barbilyn0875
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My DS is 4.5 and 35 lbs. He is to ride in a short school bus (like the big yellow ones, just short, NOT a van) tomorrow for a field trip. The bus has lap belts only. My research has told me that if the child is under 50 lbs, they should be restrained in a car seat. I have asked the teacher and she said that she has boosters for the kids, but I don't think that's allowed with just a lap belt, is it? Can someone explain to me what my BEST option is for my DS? Would he be ok riding the bus with just the lap belt? I know buses are constructed to be safer, but not sure if safe enough to not use the car seat on the bus. Help please??