Minimum of age 8 AND 4'9". The car seat belt must fit snuggly across the child's hips with both feet on the floor and the shoulder belt must not be cutting into their neck. Some 8 yr olds are this tall, but most are not. The size of the child is the most important factor.
the weight to sit in a booster seat is...40 pounds AND the age of 4 years, BUT preferably the child is longer.
Dmv
A child should be at least 4 feet 9 inches tall to safely use a booster seat.
Parents can smoothly navigate the booster seat transition for their child by following these steps: 1. Check the height and weight requirements for transitioning to a booster seat. 2. Involve the child in the process and explain the importance of using a booster seat. 3. Choose a booster seat that fits the child properly and is installed correctly in the vehicle. 4. Practice using the booster seat with short trips before longer journeys. 5. Set a positive example by always wearing a seatbelt yourself.
A child should be at least 4 years old and weigh at least 40 pounds before moving to a booster seat.
The child's size is the factor here. If the seatbelt comes across their body like it does for you, then they do not need a booster seat. Sometimes, the child's weight is a factor, too. They should be at least 90 pounds in weight before they are allowed out of the booster seat.
In order for a child to no longer have to use a booster seat, they need to be between the ages of 4-9 & must also be 4 foot 9 inches by law.
A child should be at least 4 years old and weigh at least 40 pounds before switching to a booster seat.
When they about the height of 4'9".
The age that a child should use a car seat booster is when they are 2 years of age. Some kids need to use them a little bit earlier because weight and height has an effect on how earlier the kids need to use the booster seat.
I heard it was supposed to be by weight, not by height, but what do i know.....when they outgrow the carseat
Children typically no longer need a booster seat in vehicles when they reach a weight of around 80-100 pounds and are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.