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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here’s a question. My family is all small. I’m barely 5’0 and was probably closer to 4’10 when I started driving (I had to sit on a pillow to see over the wheel). Should I have been driving in a booster seat? Should I keep my kid (who likely will be that small) in a booster seat until college? When does the madness stop?

(DD is currently 7 and still in a harnessed seat because she’s under 50 pounds, but it has been a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately). [/quote]

You actually probably should look for a solution to the fact that seatbelts are not designed for your family’s stature. Why not boosters? If a short adult told me they use a booster to ensure that seatbelts operated correctly for them, I wouldn’t judge them.

Also, in your case, I’d put my kids in boosters until the recommended age, at least, and explain to them it’s because they are smaller than average. Then I’d make it their choice— explain risks, but let them decide for themselves. They will probably ditch the booster. But they might not.

There is nothing “mad” about using an inexpensive, easy tool for keeping yourself or your family safe.[/quote]

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