The new law, though, is not enforceable until July, 2010- before then, a warning can be given but no citations issued. After July, 2010, the fine is $25.
So clearly, to us, not safe, but not very illegal in Texas.
mommygraham
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Thank you. I'm getting to know this lady, but when I do see her, it's only briefly before/after church. I want to say something to her. I know her son is well over 30 lbs, but he should at least be in a 5 pt harness.
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