Securing a Booster Seat

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njcollins

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Hello,

I have my 7 year old in a high back booster in the third row of our truck. It's a new truck but for some reason it does not have latches in the third row. The car seat has latch connectors but no tether. I know he should be bucking the seat every time he gets out. However there is certainly a chance that he or I or my husband forgets, making this a dangerous situation in an accident. Is it safe for me to attach a tether to the booster for the purpose of securing it when he's not in it? I would just leave the tether connected at all times (not tight).

Thanks for your help!
 
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ketchupqueen

ketchupqueen

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Hi! Altering a seat by adding a strap isn't a crash-tested solution and could have unforseen consequences. When a seat is in a spot where it is unsecured when empty, it should be buckled in when the child gets out of the seat. Making it routine can prevent forgetting to buckle. :)
 

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