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1. dmv.ny.gov › more-info › safety-restraintsNew York DMV | Safety restraints

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   Booster seats are for children who are 4 to eight 8 old, weigh 40 to 80 pounds, and are less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height. You can use a booster seat until an adult seat belt correctly fits the child without use of the booster seat. Always use both the shoulder and lap belts with a booster seat.

2. www.health.ny.gov › prevention › injury_preventionCar Seats, Booster Seats, and Seat Belts - New York State ...

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   Step 3: Booster Seats. Use a belt-positioning booster seat when your child’s weight or height is above the car seat’s forward-facing limit. Keep your child in a booster seat until the lap and shoulder belts fit properly. This typically happens when they are 8 to 12 years old.

3. trafficsafety.ny.gov › child-passenger-safetyChild Passenger Safety | Governor's Traffic Safety Committee

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   Nov 1, 2019 · Booster Seats: Use a belt positioning booster seat when your child’s weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the car seat. Keep your child in a booster seat until the lap and shoulder belts fit properly, typically between 8 and 12 years old.

4. www.health.ny.gov › prevention › injury_preventionChild Passenger Safety, Children Ages 10 to 14 Years

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   However, your child may need to use a booster seat if he/she is less than 4 feet and 9 inches tall. Place your child on the vehicle seat buckle up without the booster seat and answer the following questions.

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   • Where Can I Find More Information About Child Passenger Safety?

     1. American Academy of Pediatrics 2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3. New York State Department of Health Additional Resources Dat...

5. trafficsafety.ny.gov › occupant-restraint-law-newOccupant Restraint Law for New York State | Governor's ...

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   A child of age 4, 5, 6 or 7 must use a booster seat with lap and shoulder belt or a child safety seat (The child and safety restraint system must meet the height and weight recommendations of the restraint manufacturer).