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Booster Seats
Booster seats  "boost" toddlers up to table level when they're still too small to sit in a regular chair at meal time. A Kitchen Booster Seat is essential for the child who's too big for the high chair, but not big enough to sit at a normal kitchen chair. Many booster seats are designed to be portable. It's always a good idea to check ahead with a restaurant to make sure they can accommodate your child before heading out to eat. If you frequently travel or dine out, you may want to consider a travel high chair.
Other features to look for in a kitchen booster seat: - Easy to clean.
- Adjustable straps (dining chairs come in many different shapes and sizes and you will want your booster seat to fit many different chairs).
- Safety harnesses to keep child seated until an adult lifts them down from the chair.
Another kind of booster is the car booster seat. This device is designed to protect a child in the event of a collision or abrupt stop. The Center for Disease control lists car accidents as the leading killer of children ages 1-14. Do your homework, and select the right safety device for your child. Seatbelts are not designed to restrain children shorter 4'9" (approximately age 8 or 9). A booster seat raises the child up off the car seat allowing them to easily be strapped in with the seat belts. Many states have strict seat belt and car seat laws, for good reason, they are an essential safety tool in any vehicle.
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As you can see below there are several types of booster seats, all of which are suited for different situations.
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Kitchen Booster Seat - Learn about these when thinking about high chairs.
- Cheaper than high chairs, and accommodate larger children.
- Smaller and more portable than a traditional high chair.
- Some models can also be used for travel.
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Backless Booster Seat - For cars with a head rest.
- Suited for children 40 lbs. and up.
- For smaller children, consider a convertible car seat.
- Most effective when used with a lap and shoulder belt.
- Graco's version has been highly recommended by users.
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High-Backed aka Toddler/Booster Seat - A model originally designed for use in a car is not really capable of doubling for use in the dining room.
- Offers a harness and a boost.
- For a smaller child when the straps are in place, and one 40+ lbs. when the straps are removed.
- The maximum amount of weight recommended for these models is between 80-100 lbs.
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Belt-Positioning Booster Seat - The traditional booster seat does not have any straps and is meant to be strapped in by the car's seat belts.
- Suitable for children from 40-80 lbs. Usually less expensive than the combination boosters.
- Larger than the backless booster.
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