The last type of child car seats children must use are toddler booster seats or booster cushions
. Children who are aged between 3 and 12 (approximately) years old should use toddler booster seats. Most booster seats and cushions are designed for children up to 36kg in weight. Kids car seats must be used by law to keep your children safe and comfortable whilst travelling.
You may feel a bit overwhelmed with the massive choice of toddler booster seats that are available on today's market. Choose a brand that you feel you can trust and read reviews online about which seats in their range would be best for your child. It may be a good idea to ask friends or family who have children about which booster seats they recommend.
Toddler booster seats are all usually very similar, but have different added features. Most booster seats have got cup holders as a feature. Kids seem to love these little 'pockets' in the seats as they like to put their sweeties and small toys in these. Many booster seats can 'grow taller with your child'. Make sure you purchase one that has an adjustable headrest and adjustable armrests. This results in the car seat lasting much longer for your child.
You may be asking yourself why toddler booster seats need to be used? Child restraints make the journey more comfortable and safe for your children, and it is not safe them to travel without the correct restraint. Booster seats gives your child a higher sitting position to ensure that the seat belt can sit comfortably and safely across your child's shoulder. If your child were to travel without their car booster seat, they would find the seat belt very uncomfortable and could get very injured in the event of an accident. There would also be a danger of them choking in the event of a car accident. Make sure the seat belt sits across your child's shoulder, not their neck. This being the reason why they should use toddler booster seats to give them that all important 'boost'.