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Car Seats

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  • 26-08-2010 12:35pm
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    Fiona L
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭


    Hi,

    Just wanted opinions on when to change my daugther from high back booster to regular booster seat. She is just turned 6.

    Thx!


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    Nevyn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,045 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    Isn't there a weight level written on the booster seats and the child has to weight that much?


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    Wantobe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 554 ✭✭✭Wantobe


    High back booster seat is until 22kg to 25kg if you like. Can switch to normal booster at 22kg. That's what the rules say- try googling it.

    My six year old is still only just under 20kg so we have to wait another bit. I told her she has to eat more vegetables!:D

    You probably have to use a bit of common sense too though- if the child is tall and the seat belt is at the right place ( ie not against their neck) without the back etc. Mine is tall but for now the back seems fine.


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    KazDub
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭KazDub


    There's safety research out that recommends keeping kids in the high back seats. Britax no longer make the smaller booster seat because of this and have launched a campaign. I'm researching a seat for my 3 year old and discovered this.

    www.britax.co.uk/car-seats/highback-booster-campaign


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    #5
    Fiona L
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Fiona L


    Hi

    Thanks for the replies. I went to a well known toy and nursery shop last night and they advised to keep her in the high back booster. The sales rep looked at the seat I had and he discovered the one I had wasn't fitting my car correctly so I bought a new one! Cant be too safe!!!!


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