Important booster question

bethng

Active member
I noticed today that my daycare provider put one of her kids in the BPB seat (evenflo big kid I think) and then pulled the shoulder belt out all the way to lock it, then pulled it back against the child. She said it kept her sitting up straight and she wasnt able to lean forward or sideways. I am wondering if its ok to lock a lap/shoulder belt when used for a bpb. I did tell her that if the child needed to be secured in that seat to keep her from not sitting correctly , then perhaps she was not ready for a bpb! But my question is ....is locking the seatbelt ok?
 
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sfeitler

Member
Yes, it's ok to lock the seatbelt.

I agree with you, in general if a child needs the seatbelt locked to stay in position, they'd be better off in a harness. OTOH, if it's just an occasional reminder, then maybe it's ok.

-Sarah
 

Gypsy

Senior Community Member
Yes it's ok.

Dd locks hers, herself. She doesn't "feel safe" unless it's locked, so in dh's car, where it doesn't lock she gets nervous.
 

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