https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:22:41 +0000 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:48:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12929 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=262870&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#262870 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 12929
Posted: 15 December 2007 at 11:48pm

ah hahahahahaha good luck on that one...I want tickets to come watch THAT discussion with her! ]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:48:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=262870&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#262870 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=262657&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#262657 Author: Maya
Subject: 12929
Posted: 15 December 2007 at 7:22pm

Maya will be 5 in Feb, I guess I'm lucky that she hasn't yet questioned the need to be in a booster seat, but if/when she does it's just one of those non-negotiable things, she will stay in it till she leaves home!]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:22:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=262657&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#262657 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261818&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261818 Author: 3boys
Subject: 12929
Posted: 13 December 2007 at 8:07pm

Thanks so much for all your help. I think I will need to be much firmer with him.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:07:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261818&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261818 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261666&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261666 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 12929
Posted: 13 December 2007 at 1:20pm

HAve a look at this NZ website child restraint safety

Bonnie who runs it is on here occassionally (CRS). If you cant find what you want in the info, there is a forum you can ask questions on. ]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:20:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261666&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261666 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261634&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261634 Author: megrac
Subject: 12929
Posted: 13 December 2007 at 12:19pm

we have two carseats in the back so dont have room for a booster in the middle for miss 6 so we brought a harnes you just do the lap belt up tight and the harnes goes from the belt to a ancor point much safer than a adult belt. only about $30 from baby factory or baby city

Edited by megrac]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:19:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261634&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261634 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261434&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261434 Author: Jennz
Subject: 12929
Posted: 12 December 2007 at 9:50pm

Booster until 12 here (the UK legal reqs I mean) Its not until then that they are even close to 'adult' size so can safely use an adult belt. Personally I would just have it as a non-negotiable but I am a bit of a car safety nut ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:50:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261434&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261434 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261408&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261408 Author: my2angels
Subject: 12929
Posted: 12 December 2007 at 9:25pm

i could be wrong here but i think i remember reading or hearing that its the law to have them in a booster when they are 5 which means right up till thier 6th birthday but again i could be completely wrong on that]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:25:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261408&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261408 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261369&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261369 Author: gemsmum
Subject: 12929
Posted: 12 December 2007 at 8:45pm

I thought it was to do with safe seatbelt placement - so it sits properly at shoulder and lap. My 6 year old still sits in a booster seat (or a booster cushion, depending on which car she's in). She's never complained cos that's just the way it is in our car. I'm going to keep both my two in booster seats/cushions until they are quite a bit older. The new safety guidelines are going to push for booster seats till 9 years (and I know the UK has made it law that kids need to stay in booster seats till they are a certain age (I think its 11 but I could be wrong)or height (whichever comes first)).
I refuse to compromise with my children when it comes to safety issues.

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Subject: 12929
Posted: 12 December 2007 at 8:44pm

My boy is 6 and he still sits in his booster seat. He doesn't mind as he can see better out the window. The other things to watch for is that the seatbelt sits across their shoulder and the lap part goes over their hips not their tummies. My other boy was 7 before he came out of the booster seat.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:44:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261366&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261366 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261344&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261344 Author: busymum
Subject: 12929
Posted: 12 December 2007 at 8:30pm

I don't have a 5yo yet, I can see his point though! But is he over/under weight and height for his age? My 4yo is under average so I am probably going to be firm with her (when she's 5) and keep her in a bit longer. I think the *actual* recommendation is that their knees fold over the end of the seat comfortably but I can't remember where I read that.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:30:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261344&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261344 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12929&PID=261325&title=5-year-old-and-booster-seat#261325 Author: 3boys
Subject: 12929
Posted: 12 December 2007 at 8:24pm

My five year old no longer wants to ride in his booster seat while in the car.

I suspect this is due to starting school and wanting to be a big boy.

I know that legally he no longer needs to but I have heard recommendations that they continue using them for longer.

For all those parents with five year olds, what do you do?

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