My sister and I just had an argument about kids needing to be in booster seats. Our cousins are coming from Norway to visit, and I told her that I have an extra booster for the little girl to use (she's 7 but tiny). She said she didn't need it, it would take up too much room in her car, and "it's such a hassle!!" (how is a backless booster a hassle??)
She doesn't understand why I'm so adamant about Matt being in a booster (he's 8 and 58 lbs, so he needs to be in some kind of child restraint). She told me that it's just another way for safety seat companies to make money and that I'm getting RIPPED OFF!!!!
I remember when her 2 oldest girls were little, they would climb all over the van. They were never belted in. The baby was in a shielded car seat and couldn't even see over the shield! This was in the early 90's, but still.
Has anybody run into this issue with anybody? Can anybody direct me to some good references - state laws, examples of fatalities related to improper use of seats (or not using seats at all)?
Thanks Ladies!
Ann
She doesn't understand why I'm so adamant about Matt being in a booster (he's 8 and 58 lbs, so he needs to be in some kind of child restraint). She told me that it's just another way for safety seat companies to make money and that I'm getting RIPPED OFF!!!!
I remember when her 2 oldest girls were little, they would climb all over the van. They were never belted in. The baby was in a shielded car seat and couldn't even see over the shield! This was in the early 90's, but still.
Has anybody run into this issue with anybody? Can anybody direct me to some good references - state laws, examples of fatalities related to improper use of seats (or not using seats at all)?
Thanks Ladies!
Ann