Question Booster seat for 9 y.o. in WI/IL?

AtownMom

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I have a very good friend who doesn't have any children of her own, but is watching a couple of her nephews from out of town next week. She asked me for advice about using a booster for her youngest nephew but b/c my kids aren't that old yet I'm kind of clueless. He's 9, but she's estimating only around 80 lbs. She doesn't think he uses anything at home in IL but would like to make sure she's keeping him safe and following all recommendations and laws here in WI. Do you think one of those $14 nbb's from Wal-Mart would be good? Or if it's not illegal, and he's not used to using them anyways, should she just not worry too much about it? Anyone know the recs for child passenger safety for a 80 lb 9 y.o.?
 
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fyrfightermomma

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I am in Wisconsin. The law is 8 or 80 or 4'9". So legally she doesn't have to worry. However, safety wise she does. If ve doesn't pass the 5 step test posted above he will need one. A no back harmony from Walmart should be just fine if he needs one as long as he has adequate head support. Kudos for her for thinking ahead!
 

AtownMom

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I am in Wisconsin. The law is 8 or 80 or 4'9". So legally she doesn't have to worry. However, safety wise she does. If ve doesn't pass the 5 step test posted above he will need one. A no back harmony from Walmart should be just fine if he needs one as long as he has adequate head support. Kudos for her for thinking ahead!

She is really a great auntie and this is what she's going to do. Go to Wal-mart and if he doesn't end up needing it then just return it.
 

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