Forward Facing Child
CONVERTIBLE SEAT FORWARD FACING
When the rear facing weight limit runs out or the height limit runs out, as long as they are over one year, then you should turn baby around in the convertible baby car seat to face forward being very careful that you read where the harness straps should be positioned (in the very top slots for most convertible seats) and keep your child in this convertible baby seat until it’s forward facing limit is reached. A harnessed child in a convertible baby car seat is safer than a booster, so don’t be in a hurry to trade up.
BOOSTER SEAT
You should then purchase a high back booster seat and put your child in that using a lap/shoulder belt only and keep him in that until you exceed the weight limit or your child is able to sit properly in an adult seatbelt. This usually does not happen until around 8 years of age, depending on their size.
When can child move out of booster seat?
When your child can sit with his or her bottom against the seat crack, not slouching, knees bent over the edge of the seat, feet on the floor with the lap belt low on the hips and the shoulder belt not across the neck, then he is ok to use a lap/shoulder belt.
