Elementary School Kids
I have a concern. my son is 6.5 years old and he is 4.5 feet tall and 118 lbs. the booster sitt stocks on his butt. I cant find big enough booster sit for him. Does he need it?
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HOLY Crap he is huge for weight. Yes he still needs one if your state has a law about being 8 and 4 foot 8 inches. That is the law .here. The weight is 80 lbs so obviously you have surpassed that. Talk to your local police station or fire department for better advice on safety.
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Well in Ca, they go by height and age. if you are under 8 then you need a booster, but if you are under 8 but 4'9" or taller you can be in a seat belt. my dd is still in a booster, but she is almost 7 and 4'3" and 56lbs. I would look into the carseat safety group here on cafemom. good luck!
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He is over 100 lbs so he should be out of the booster. I don't know of any that are rated above 100 lbs.
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I agree with her, speak with your local police station or even pediatrician about what would be safest.
I know those seats were ONLY tested with the weight and height requirements listed on teh seat. They aer NOT safe beyond those perameters.
Good luck!
Quoting frndlyfn:
HOLY Crap he is huge for weight. Yes he still needs one if your state has a law about being 8 and 4 foot 8 inches. That is the law .here. The weight is 80 lbs so obviously you have surpassed that. Talk to your local police station or fire department for better advice on safety.
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thank you ladies that a great ideal I will call then momentarily let you know what they said.
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You can check, but I heard once a kid hits 100 lbs, they are done with car seats. Let us know what you find out.
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I called fire dept. ther refered me to the police dept. I called left message. I let you all know once they call me.
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What did your ped say?
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well im taking him to do blood work next week. . his sugar levels are fine. we were there yesterday he said he is fine overall but his weight is a consern.
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Ok I got the answere. because he is over 100 lbs he does not need a booster sit. I flagged down a police officer at the red light today. the one I called earlier never returned my phonecall. but this one was super nice.