As the final transition car seat to booster seat, finding the right one your child will be comfortable in is important as they will
spend at least four to five years with the booster seat.
According to experts, booster seats decrease the risk of injury by 45% when compared to placing a child, aged between 4 and 8 years, in the car with only a seat belt.
The laws in Canada maintain that a child should remain with a booster seat until a height of 57 inches or a weight of 40 pounds is reached, or until eight years old. But for extra precaution, your child should remain in the booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belt fits naturally and comfortably.
When can a toddler use a booster seat?
Your toddler can start using a booster seat once they have outgrown the weight or height requirements of their forward-facing car seat. They should be at least 40 lbs and 4 years old to start using a booster. High back booster seats are ideal for children who are transitioning from a forward-facing seat to a booster. They are also the best and safest option for toddlers who can’t properly sit on a backless booster. Need some help installing your booster? See our guide on How To Install a Booster Seat.
Are high back booster seats safer than backless?
High-back booster seats are the safer option because they provide head support and a better fit since the child is better contained and protected by the booster’s reinforced sides. At Canadian Tire, we offer a selection of boosters that include high-back booster seats, harnessed booster seats, and backless booster seats to fit your little one’s needs.
