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But if they are ALRs and not switchables, then you have no choice but to have them locked. ALR=Automatic locking retractors. They're not a problem if that's all the car has.
You're probably thinking of switchable retractors, which will lock only in an emergency (ELR, emergency locking retractor) unless you pull them all the way out to put them into ALR mode.
Wendy
Are you worried about the booster staying in place or the kids? If it is the kids, they may not be booster ready if they are moving out of place. If it is the booster you are worried about, what boosters do you have? If you are really worried, you can get a booster that has LATCH. I don't really worry about my boosters moving when my kids are in them though, because they don't. I have never had a problem with it, and my 9 year old has been in a lot of boosters in a lot of cars.
No, that isn't paranoia. I would be comfortable locking the seatbelt, and I do when I think my youngest might fall asleep in his booster. You should check your manual though, just in case it says not to do it.
ETA: I just noticed one of your kids is four. What is his/her weight? A lot of 4 year olds are just not ready for a booster seat.
OK guys, I'm sold. I'm reinstalling the 5 point harness for my 4 year old. I actually only had the booster seat in my pickup truck, and a 5 point harness in the other 2 cars. Time to get back to work on that.
Thanks for the educated, honest opinions guys!
What harnessed seat does he have?? You want to make sure he's not over the weight limit, or his shoulders aren't over the top harness position......
What harnessed seat does he have?? You want to make sure he's not over the weight limit, or his shoulders aren't over the top harness position......
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