I'm just up for starting a discussion, not because we are here yet. I see over and over again, 4y AND 40lbs min for booster use, that is fine and dandy for most DC, but what do you do about those children who will be 6, 7, 8+ years old and not 40 lbs?
DD1 is 5y and 33 lbs, it will be years before she hits 40. I know that when I was a child, I was 8+ years old before I hit 40lbs. I could see that being DD1. Of course DD1's main seat for years to come, will be a Regent, but I'm also thinking ahead, what happens when she is older and we could really use the convenience of a booster for Grandma's car, etc... Do you still say no because she is 37, 38 lbs? When do you say, ok, the child is 7 years old, even if they aren't 40 lbs, the booster seat is ok? What is your comfort level?
DD1 is 5y and 33 lbs, it will be years before she hits 40. I know that when I was a child, I was 8+ years old before I hit 40lbs. I could see that being DD1. Of course DD1's main seat for years to come, will be a Regent, but I'm also thinking ahead, what happens when she is older and we could really use the convenience of a booster for Grandma's car, etc... Do you still say no because she is 37, 38 lbs? When do you say, ok, the child is 7 years old, even if they aren't 40 lbs, the booster seat is ok? What is your comfort level?