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Yes, there are still some boosters on the market labeled for "1 and up"
This is when being a technician would be so handy! I'd give them a card, write some websites on it, and encourage them to look into it more before purchasing something. The title would make it seem more official instead of nosy!!
Okay, I guess the question is WHY? Why is it necessary to label a booster from 30lbs? Maybe back in the day that was fine but how about some change now? There are plenty harnessed seats for a 30lb child. Why do manufacturers focus so much on weight? What about focusing on age? Sorry to have so many questions. I am deeply disturbed by this and I guess I haven't paid much attention in the past to this issue.
I am sure there are some 30lb 6 year olds but that probably isn't the norm.
Unfortunately, plenty of people think techs are just nosy busy bodies too.
I do think there's a place in the market for under-40 limits on boosters, though, and that they're important to have or there WILL be some kids who have to use boosters against manufacturer recommendations.
I actually think the market is doing pretty good right bow in providing a seat for almost every contingency when it comes to age/ weight/ height.
But there is simply no excuse for a 1 year 30 pound minimum booster. There is never a case where this is a good idea. A friend of a friend put her 2 year old 30-something pound child in one of those backless seats because the display said it was okay. She took offense to the message I sent her on Facebook but when I talked to her in person she was disgusted that a manufacturer would tell her it's okay to put her son that little in a backless booster once she learned how unsafe it was. After a few minutes of chatting she decided to re-harness him.
Brianna said:But there is simply no excuse for a 1 year 30 pound minimum booster. There is never a case where this is a good idea. A friend of a friend put her 2 year old 30-something pound child in one of those backless seats because the display said it was okay. She took offense to the message I sent her on Facebook but when I talked to her in person she was disgusted that a manufacturer would tell her it's okay to put her son that little in a backless booster once she learned how unsafe it was. After a few minutes of chatting she decided to re-harness him.
I had a look at Walmart and besides the Graco non of them seemed ot have ages listed on them that I could find
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