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When can my child be in a regular seatbelt without a booster
Children are not ready to be in a regular lap/shoulder seatbelt until:
They are tall enough so that their legs bend at the knees at the edge of the seat; and
They are mature enough to remain seated with their backs flat against the back of the seat and not slouch; and
The lap belt sits high on the thighs or low on the hips (NOT on their tummy!); and
The shoulder belt crosses the shoulder and chest (NOT on their arms or neck!); and
Each passenger must have their own lap and shoulder belt! Never allow children to share a seatbelt.
Some organizations will also give limits like 80 or 100 pounds, 4'9" in height or 8 years old. These are rough guidelines, not absolute limits. The criteria above are most important.
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