Jeni-GAcpst
New member
I'm educating myself more on booster limits and thought this thread may benefit many readers.
I'm familiar with determining belt fit in a booster and the 5-step test for fitting without a booster in each vehicle.
Minimum weights really need to be followed due to the risk of submarining.
Maximum weights... I've seen some say they'd be willing to go over seeing as the booster will still act as a pelvis even if crash forces cause the booster to break under the child's weight.
Belt guides need to be above the shoulder. Head support from booster or vehicle headrest (or both depending on model) need to be at least up to the top of the child's ears.
So what about height range?
Is a 57" tween too tall for a backless booster with adequate vehicle head support?
I'd prefer to see tweens boostered until puberty to ensure hip support. But what about the top-of-the-charts 9yos? Are parkways and montereys the only option for talleys?
I'm familiar with determining belt fit in a booster and the 5-step test for fitting without a booster in each vehicle.
Minimum weights really need to be followed due to the risk of submarining.
Maximum weights... I've seen some say they'd be willing to go over seeing as the booster will still act as a pelvis even if crash forces cause the booster to break under the child's weight.
Belt guides need to be above the shoulder. Head support from booster or vehicle headrest (or both depending on model) need to be at least up to the top of the child's ears.
So what about height range?
Is a 57" tween too tall for a backless booster with adequate vehicle head support?
I'd prefer to see tweens boostered until puberty to ensure hip support. But what about the top-of-the-charts 9yos? Are parkways and montereys the only option for talleys?