Questions about 4 y.o. booster seat (for car)

SaraSmile

My son will be 4 this summer and we can move him out of the carseat into a booster.  I know they make high back boosters and then they ones without a back.  What is the difference??

knmommy

DD is in a regular booster (w/out a back)  She'll be 5 this summer, just make sure he is at least 40lbs.

debbiej

I found this on the CPSafety website:

High back or backless Which type of booster you get depends mostly on your vehicle.  If your vehicle has low seat backs or does not have any head restraints, you will need a high back booster to provide whiplash protection for your child.  If your vehicle does have head support, a backless booster is fine.  However, some younger children prefer a high back style, as the side "wings" allow for more sleep support.  Also, some older children prefer a backless style that does not "show" as much and cause teasing from peers.  You must be absolutely sure that your child has adequate head support before using a backless style.  Remember, safety before popularity.

We got DS the Evenflo Big Kid booster seat that has the high back but we have the option of removing it when he gets bigger and doesn't need it anymore.

darlene'smommy

Before you move him make sure he meets the steps to sit in a booster.  I would keep him in a 5 pt harness as long as you can.

https://car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=38893