Question Booster? crotch strap?

jheimes · Mar 17, 2011

Which boosters besides the britax ones come with or can use a crotch strap (not sure what to call this piece) on the seat belt when in booster mode?

A baby store salesman told me I could just buy the britax one to use on any combo seat that had the crotch hole when in booster mode. Wouldn't this be an aftermarket product? or is it diff for booster use?

Are there any statistics or studies that imply that this may be safer for a smaller booster rider?

Is boostering or harnessing safer for a 5 yr old once they hit 40 lbs and can sit correctly?
TIA

autumnlily · Mar 17, 2011

Your salesman gave you dangerous advice. Do not use the SG clip on any seat EXCEPT the Frontier/Frontier 85 or Parkway seats.

wendytthomas · Mar 17, 2011

There's one study that implies it may be safer for the under 40 pounds crowd. Otherwise, no.

And there are no data saying that a harness or booster is better for a properly sitting five year old over 40 pounds.

Wendy