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Common Misuse with

Booster Seats

Are you using your child’s safety seat correctly? More than 50% of child safety seats are installed and used incorrectly, and more than 25% of children are moved from forward-facing car seats to booster seats too soon. If your child is ready for a booster seat, we are sharing common errors with booster seats, and how to avoid them.

3 common misuses

Misuse #1

The seat belt fit is incorrect.

Misuse #2

The seat belt routing is incorrect.

Misuse #3

The seat belt is too loose.

2 solutions

Recommendation

  • Review the booster seat manufacturers’ instructions for guidance.
  • Learn from the National Child Passenger Safety Board on seat belt routing, fit, and tightness. Watch now.

Common Misuses with Other Child Safety Seats

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Rear-Facing Seats

More than 50% of rear-facing car seats are improperly installed and used.

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Forward-Facing Seats

More than 75% of forward-facing car seats are improperly installed and used.

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Seat Belts

90% of children using lap-and-shoulder belts should still be in a forward-
facing car seat or booster seat.

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