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Stage Three:
Booster Seat
Weight: 18 to 27 kg (40 - 60 lb.)
Age: About 4½ - 8 years old
 At this stage, your child is ready for Booster Seat. Usually, they have become too tall for their child car seat. (Check that the mid-point of your child's ears is not above the child car seat).
You may find that a high-back booster seat will do the best job of preventing your child from leaning against the door.
Some booster seats can be used longer. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for weight and height limits.
The safest position for a rear-facing infant seat is in the rear seat of the vehicle (the "KID ZONE").
Install the booster seat according to manufacturer's instructions, ensuring your child is properly buckled up.
On the road, remind your child not to lean out of the booster seat and to keep his or her head, arms and feet away from the door.
Check your child's position frequently throughout the journey.
If your vehicle has Side Air Bags in the Rear Seat:
Select a seating location away from side air bags whenever possible.
If you place the booster seat near a door, clear the area between the booster seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your child if the side air bag inflates.
If your vehicle has NO Rear Seat:
Never place a booster seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a front air bag unless the air bag has been deactivated.
If the front passenger air bag has been deactivated and you have no alternative but to travel with your child in the front seat of a vehicle:
- Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost track position by sliding the seat back as far as it will go.
- Install the booster seat according to manufacturer's instructionsIf the front passenger air bag has been deactivated and you have no alternative but to travel with your baby in the front seat of a vehicle:
- Clear the area between the infant seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your baby if the side air bag inflates.
Again, on the road, remind your child not to lean out of the booster seat and to keep his or her head, arms and feet away from the door and check your child's position frequently throughout the journey.
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Stage Four:
Seat Belt
Weight: Over 27 kg (60 lb.)
Age: About 8 - 12 years old
At this stage, your child is ready to buckle up using seat belts. Teach your children that this is the law.
The safest position for a child aged 12 and under is still in the rear seat of the vehicle (the "KID ZONE").
If your vehicle has Side Air Bags in the Rear Seat:
Select a seating location away from side air bags whenever possible.
Make sure your child is properly buckled up, with the lap belt low and snug over the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
Never place the shoulder belt behind the child or under the arm.
If you have no alternative but to place your child in a seat equipped with a side air bag:
- Fasten the seat belt as above.
- Have your child sit up straight and remind your child not to lean against the door at any time.
- Ensure the area between your child and the door is clear of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your child if the side air bag inflates.
Check your child's position frequently throughout the journey.
If your vehicle has NO Rear Seat:
Don't let children travel in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a front passenger air bag unless the air bag has been deactivated.
If you have no alternative but to travel with your child in the front seat of a vehicle:
- Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost track position by sliding the seat back as far as it will go.
- Make sure your child is properly buckled up, with the lap belt low and snug over the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest. Never place the shoulder belt behind the child or under the arm.
- Have your child sit up straight and remind your child not to lean against the door at any time.
- Ensure the area between your child and the door is clear of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your child if the side air bag inflates.
Since children may be able to manipulate or unfasten their seat belt, remind them that the seat belt is not only for their safety but that it is the law - set a good example by always wearing one yourself.
 
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