Toddler booster seats are group 2/3 child car seats, the last type you will need to purchase for your child. The age range of children who should use toddler booster seats is 3 to 12 years old approximately. Most booster seats can hold children who weigh up to 36kg. It is illegal for a child in the UK under 12 years old or under 135cm in height to travel without the correct child restraint.
There is a wide range of toddler booster seats available on the market today, so you will always have plenty to choose from. If you find it difficult to pick out a range of seats you like, then you could look into what features each range has, look at reviews online, and if you are still unsure you should purchase one manufactured by a brand that you know and trust. Ask family and friends about which car seats they recommend, as they may be able to help you out, especially if they also have children.
Most toddler booster seats look really quite similar, but some may have different features than others. Many toddler booster car seats have cup holders as an added feature. Children love putting their small toys and sweeties in these little 'secret' cup holders. Another feature of most booster car seats is the fact that they grow with your child. Adjustable headrest and armrests mean the seat can grow taller while your child grows taller. This means that your child can use the same car seat for longer.
So you may be wondering why do toddler booster seats have to be used by law? Child restraints make the journey much more comfortable and safe for your children, and it is not safe them to travel without the correct restraint. Without the booster car seat, your child would be sitting too low for the seat belt therefore needs a 'boost' to get them to the right height. If it wasn't for the booster car seat elevating your child, the seat belt would be very uncomfortable and dangerous for them. There would also be the possibility of your child choking if the seat belt was to sit firmly across their neck and not their shoulder. The seat belt should not sit along your child's neck, it should ALWAYS sit across the shoulder. That is exactly the reason why children must use their toddler booster seats when travelling.
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