Hi,
My son is 4 years old, 41 inches tall, 36 pounds. He's FF in a Britax Boulevard. Today, for the first time, he asked if he could have a booster seat like other kids. I told him that booster seats are for older kids but then he pointed out that his younger cousin (age 3) sits in a booster. So I then said that his current car seat is much more comfy and safe, and the 5 pt harness is like a racecar driver's. That seemed to satisfy him for the time being.
I would love some advice about this. When should I move my son from his britax boulevard to a booster? Does he even need to move to a booster since his current seat has a height limit of 49" and a weight limit of 65 pounds? Also, I was/am under the impression that a 5 pt harness is safer than any booster. Am I wrong about that? Isn't it better to keep a child in a 5 pt harness as long as possible? Is there any reason to move a child to a booster from a regular 5 pt harness car seat?
Thanks so much for your advice.
best regards,
marim
My son is 4 years old, 41 inches tall, 36 pounds. He's FF in a Britax Boulevard. Today, for the first time, he asked if he could have a booster seat like other kids. I told him that booster seats are for older kids but then he pointed out that his younger cousin (age 3) sits in a booster. So I then said that his current car seat is much more comfy and safe, and the 5 pt harness is like a racecar driver's. That seemed to satisfy him for the time being.
I would love some advice about this. When should I move my son from his britax boulevard to a booster? Does he even need to move to a booster since his current seat has a height limit of 49" and a weight limit of 65 pounds? Also, I was/am under the impression that a 5 pt harness is safer than any booster. Am I wrong about that? Isn't it better to keep a child in a 5 pt harness as long as possible? Is there any reason to move a child to a booster from a regular 5 pt harness car seat?
Thanks so much for your advice.
best regards,
marim