a child can legally move out of a booster seat when they reach 8 years old, or 80 pounds, or 4'9", whichever comes first. There are federal standards regarding the manufacture of car seats.

Booster seats are generally for children weighing ... boosters until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, are 8 to 12 years old, and have the developmental maturity to keep their belt properly ...

Beginning at the start of 2025, Michigan's child child safety restraint system laws changed to reflect the federal and manufacturing laws. We took a look at what those changes are.

In 2024, lawmakers in Colorado passed a new, overhauled child passenger safety law that might require parents or caregivers ...

It’s not easy navigating the complex and ever-growing world of car seats. And while it’s reassuring to know that all car seats sold in the United States are required to meet the same rigorous ...

Children between the ages of 4 and 8 are 45% less ... if they are in booster seats than if they use seat belts alone, but deaths among that age group rose in recent years. However, there is ...

This is more strict than the current law. If those under two years old weigh more than 40 pounds, they can be in a forward-facing seat. When it comes to booster seats, children need to be at least ...