When your child has outgrown the forward-facing car safety seat, it's time for a booster seat. The job of the car booster seat is to boost the child up so that lap and shoulder seat belts are well-positioned to safely restrain them. They are recommended for children that are over 40 pounds and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Here are the top 10 booster seats according to the IIHS:
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There are two types of booster seats, those that have a back to them and those that don't. The best kind for your child depends on what kind of seats you have in your vehicle. Before buying a booster seat it's a good idea to try it out in your car to make sure that it fits well. Some high-back boosters have padded wings that can function as headrests, which is good for children that tend to fall asleep in the car.
A booster seat is held in place by the combination of the child's weight and the cars seat belts. It should only be used with a forward facing seat. If used with a lap belt only, you must also use a child harness to hold the child's head and shoulders back. The sash part of the seat belt must cross your child's shoulder and not touch their neck.
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