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Forward-Facing to Booster Combination Seat
This is a forward-facing car seat with a five-point harness system for children 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs). This seat can later be used as a high back booster seat, with the adult seat belt once the child is over 18kg (40 lbs).

Safety tips:

Forward Facing Booster
Forward-facing car seat to booster
Tether straps are required by law for car seats in all forward-facing positions except booster seats. The tether strap is very important as it prevents the car seat from tipping forward in a crash.
  • The harness straps should be flat and snug with only one finger fitting between harness and child's collar bone. Place the chest clip at armpit level.The harness straps should come out at or above the child's shoulders.
  • Once a child has reached 40 lbs, the five-point harness system and tether strap can be removed and the seat can be used as a high back booster seat with an adult seat belt.

Last updated April 2011

 
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