Work State Law For Booster Seats In Ohio
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Once a child reaches 4 years of age and weighs at least 40 pounds, she can move to a booster seat. A child is required by law to use the booster seat until she is 8 years old or 4'9” tall. Both backless and high back booster seats are available. Check the manufacturer's instructions to see which is best for your child.
And remember, forward-facing car seats all go to a minimum of 40 pounds so don't consider moving your child to a booster seat until they are at least 40 pounds or more.
Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.81 states: A child who is either less than four years of age or weighs less than forty pounds or is in both categories must be in a child restraint system when being transported in your vehicle.
Yes, ing to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From 4 to 7 years, you can use a booster car seat. Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer.
That's not legal or safe. There's no booster that allows kids under 40 lbs and the bare minimum age is 4yo and most kids aren't remotely mature enough at 4 for a regular booster let alone a backless one. It's not worth the risk.
Children must be at least 4 years old, between 40-110 pounds and 38-57 inches tall in order to use a backless booster seat. Always check the product manual for specific weight and height requirements as they can vary by product and manufacturer.
Rear-Facing Car Seat. Birth-12 Months. Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. Forward-Facing Car Seat. 1 – 3 Years. Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. Booster Seat. 4 – 7 Years. Seat Belt. 8 – 12 Years.
Car seats use a harness that goes over the shoulders and around their hips to secure a child into their seat. Booster seats are for children who have outgrown car seats and typically weigh more than 40 pounds and are about 4 feet tall or taller. A child sits on a booster seat and uses the car's seat belt.
Ohio law requires that children ride in a car seat or booster until the child is 8 years old or 4' (feet) 9” (inches) or 145 cm (centimeters) tall.