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pickle

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I have a 26lb almost 3 year old in a Britax Roundabout that is reaching 5years from manufactured date and an almost 34lb almost 5 year old in a newer Britax Boulevard 70. We drive a VW Routan so space is not of issue.

Time to retire the Roundabout, correct? What are my best options at this time? Neither seems ready yet for boosters, correct?

TIA
 
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wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
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No. The manual states the Roundabout is good for six years from the date on the sticker. So as long as your three year old's shoulders are under the top slot you're ok for now.

Wendy
 

pickle

New member
OOOO, thank you! She is way below the top slot (short kids here!!) so it sounds like we get another year out of it - yay!!
 
Hello :)

Replying to the last part, some 5 year olds are ready for boosters, some aren't. They must be able to stay in position for the entire car ride and not lean out of the booster in order for it to function correctly. Impulse control is vital to booster safety.

Your almost 3 year old definitely should not be put in a booster. It is extremely unsafe for a child that young, their bone structure is not strong enough to handle forces the way they are distributed by a 3-point adult seat belt.

Children should remain in a 5-point harness until about age 5 and until they demonstrate that they can sit properly for the entire ride :)
 

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